5 Must-Have Apps for Taking Selfies

1. Instagram

When it comes to photography, Instagram deserves credit for breaking the old idea that only professionals could take great pictures: today, a good smartphone is all you need to capture fantastic photos. It has also helped turn images into some of the most powerful content on the web.

After all these years, it is still the number one name in the field and one of the most widely used free apps for taking selfies. With its latest updates, it has also opened the door to the huge world of filters and effects. All it takes is three simple steps:

1. create a new story;
2. choose the effect you like best;
3. tap the three dots in the top right corner and select “Save”.

And that is it: you will find the photo saved in your camera roll without having to publish it.

2. FaceApp

FaceApp is still one of the most popular and entertaining selfie apps around. Much of its appeal comes from artificial intelligence, which can transform any face by changing age, hairstyle, backgrounds and much more.

Want to get an idea of how you might look in a few years’ time? This is the selfie app for you. If, on the other hand, you are looking for something even more powerful with slightly more realistic results, we would recommend an alternative.

3. Facetune 2

After the huge success of the first version of the app, Facetune 2 took selfie editing to the next level. Easy photo retouching at your fingertips has finally arrived. Smooth your skin, whiten your teeth, enhance your makeup and brighten your face with an advanced set of effects designed for people who love sharing their selfies on social media.

Its only drawback? It is exclusive to Apple devices, so it is the perfect choice if you use an iPhone as your main camera.

4. Retrica

When it comes to editing on your smartphone, Retrica also has a loyal following of admirers. Much of its appeal comes from the more than 100 real-time filters you can apply to create perfect selfies.

The result is impressive, and it is an app anyone can use. Available on both Android and iOS, this selfie app can help you bring out your most creative side and finally create the artistic photos you have been wanting to take.

5. YouCam Perfect

The final selfie app on our list is YouCam Perfect, which owes its popularity to a powerful algorithm capable of enhancing almost any shot. YouCam Perfect is aimed mainly at a female audience, but not exclusively. Its features for shaping and retouching small beauty imperfections are designed to appeal to just about anyone.

With a few selfie apps and a bit of creativity, you are already well on your way to telling amazing photographic stories. Would you like to get even more out of your pictures? Discover our customisable sticker albums: being the star has never been so much fun.