After purchasing the awesome Snapseed application, Google launched new features onto its Google+ social networking platform using the newly acquired technology back in March 2013.
Now, Google has rolled out a new Snapseed-powered Chrome Desktop application, which brings with it a number of great photo editing tools and features for users to enjoy.
Enhanced Photo Editing Capabilities
Google’s Vic Gundotra explained on Google+ that this is the Snapseed app built for Chrome. So, if you don’t use Chrome, you will only have access to basic crop and rotate editing tools on Google+. The Chrome Desktop application, however, offers a much richer set of features. Check out the video below to see a range of features that will be available in the full Chrome Desktop application.
“Get creative with the new photo editing tools in Google+: Selective adjust lets you make edits to specific parts of your image, so you can make that summer sky look even more blue without affecting the beach in the foreground. Filters like Vintage, Drama, Retrolux, or Black and White give your photos a new look. Add the finishing touch with a frame.”
The selective adjust feature is particularly noteworthy as it allows users to fine-tune specific areas of their photos. This means you can enhance the colors, brightness, and contrast in one part of the image without altering the rest. For example, you can make the sky in your photo more vibrant while keeping the foreground colors intact. This level of control is a game-changer for photo editing enthusiasts.
Filters and Frames for a Professional Touch
Filters like Vintage, Drama, Retrolux, and Black and White offer a variety of stylistic options to give your photos a unique look. The Vintage filter can add a nostalgic feel to your images, while the Drama filter can enhance the mood by increasing contrast and saturation. Retrolux brings a retro vibe with light leaks and scratches, and the Black and White filter can create timeless, classic photos.
Adding a frame can also provide a polished, professional finish to your edited photos. Whether you prefer a simple border or something more elaborate, the framing options in the Snapseed-powered Chrome Desktop application allow you to add that final touch to make your photos stand out.
Try the Google+ editing tools for yourself here.
The introduction of these advanced editing tools in the Chrome Desktop application signifies Google’s commitment to enhancing user experience on Google+. By integrating Snapseed’s powerful technology, Google+ users now have access to professional-grade photo editing tools that were previously only available through standalone applications.
Source: Engadget : Vic Gundotra : Josh Haftel
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