Feature Request: Photo Editing Capabilities in Ente Photos

[T3kn3vr4]

I would like to suggest potentially integrating an "Edit" button within the application that provides users with a comprehensive suite of editing tools, similar to apps like Google Photos.

Here are the key options I believe would greatly enhance the editing experience:

1. Suggestions

• Dynamic: Automatically adjusts the photo based on its content.
• Enhance: One-click optimization for clarity and detail.
• Warm: Adds warmth to the color palette of the photo.
• Cool: Introduces cooler tones for a more relaxed feel.

2. Crop

• A simple and intuitive cropping tool that allows users to adjust the aspect ratio and orientation of their photos effortlessly.

3. Tools

• Blur: Allows selective blurring to emphasize specific parts of the image.
• Unblur: Enhances details in photos that may be slightly out of focus.
• Magic Eraser: Enables users to remove unwanted objects or blemishes easily.

4. Adjust

• Brightness: Manual control to increase or decrease overall brightness.
• Contrast: Adjust the difference between light and dark areas.
• HDR Effect: Enhances dynamic range for stunning results.
• White Point: Fine-tunes the white balance to enhance color accuracy.
• Highlights: Adjusts the brightness of the highlights.
• Shadows: Controls the darker areas of the photo.

5. Filters

• A collection of pre-set filters that can be applied to alter the mood and tone of images quickly.

6. Markup

• Tools for adding text, shapes, or freehand drawings to photos, allowing for creative personal touches.

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Implementing these tools would not only streamline the editing process for users but also encourage greater creativity and engagement with their photos.

It would make Ente Photos a more comprehensive solution for photo management and enhancement, appealing to both casual users and photography enthusiasts.

Thank you for considering this feature request.

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EDIT:

I found these photo editing platforms that have API's, if Ente doesn't wish to support Photo Editing Natively:

PIXO EDITOR:
https://pixoeditor.com/

PHOTOROOM:
https://www.photoroom.com/api?utm_source=perplexity.

PIXLR:
https://pixlr.com/developer/

CANVA:
https://www.canva.dev/blog/developers/launching-to-all-connect-api/?utm_source=perplexity

https://www.canva.dev/docs/connect/?utm_source=perplexity

https://www.canva.com/developers/reach-beyond/?utm_source=perplexity

https://www.canva.dev/docs/apps/?utm_source=perplexity

[samharrison7]

I would definitely support this! I would also be happy to contribute code to make this happen.

As a note, some of the features you request are already available, but it doesn't seem very consistent across platforms (e.g. "blur" is available on the Windows desktop app but not the Android app).

[samharrison7]

I've been using Ente for a week now, having transfered from Google Photos. Most of the edit suggestions I can make do without, but not having the ability to straighten photos (i.e. rotate them by a few degrees) is almost a deal breaker - I do this all the time and having to load photos up in a separate app to do this is a pain. So I would really like to see this one get implemented 🙏

[Genev22]

I agree with all the above and will add that I'd love to have the choice to Save after rotating, cropping or editing in other ways without making a copy. Right now when I rotate so the photo is positioned right side up all I see is a "save copy" option. But I really do not need to keep the mispositioned original. Thanks!

[vishnukvmd]

Some context on why we are defaulting to saving a copy right now: #578

[xenocyon]

Are we any closer to getting the straighten (rotate by 1-2 degrees) feature?