4 apps for shutterbugs

Your Chromebook is home to some incredible photography apps, great for pros and amateurs alike. From capturing the night sky to adding motion to your images, get stunning snaps with the help of these apps.

This powerful all-around photo editor makes it easy to get your ideal look. Edit photos using dozens of presets, or play around with tools for dehazing, sharpening, color noise reduction, and more. Store and manage up to one terabyte of projects in the cloud, where they’ll be automatically organized thanks to Adobe’s artificial intelligence.

Upgrade to Premium to access even more presets, tools like Masking which micro-adjusts one specific area of the photo as opposed to the whole image.

Need a little help editing that portrait? BeFunky has a vast collection of editing tools including light fill, resizing, frames, and more. Subscribe to BeFunky Plus to access features like an instant image enhancer. Powered by AI, the tool adjusts exposure, contrast, and shadows to seamlessly improve the quality of your pic.

Working on a flier or invitation? Use the app’s text feature to place words over any image.

PhotoPills takes the guesswork out of taking pictures at night. Use your device’s built-in compass to know exactly where celestial objects like stars, galaxies, and planets will be during your shoot. Plus, track sunsets, sunrises, and golden hours. There’s also a location finder for digital scouting before you set up.

Check out the in-app articles for guides on shooting the Milky Way, the moon, and more.

Add a little action and creative touches to your pictures with PhotoDirector. Include moving backgrounds in your images, like swirling space or passing clouds in an evening sky. Or tap “Animate” to add motion to select parts of the picture, creating a living photo effect.

For a different kind of animation, try the Cartoon styles, which turn normal photos into illustrations.