This page contains apps that will turn any photograph into masterpieces.
But don't limit them to use on photographs - student artwork can be transformed into new works of art.
There are countless numbers of photo manipulation apps - Here are ones great for use in the Art Room.
These first two are great for general photo editing.
Adobe Photoshop Express![]() This free app has the basic photo editing software. And the price is right!
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Photo Pal![]() Photo Pal is a powerful and very easy to use app for basic photo editing and some great effects. It is an affordable app at $1.99.
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Many of the best photo manipulation app were created for the iPhone or iPod Touch but they work great on the iPad. Here are some of my favorites -
100 Cameras in 1![]() The name says it all for this app. Change photos or artwork images by applying several different filters. This app costs $1.99
The filter added to the image below created an interesting artistic effect. Etchings app![]() This app is one of my new favorites! It turns your photos or artwork into beautiful works. It has a number of settings including a stamp and dollar bill setting. At $.99 it's a must have!
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Filter Mania![]() Filter Mania offers many great filters for transforming photos and artwork for Free!
The image below is a photo I took of one of my sons. He was thrilled with the filter addition I chose for him. Here's an example of a 2nd grade student's portrait of George Washington with the "Franklin" setting on Etchings -
Here's an example of the "Airmail" setting on Etchings -
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PhotoTropedelic![]() This app is a very fun one to use. Begin with a photo or an image of an artwork and allow the app to transform your work into something quite exciting. One art teacher has noted a similarity to the artwork of Peter Max. So - Peter Maxify your work!
This app costs $1.99 - but is worth it Below is a couple of different examples of using PhotoTropedelic on an artwork. In the first set of images the one on the left is a melted crayon painting. The one on the right is the painting transformed by the app. Students love using this app on their pictures. The second set of images are of a student's example. The left is a chalk pastel drawing and the right is how the student transformed their artwork using PhotoTropedelic. Click on the transformed cupcake to see more student works! Grungetastic![]() Grungetastic is a great app for creating grunge, distorted, or distressed images.
The iPhone version is $.99 and the HD iPad version is $1.99. Below is a 3rd grade student's paper and marker design that has been distressed using Grungetastic. Phantasy App![]() This app contains several back photos and filters that will transform student photographs and artwork to new heights! At $1.99 it is well worth it!
Check out an example of this app used in an elementary art classroom! K's and 2nd Grade "Love Birds" Edited
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Percolator![]() Percolator is another great app to apply changes to a photo or artwork image.
This app is reasonably priced at $1.99 Below is two examples of student artwork that has been "percolated". Check out these Artsonia exhibits for more examples of student artwork transformed by Percolator.
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