# Photoleap

> Mobile photo editor with generative AI outpainting and layer-based editing.

Photoleap is an iOS image editing app by Lightricks combining classic layer-based adjustments with generative AI tools. It includes generative fill and uncropping features that allow users to expand horizontal images to vertical aspect ratios, useful for adapting media to social video formats.

Website: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1191337894

## What it is for

- Uncrop horizontal photos to a 9:16 aspect ratio using generative AI fill
- Replace or extend backgrounds on mobile without desktop software
- Combine layers and blending modes for composite photo graphics
- Remove unwanted objects or blemishes using generative fill

## Features

- AI uncrop and generative outpainting tools
- Generative Fill to recreate selected areas from text prompts
- Layer-based photo editing with blending modes
- AI image generator and photo animator
- RAW image support and 16-bit color depth processing
- Automated object and background removal tools

## Pricing

Freemium. Free version with limited layers; subscriptions start around $6.99

## Details

- Type: Mobile app
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: iOS
- For: Content creators, mobile photographers, and social media editors.
- Alternative to: Adobe Photoshop Express, Snapseed, Picsart
- Tags: photo editor, generative ai, outpainting, uncrop, ios, lightricks

## Why it was saved

- [@reelsprogo, 18 March 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4po2qVsYvc/): Expands horizontal photos into vertical 9:16 canvas using generative AI to fill in the missing top and bottom surroundings.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/photoleap

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