Photo Mixer App Review

  • Our Rating: 4 / 5

Updated 04-28-2021

Version 8.0.0
Google Play Downloads 13,202,872
Developer Dexati
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Overview

Photo Mixer for Android is a photography app that allows you to mix and blend multiple photos together. It's perfect for creating collages, fun memes, and creative photo artworks on your Android device.

Features

Free Mix and Blend Mode

With the free mix and blend mode, you can blend multiple photos together to create a unique and artistic composition. You can choose from different blending modes such as overlay, lighten, darken, multiply, and more to create your masterpiece.

Collage Making Tool

If you want to make a quick and easy collage using multiple photos, you can use the collage making tool within the app. You can choose up to 15 photos and select from one of the many grid layouts to create your collage.

Caption Tool

If you wish to add text to your photo art, Photo Mixer has a caption tool. You can add text in different fonts, colors, and sizes.

Pros

Intuitive User Interface

Photo Mixer has an intuitive user interface that even new users will find easy to navigate. The functions are clearly displayed for you to use, with icons that are easy to recognize.

Easy to Use Collage Layouts

It features some great layout options that users will love, especially for making quick collages, it’s easy to drag and drop the images onto the collage surface.

Choose from Different Blending Modes

You’re spoilt for choice with the different blending modes available for the free mix and blend mode – every new combination of blending mode adds to the creativity possible with this app.

Cons

Limited Custom Text Box Options

The caption tool does not offer much customizability in terms of text box placement, rotation, or color selection.

Basic Image Adjustment Tools

When compared to other photo editing apps, lighting and color corrective tools are too basic. In-app purchase options for better adjustment tools could be an add-on.

Low-resolution Imports

Overall image quality is lower when compared with other photography apps such as Adobe Lightroom or Snapseed due to low-resolution imports from file size limitations.

Comparison to Similar Apps

Compared to other photo editing apps like Adobe Lightroom, Photo Mixer lacks some essential features like advanced adjustment tools that allow for fine-tuning of color and lighting. Adobe Lightroom also has a more powerful auto-adjustment feature, which provides the user with great results almost every time but require monthly subscription as well. It can compete on certain aspects with other free apps like Pixlr or Canva, both being more comprehensive with tools for image correction and text customization.

Tips for Using the App

For best results, try experimenting with different blending modes when using Photo Mixer's free mix and blend mode. Use images of similar resolution size for best results. It’s better to have smaller number of images, 3-5 at most, for better control over the composition.

Conclusion

Photo Mixer is a great app for Android users who want to create fun and innovative photo art with ease. Its strengths, ease of use and fun layouts, outweigh the cons of some missing features. While not ideal for professional photographers due to it lacking in certain important areas, amateur photographers and social media enthusiasts will find that Photo Mixer is a great tool for creating unique photo creations with their mobile phones.