Google has officially rolled out a redesigned Snapseed camera for iPhone after a soft launch in December.
The update transforms Snapseed from a simple image editor into a more advanced shooting tool with pro-level manual controls and real-time film styles.
Snapseed 3.15.0 is now available for free on the App Store.
Previously, the Snapseed camera could only be accessed through a Lock Screen widget, Control Center, or Camera Control shortcut.
With the latest update, users can now launch the camera directly from a dedicated icon in the top-right corner of the app. This marks a shift toward making Snapseed a more complete photography app rather than just a post-editing tool.
Pro manual controls added
Snapseed has introduced manual adjustments for exposure and focus, building on features added last year.
Users can enable “PRO” mode through a toggle in the top-left corner. Once activated, three key controls appear at the bottom of the viewfinder:
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ISO
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Shutter Speed
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Focus
A skeuomorphic dial allows users to switch from Auto to manual adjustments. The flash control has been repositioned to the bottom-left, while zoom now appears on the opposite side.
Real-time retro film emulation
One of the standout additions is live “film emulation,” offering classic analog-inspired styles directly in the camera.
Available film styles include:
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KP1: Inspired by Kodak Portra 400
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KP2: Inspired by Kodak Portra 160
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KG1: Inspired by Kodak Gold 200
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KE1: Inspired by Kodak E200
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FS1: Inspired by Fuji Superia 200
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FS2: Inspired by Fuji Superia 800
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FP1: Inspired by Fuji Pro 400h
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AG1: Inspired by Agfa Optima 200
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AS1: Inspired by Agfa Scala 200
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PD1: Inspired by Polaroid 600
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TC1: Inspired by Technicolor
The retro experience is reinforced with a rewind-button animation when switching between films.
Full editing stack after capture
Google says every photo taken with the Snapseed camera includes a “full editing stack.”
This means users can adjust, fine-tune, or revert any part of the applied look even after the image has been saved to the gallery. The feature ensures flexibility without permanently locking in a preset.
In addition to film styles, users can customize the viewfinder’s Color Theme. Options include Editor, Dusk, Negative, Steel, Haze, and Depth.
Snapseed version 3.15.0 is available now on the App Store and remains completely free.
Google is also working on bringing the redesigned editor, which debuted for iPhone and iPad last year, to the Android version of the app.
