Prequel is a photo and video editor best known for its aesthetic filters and AI avatars, which transform selfies into stylized digital portraits — from comic book heroes to fine-art paintings.
Prequel built its reputation on effects: more than 800 filters and effects covering vintage, retro, Y2K, indie and film looks, applied to photos and videos alike. Its AI features take that further, generating avatar portraits that restyle your face as illustrated characters and artworks, a feature that regularly drives viral profile-picture trends. Around the AI tools sits a complete editor: skin smoothing, teeth whitening and face reshaping for retouching, precise color controls for grading, and video templates with music for ready-made social clips. It is a favorite among creators who want a distinctive, polished look without desktop software. Effects can also be layered — an AI portrait style, a color filter and a retouch pass combined — and the result saved, so a favorite signature look can be reused across a whole feed in a couple of taps.
Prequel is free to download with a generous set of effects and editing tools included. The Prequel Gold subscription, purchased through the App Store or Google Play on weekly or yearly terms, unlocks the full effects library, AI avatar features and premium content, and removes limitations on exports. Pricing is shown in the app and varies by region.
Influencers, content creators and social media users who want eye-catching avatars, profile pictures and consistently styled photos and videos from one mobile app.