Facetune

Facetune by Lightricks is the go-to mobile app for AI portrait retouching, quick selfie edits, and creative look experiments.

Overview

Facetune pioneered consumer portrait retouching on mobile and now layers generative AI on top of its classic toolkit. Users can smooth skin, reshape facial features, whiten teeth, adjust lighting, and apply makeup with realistic results, then explore creative AI looks ranging from anime avatars to vintage film styles. Every tool is slider-based and immediate, designed for editing selfies in under a minute.

The app also supports video selfies, background replacement, object removal, and wardrobe tweaks, making it a compact studio for creators who post daily. Lightricks, the developer behind Videoleap and Photoleap, keeps Facetune tightly integrated with the wider content-creator workflow on iOS and Android.

Facetune’s AI features are tuned for subtlety: adjustments aim for a natural polished look rather than obvious retouching, and every edit is reversible through layer-like history controls. Video selfie support extends the same toolset to the short-form content creators publish daily.

Key Features

• AI-powered skin smoothing, face reshaping, and makeup application
• One-tap AI looks including avatars, film styles, and seasonal effects
• Retouch video selfies, not just still photos
• Background replacement, blur, and object removal
• Teeth whitening, eye color, and lighting adjustments
• Before/after previews and full-resolution export
• Freemium access on iOS and Android
• Natural-tuned AI adjustments that avoid over-processed looks
• Edit history with reversible adjustments for safe experimentation

Pricing

Facetune is free to download with a limited toolset and a trial of premium features. A subscription (weekly, monthly, or yearly) unlocks the complete AI toolkit, video editing, and watermark-free export. A weekly plan option suits creators working on short campaigns, while annual billing offers the best value for daily users.

Who Is It For

Facetune is aimed at social media creators, influencers, and casual users who want polished selfies and portraits quickly.

It suits anyone posting frequently to Instagram, TikTok, or dating apps.

The app is also popular with job seekers polishing profile photos before applications and interviews.

FAQ

Is Facetune free to use?

The app is free with basic tools and a premium trial; ongoing access to the full AI toolkit requires a subscription.

Does Facetune offer an API?

No public API exists — Lightricks offers SDKs through its business program for partners embedding imaging technology.

How does Facetune compare to Meitu or Snapseed?

Facetune leads on portrait-specific retouching polish, while Meitu adds design and Chinese-market features, and Snapseed offers manual photographic control without AI generation.

Does Facetune reduce photo quality when exporting?

No — exports maintain full resolution on premium plans, and the app avoids compression artifacts so retouched images remain suitable for professional printing and large-format display.