Google starts rolling out big Snapseed 4.0 update for Android

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In June of 2025, Google surprisingly released a major update for Snapseed after a long dormancy. After confirming at the start of this year that the iOS exclusivity was set to end, Snapseed 4.0 is now beginning to roll out to Android.

As of today, the Play Store listing has been updated for the new app, which is version 4.0. Since last year, iOS has been on version 3.0, so both platforms are getting an updated interface with this release. Updated assets from Google Play provide a glimpse of the interface.

This includes how Google has brought over the Snapseed Camera to “capture using custom styles or film looks” This includes “real-time effects that can be edited or reset late.”

Other features include:

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Vintage Styles: realistic film filters, plus Halation, Bloom, and Grain tools
Smart Masking: Instantly and intelligently isolate subjects or backgrounds with a single tap for fast, targeted edits
Batch Editing: Quickly apply your favorite looks and edits to multiple photos
Non-destructive Editing: Easily undo changes or revert to your original photo at any time
RAW Support: Open and edit JPG and RAW file with precise control

This update is not yet widely available and is seeing a staged rollout as of Friday morning. Snapseed 4.0 on iOS is fully available, with Google explaining that the “editing process [is now] smoother and more intuitive.”

Notably, these “30+ pro tools and filters” are available with “no subscriptions, purchases, ads, or watermarks.”

• Snapseed Camera – shoot directly in your favorite film simulations or custom looks to capture your unique style in real-time and skip the editing step

• Adjust – adjust exposure and color automatically or manually with fine, precise control

• One-Touch Masking – instantly select subjects or backgrounds with smart precision for seamless targeted edits

• Selective –…

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