Adobe Photoshop Mix - Cut-out,
Adobe
3.4
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About This App

  • Category

    Video Players & Editors

  • Installs

    10M+

  • Content Rating

    Rated for 3+

  • Developer Email

    [email protected]

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Adobe Photoshop Mix - Cut-out is a photo editing app designed to help you cut out and combine parts of images. It's a mobile tool from Adobe that brings some of the power of Photoshop to your phone. I've been using it for a few years now, ever since it launched on Google Play and the App Store. It's a free download, which is great, and it has millions of installs. You don't need to create an account to start using it, which I really appreciate for quick edits. There are no annoying ads popping up while you're trying to work, and while the core cutting tools are free, there are some in-app purchases for extra features or to access certain premium filters and adjustments. It's perfect for when you're on the go and need to do a quick composite or remove a background without firing up your computer.

Using the app is pretty straightforward. You just open it, tap to choose a photo from your gallery, and then use the cut-out tool. The smart selection tool is my favorite; you just roughly brush over the area you want to keep or remove, and the app does a surprisingly good job of finding the edges. For tricky parts like hair, you can zoom in and use the refine edge tool. A simple tip I learned is to use a plain, high-contrast background for your original photo if you can, as it makes the automatic cut-out much more accurate. Once your subject is cut out, you can place it on a new background, blend another image in, or just save the cut-out as a PNG with a transparent background to use later. It feels like having a mini Photoshop in your pocket.

Compared to other similar apps like Background Eraser or Cut Paste Photos, Adobe Photoshop Mix feels more polished and reliable. The main reason I chose it over others is the Adobe name—I trust their editing software. The quality of the cut-out, especially the edge refinement, is generally better than what I've gotten from other free apps. Some apps are filled with ads or make you watch a video to use the eraser tool, which breaks your workflow. With Mix, the interface is clean and the tools work as expected. It doesn't have as many fancy filters or stickers as some other apps, but for the core job of cutting and compositing, it's my go-to because it just works well and feels more professional, even for a casual user like me.

Features

  • ✂️ The main function is its powerful cut-out tool. You can automatically select subjects or manually draw to remove backgrounds. Compared to similar app 'Background Eraser', Mix's edge detection for complex shapes like hair is noticeably smoother and more detailed.
  • 🔄 It excels at compositing. After cutting, you can easily blend the object onto new backgrounds, adjust layers, and use blending modes. This layer-based approach is simpler and more intuitive than the cluttered interfaces of many other collage-focused apps.
  • 🎨 The app includes basic but effective adjustment tools like exposure, contrast, and saturation sliders. While not as extensive as full editor apps like Snapseed, having them integrated means you can tweak your composite without leaving the app.
  • ☁️ Seamless connection with Adobe Creative Cloud is a standout. You can open files from and save projects directly to your CC library, making it a true mobile companion if you also use Photoshop on a computer.

Pros

  • ✅ The precision of the cut-out tools, especially 'Refine Edge', is top-notch for a mobile app. It handles fine details better than most competitors, giving you a cleaner PNG result.
  • ✅ The user interface is clean, ad-free, and intuitive. Apps like 'Cut Paste Photos' can feel cluttered with buttons, but Mix keeps it simple and focused on the editing task.
  • ✅ Integration with the Adobe ecosystem is a huge plus. The ability to start a project on your phone and finish on your desktop Photoshop is a workflow advantage others simply don't offer.
  • ✅ Project saving with layers is fantastic. Unlike many apps that flatten your image immediately, Mix lets you save your work as a project and come back to edit layers later.

Cons

  • ⚠️ The free version has limitations on some advanced filters and adjustments, pushing you toward in-app purchases. Some competing apps offer more features for free upfront.
  • ⚠️ It can be slower to process on older phones compared to lighter apps, as it's doing more complex calculations for those high-quality cut-outs.

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