Our verdict
Being tested. An editor is using Picsart hands-on; the verdict and score appear here once they sign it off.
What it does
Picsart is a photo and video editor used on phones and in the browser. Alongside filters, stickers and templates, its AI tools make images from a description, remove or replace backgrounds, remove unwanted objects and sharpen blurry photos.
It suits creators and small businesses making social media content on the go.
Why use it
- Lots of editing tools in one app.
- AI background removal and object removal.
- Templates for social posts and stories.
How it works
- Download the app or open the website, and sign up.
- Open a photo or start from a template.
- Use the AI tools to remove backgrounds or objects, or to generate an image.
- Export it, or share it to social media.
How hard is it to use?
Beginner Easy to start. You need an account, not any technical know-how.
Made for beginners, though the number of tools can feel busy at first.
What it costs
Free plan; paid plans. A free plan with the standard editing tools and a few AI credits a week. The paid Plus and Pro plans add premium templates and stock media, more AI credits and, on Pro, more use of the AI tools.
Prices change often, so check Picsart’s own site before you pay.
Watch out for
- Watch for free trials that turn into a paid subscription unless you cancel.
- Check the licence of templates and stickers before you use them commercially.
Your data
Check Picsart’s settings for whether your images are public, and its privacy policy for how they are used to improve its AI.
We haven’t confirmed that Picsart can keep your data in the UK, so check where it keeps your data before you share anything private or about other people.