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In this editing video, I use the FREE Polarr Photo Editor app to make an advanced edit of the iconic view of Seattle taken from Kerry Park. This edit includes basic settings, tone curves, split toning, masks and much more!
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I wanted to show you what's possible with mobile photo editing using Polarr Photo Editor, a completely free app that honestly packs a ton of power. For this one, I'm working with a shot of Seattle from Kerry Park—that iconic viewpoint—taken on my Google Pixel 6 Pro.
What I love about this edit is that it goes beyond just sliders. I'm working through the fundamentals: basic exposure and color adjustments, then moving into tone curves to shape the light and shadow separately. From there, I bring in split toning to give the highlights and shadows different color moods—that's where sunset photos really come alive. The best part is using masks to apply these changes selectively, so I can target the sky differently than the foreground, keeping everything looking natural instead of over-processed.
The whole workflow happens on my phone, which I find both convenient and limiting in interesting ways. You're forced to be intentional because you can't zoom in endlessly or nitpick pixels. This push for decisiveness actually leads to better edits sometimes.
If you're curious about mobile editing or want to see how far you can push a free tool, I think this one's worth watching. Polarr's interface takes a minute to get used to, but once you understand where things live, it's surprisingly capable. I've included the link below if you want to try it yourself.