Lensa

Lensa is a mobile photo and video editor by Prisma Labs (known for the Prisma app). Released in 2018, it gained major attention in November 2022 after launching Magic Avatars, a feature that quickly went viral.

Platforms

• Android
• iOS

Key features

• One-tap retouching to smooth skin, adjust facial features, and remove imperfections
• Magic Avatars to generate stylized portraits in multiple art styles (anime, fantasy, pop art, and more)
• Background removal and replacement
• Video editing with trimming, music, and filters
• Artistic filters inspired by well-known painting styles

How the AI features work

• For Magic Avatars, you upload 10–20 photos; the app analyzes facial details and generates 50–200 avatars in different styles. Processing typically takes 15–30 minutes, and results can be saved in 4K.
• Retouching tools include Magic Retouch, Hair Color, and Background Blur.
• Object removal and background changes are handled with tools like an intelligent eraser and Backdrop.

Getting started

• Install Lensa from the App Store or Google Play
• Start a 7-day free trial or subscribe
• Edit a photo with retouching, filters, and background tools, or use Magic Avatars for AI portraits