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YouCam Perfect
Developer(s)Perfect Corp
Initial release2014
Operating systemiOS, Android
TypePhoto editing software
LicenseFreemium
WebsiteYouCam Perfect

YouCam Perfect is a photo editing application by Perfect Corp. It provides various tools for selfies and images, including artificial intelligence (AI) photo editing, beauty filters, photo effects, and collage-making features.[1] In July 2024, it surpassed 430 million downloads worldwide.[2][3]

History

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YouCam Perfect was released in 2014 by Perfect Corp, a subsidiary of CyberLink, a Taiwanese multimedia software company.[4]

The app gained popularity for its photo editing tools designed for both casual and professional users.[5][6][7][8]

In 2020, YouCam Perfect introduced AI-powered tools for photo editing features.[9]

Overview

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YouCam Perfect operates on a freemium model, offering basic features at no cost while providing access to advanced AI-powered editing tools through in-app purchases and subscription plans.[10][11]

YouCam Perfect includes a variety of tools for photo editing and enhancement. The app has options of built-in designs and templates, making photo editing accessible for users of all skill levels.[12][1][13] Its core features include:[14][15][16][17]

  • Photo editing: standard editing tools such as cropping, rotation, resizing, adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness, as well as filters, effects (such as light leaks, flares, and vintage looks), frames, text overlays allowing to add custom text and stickers to photos, and collages (custom and pre-designed templates with frames, text, and stickers.)
  • AI-powered enhancements: features such as AI object removal, AI-generated backgrounds, and photo quality enhancement.[18]
  • Beauty tools: skin smoothing, face reshaping, body tuning, teeth whitening, and eye enhancement.[19]
  • Generative AI tools: AI-powered transformations, including AI selfies that transform photos into specific themes, avatars, professional headshots, an AI studio for experimenting with various visual effects and enhancements, AI fashion, allowing to apply fashion looks to photos to see how different styles look, and face swap functionalities.[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b Spinella, Emanuele (March 7, 2023). "App per modificare foto dal viso al fisico gratis: le migliori". Style (in Italian). Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  2. ^ Burroni, Christine (October 11, 2016). "These are the tools every social media star uses". New York Post. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  3. ^ Scherch, Christiane (October 28, 2014). "Instagram: Bessere Fotos schießen - Tipps & Tricks".
  4. ^ "Revolutionizing Selfies: Providing Virtual Tools To Clients Help Put Company On the Map - CBS San Francisco". CBS News. June 23, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  5. ^ Burroni, Christine (October 11, 2016). "These are the tools every social media star uses". New York Post. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  6. ^ Maccari, Maria (October 13, 2016). "La cosmetica che insegue il selfie perfetto". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  7. ^ Mattioli, Giulia (June 12, 2022). "Bellezza hi tech: così la tecnologia è entrata nel mondo beauty". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  8. ^ Jensen, K. Thor (December 14, 2015). "11 Apps to Help You Edit Your Selfies". PC Mag. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  9. ^ "Perfect Corp To Debut Beauty Tech Innovations at CES 2021". Beauty Packaging. December 21, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  10. ^ "Best tools for taking great selfies". The Times of India. May 3, 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  11. ^ Steele, Chandra (January 24, 2024). "7 Simple Tricks to Help You Snap Better Selfies". PC Mag. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  12. ^ "Transform your selfies: 5 must-try fun face filter apps". The Times of India. December 7, 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  13. ^ Struve, Sina (February 24, 2016). "Filter war gestern". Die Welt (in German). Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  14. ^ "YouCam Perfect - Selfie Photo Editor for Android - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download". download.cnet.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  15. ^ "Best tools for taking great selfies". The Times of India. May 3, 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  16. ^ Johnson, Dave. "How to blur a picture or background on iPhone or Android". Business Insider. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  17. ^ Bonset, Sébastien (November 18, 2016). "Knipsen mit iOS: Die 65 besten Foto-Apps für iPhone und iPad - t3n – digital pioneers". t3n Magazin (in German). Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  18. ^ "Los 3 mejores editores de fotos gratis". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). December 27, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  19. ^ "BeautyCam e le altre: app per abbellire i selfie". la Repubblica (in Italian). August 23, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  20. ^ "Drei Apps für gelungene Fotos". Tages-Anzeiger (in German). March 30, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2025.