# Pixlr AI Photo & Video Editor

> Video Generator & Filters, Aesthetic Collages, AI Face Swap, Remove Object & BG

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixlr.express](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixlr.express)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pixlr.express`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pixlr Pte Ltd
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 103,810,744
- **Rating:** 3.51 / 5 (1,213,796 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2012-11-14
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 144 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixlr.express)
- **Website:** [https://pixlr.com](https://pixlr.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pixlr.com/software-license-agreements](https://www.pixlr.com/software-license-agreements)

## Description

Pixlr AI Photo & Video Editor is a free AI-powered editor (formerly Pixlr Express) trusted by over 18 million creators to transform images with ease and precision. It offers an intuitive platform for beginners and pros to create stunning visuals with just a few clicks.

New AI-powered features include Generative Fill, Remove Object, and Remove Background, alongside multi-layered social templates, collages, Auto Fix, Double Exposure, Stylize effects, color enhancements, borders, overlays, and text. Save time, share instantly to social networks, and keep your favorite effects ready with a Favorites tool.

## Rankings

- #1,449 — Overall
- #66 — Photography (Gross)
- #177 — Photography (Free)
- #11 — generative

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.pixlr.express.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Pixlr is widely regarded as a powerful, editor-first app on Android and was beloved for its long-running usefulness to creators. In practice, though, users report intrusive ads, frequent price increases, and a new paywall that limits free saves and export options. The AI features are divisive and often blamed for harming the experience. Additional issues include inconsistent saves/export failures and occasional instability. Overall, Pixlr remains capable, but monetization, reliability, and AI-driven changes have driven many longtime users away.

### Pros

- Powerful editing tools and versatility, often cited as one of the best Android photo editors.
- Longstanding, trusted app with a large user base and history of use.
- Original free feature set was generous and useful to creators.
- Valued practical features like the erase tool.
- Strong results when the app is functioning without paywall restrictions.

### Cons

- Intrusive, long ads; hard to exit and frequent interruptions.
- Move to subscription model with limited free saves (3 per day) and paywalls to export.
- AI features criticized and described as harming the experience.
- Saving/exporting problems and degraded image quality after edits.
- Stability/reliability issues: crashes, freezes, or not opening after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixlr.express)