# Fotor Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Fotor the right Photo Editing solution for you? Explore 1095 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/reviews/ --- Fotor 4.5 (1095) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated February 15th, 2026 # Reviews of Fotor Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Effortless and practical operation 94% positive reviews out of 154 Most reviewers indicate ease of use allows quick learning, smooth workflow, and accessible tools for everyone. Restrictive and confusing credit usage 62% negative reviews out of 132 Some reviewers find the credit system limiting, with credits depleting quickly and unclear rules causing frustration. Dane S. DM, 1 employee. "Their credit system is super scummy. If I pay for credits, they shouldn't expire." Versatile creative design tools 94% positive reviews out of 89 Most reviewers find design and art features inspire creativity, supporting diverse projects from collages to marketing. Lynn B. Home Cookie Baker Designer, 1 employee. "The Fotor software has so many cool features to create the most unique designs, images and artwork." Inconsistent AI prompt interpretation 61% negative reviews out of 38 Some users report prompt accuracy issues, with AI often misinterpreting or disregarding detailed or negative prompts. april K. front runner, 51 - 200 employees. "confusing platform and i noticed that the ai prompts arent super accurate" Intuitive and accessible interface 95% positive reviews out of 74 Most reviewers describe the user interface as intuitive, clear, and easy for all experience levels. Howard K. Product Owner, 1 employee. "Its accessibility and straightforward design contribute to a seamless user experience, allowing individuals to effectively utilize the Product without encountering any unnecessary complications or obstacles in their usage journey." Frustrating subscription limitations 57% negative reviews out of 37 Some reviewers describe the subscription as costly, with essential features locked and renewal or refund issues. Eze S. Civil Engineer, 1 employee. "The platform may work for very basic editing, but the pricing and subscription policy feel unfair and not consumer-friendly." ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1095 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Caitlin S. Co-Owner, Co-Head Competitive Cheerleading Coach, Head Tumbling Instructor Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A Must-Try For Those Who Truly Love Generating AI Graphical Art!" August 10, 2025 4.0 Overall, I feel Fotor is BOTH better suited for VIDEO Creation (not as much for Images) AND for more experienced graphic artists (definitely not as easy to "master" as most other similar apps I've tried and many I still use)... BUT I feel the time experimenting and learning how to use their unique prompt system IS WORTH IT! Out of all the AI Image/Video apps I've tried and/or have used, FOTOR'S COMMUNITY of Creators (and the INTERACTIVE Features to support one another's Creations) is the BEST I've experienced thus far! I cannot yet share my experiences with VIDEO creations, BUT I see absolutely amazing Video Creations all over Fotor! For IMAGE Creations, I am finding Fotor's unique prompt system to be a bit frustrating (as a "newbie", to be fair!), BUT I think these frustrations will subside once I have more experience with this app! MY ADVICE? I think it IS worth a try! If you are newer to AI Image/Video Generation, just be prepared to have more patience while learning the unique systems of the main features, which, as I've been reading Fotor's personal "Prompt Guide", it seems these "extra steps" (these prompts take more detail, time, steps, and other factors than others), once "mastered", will actually become extremely USEFUL (as witnessed from longer-term Users' Creations, too!)... and will be more time-consuming YET will give the Creator much more control over HOW they bring their vision to life! IF you're just looking for short prompts and quick/easy results? I would NOT suggest Fotor! BUT, if you are looking for more detailed (since more time-consuming, quality OVER quantity!) control over prompts, growing your knowledge and skill of using AI Image and Video features and tools, and interested in being a part of an amazing Community of fellow artists? I DO SUGGEST TRYING FOTOR.. and to ask for help from an eager Community along with the helpful articles, videos, and "How To"s that Fotor provides IF you feel any frustration with the "learning curve", DON'T GIVE UP too quickly! (Personally, I have gone from "how did THIS result come from THAT?!" to "Getting SO CLOSE... Open that handy Quick Tips page, rearrange my prompt a bit, and.. ALMOST!" in only 3 weeks! I feel I will soon get my "PERFECTLY, EXACTLY what I envisioned!" in just another month or two!) IN SHORT, DEFINITELY WORTH A TRY IF YOU TRULY LOVE CREATING AI IMAGE/VIDEO ART! Pros First, I absolutely love the COMMUNITY! (This reason was the deciding factor that earned my 4-star rating, as otherwise it would have been a 3, or 3.5 if possible!) I'm still newer to this app, but I can already clearly see how supportive, helpful (many happy to provide tips, tricks, and advice!), encouraging, inspiring.. and generously KIND all around! Second, I find it extremely helpful and generous (especially while on a VERY tight budget!) that Fotor gives easy ways to earn free credits DAILY, and so it IS possible to use this app completely freely (THOUGH I'd love to fully subscribe as soon as my funds allow)! These daily free credits (earned by quick, simple tasks) have allowed me to jump right in and get started, and I'm so grateful! Third, the "AI Challenges" are extremely FUN! They have encouraged me to try new types and styles of images, have provided inspiration to "think outside the box", and are perfect during times of "artist's block", when we may feel "stuck" on what ideas/concepts to try NEXT! These challenges gives opportunities to step outside EACH of our go-to concepts, themes, styles, elements, and etc! (And the lucky handful of winners for each get wonderful rewards, too!) Cons I chose a rating of 4 stars, rather than 3, as the PROS outweighed the CONS, but I definitely feel this app is BEST FOR VIDEO CREATION (in which I do not feel ready to learn quite yet... and the credits needed would take time to save up without a real subscription), while it has definitely caused me some frustration in generating IMAGES. (Since I haven't yet had the chance or funds to try the Video Generation Features yet, I can only speak of IMAGE GENERATION!) First, I feel there are a lot less features for IMAGE generations. Second, it seems Fotor has it's own special ways to create prompts, which takes some time to learn. (So, it seems more difficult to use than many other Text-To-Image apps, BUT, for someone who has had more time to experiment with Fotor, this "con" may actually turn into a "pro"?! I guess I shall see...! Third, I've found myself frustrated with creating prompts to generate anything close to what I envision. (I will use the EXACT SAME PROMPT with a few other Text-To-Image apps, and most of the other apps will generate images MUCH closer to what I was hoping for, and one in particular will EXCEED what I had hoped for, capturing my vision FURTHER than my expectations! BUT, with Fotor, I find myself stuck on the same idea for days at a time, trying to change my prompt to slowly inch closer and closer to what I'm hoping for.. and, many times, eventually "settling" for one I feel is "halfway there", feeling the need to "settle", give up, and move on to my next idea. (I'm hoping, once I've better learned how to work Fotor's unique format for Text-To-Image prompts, to go BACK to former ideas.. though IF it was for a challenge... AGAIN, Fotor's unique and highly detailed prompt format may actually become a PRO for those who have more experience and/or have mastered Fotor's system! IN SUMMARY, I feel this IS a better app for VIDEO creations.. AND for Creators with a lot more experience! ALSO, I've seen some AMAZING Image AND (especially) Video Generations, so I feel my personal "cons" will slowly disappear as I continue to learn! (AND A GREAT COMMUNITY is the reason I am eager to keep trying!) Review Source AC Andrea C. Owner Animation Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Time Saver" September 8, 2025 4.0 Overall I really like the program, I keep it in my desktop tray for easy access and use it probably 4 or 5 times a day. (Still looking for that lip-sync option though). Pros The transparent background removal is quick and easy. The logo removal from videos saves time and money. I also really love the face swap. As a video and game creator many times my characters faces may change completely and it saves the hassle of re-creating images that have already been done. Cons Sometimes finding the procedure I want to use in creating videos such as the lip sync--which I just discovered it would do--takes a while to find. Would like to have more credits available since EVERYTHING costs credits on here. What am I paying for if I have to EARN enough credits to generate a video and have to log-in every day for those tiny amounts of credits to use the program. Big thumbs down on that. Alternatives considered [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) Reason for choosing Fotor It seems to have the all-in-one features I have been looking for. I'm working on a game and have been slowed down by Google Slides that ultimately don't do what I need or have problems generating useable, assets. Switched from [Genially](https://www.capterra.com/p/146861/Genially/) Too many programs to try to keep track of what character was created in what program, what program was used to animate them, and what program was used to add the dialogue and lip sync. Review Source EM Eric M. Director of Creativity Entertainment Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Charged for a Service I Never Used" June 10, 2026 1.0 What made the experience even worse was that instead of showing any flexibility or goodwill, they tried to negotiate a partial refund and suggested I should pay for part of the year despite not planning to use the service whatsoever. Charging a customer for a service they will never use simply because they missed a cancellation deadline by a single day feels unreasonable and customer-unfriendly. Companies that value long term customer relationships understand that mistakes happen and that common sense should prevail in situations like this. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. If you're considering subscribing, be aware that if your renewal slips through, even by a day, you may find very little willingness to work with you. Based on my experience, money appears to be more important to them than treating customers fairly. Pros I don't have much positive to say about Fotor. Their app looked pretty good but I can't get passed their shady business practices. Cons I am extremely disappointed with this company's customer service and billing practices. I contacted them immediately after my annual subscription renewed and explained that I did not intend to renew and would not be using the service at all. The renewal had occurred just one day earlier, yet they refused to provide a refund. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Photographer Photography Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Not worth it" March 26, 2026 1.0 My experience has been one of the most disappointing I've ever had with an online service. The editing tools themselves were not as advertised. Even at "Pro" it required additional payments. It's too expensive for the quality and services this offers. Pros Nothing. Their advertisement is great - it shows everything without disclosing all the additional hidden costs. Cons Quality is disappointing. I attempted to enlarge some images and when printed, the quality was disappointing. Shutterfly ended up fixing it. Their billing is also confusing; merchant name didn't even match. I signed up for a "7-day free trial" but was billed on the sixth day for a year for a much higher price than that on their website. Lastly, their customer service is impersonal. I was offered a half refund, which shows me whoever is running their billing is aware there are issues. Review Source KM Kevin M. owner, operator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Can't live without my Fotor" September 4, 2025 5.0 Overall very happy with this product I dont know what I'd do without it ,so much fun to use, and easy enough for a child Pros I love the face swapping ease . Very simple straight forward and accurate swap . Just pic your target photo and pick your original face. Cons Maybe stay a little closer to the original photo than the target photo.Id like it to look more like the original photo . Mouth open or closed , teeth , braces . Switched from [Face Swap](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023736/Face-Swap/) other product stopped for my computer. only on apple Review Source Tim A McN C. Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Mediocre results, and deceptive advertising of costs" August 1, 2025 1.0 Very disappointing. I would not recommend this to anyone. The interface is counterintuitive and produces confusing messages about saving changes to photos. Pros As it appears to be designed to just involve a few steps to complete the task, Fotor is easy enough to use. Cons The reviews here contrast with all the negative reviews on TrustPilot, where 447 users scored it an average of 1.1 stars out of 5. Fotor software produces mediocre results and use deceptive tactics when advertising their subscriptions. Their website shows the monthly rates in large font, but charge a whole year in advance. No good if you really just want to try it out. Switched from [Topaz Gigapixel](https://www.capterra.com/p/235863/Gigapixel-AI/) Gigapixel made peculiar changes to an old photograph. Review Source MR Melinda R. Writer and Historian Writing and Editing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "All the Absolute BEST...As Long as You Keep Feeding The Corporate Kitty" March 22, 2025 5.0 One of the coolest programs I've ever had access to, but also the most frustrating because it's like you're always having to payup to continue to have complete access to all features all the time. Pros I love the quality and variety of what you can do with the program, AND the ease of use. In terms of raw capability it's the absolute best graphic design program I have ever used. I'm a volunteer with a local history society and museum, and writer of historical stories about our town. The programing we could do with full, unlimited access to this program boggles the mind! Cons But I absolutely HATE the stupid, and greedy credit charge system for the use of AI. It penalizes and limits accessiblilty of program features on the basis of ability to pay. Yet another company that treats those of us who've got fewer resources like less valued customers. It's almost misleading to say this program can do this, this and this...and then say, oops - except you only get to do it once or twice because you're poor. Alternatives considered [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) Reason for choosing Fotor Ease of use, and the quality of the AI capabilities was superior to all, especially Pictory. Switched from [Pictory](https://www.capterra.com/p/229347/Pictory/) It does everything so easily ... literally! (If you can afford to keep working.) Review Source KS Koichi S. Learning Designer Higher Education Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "High-quality image generation" April 4, 2025 4.0 Fotor offers a number of image styles and did well with different cartoon styles. It struggled with generating Ghibli style images, but for other purposes it was very useful. The similarity control for image to image generation was quite accurate and responsive. Pros Per-credit value such as 2 credits for high-quality image generation. Cons Not good at creating Ghibli style images. Switched from [Runway Gen-2](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014838/Runway-Gen-2/)[monica](https://www.capterra.com/p/246913/monica/)[ChatGPT](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009334/ChatGPT/)[OpenArt](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015082/OpenArt/)[invideo](https://www.capterra.com/p/180680/InVideo/) They didn't accurately generate images based on the reference images and prompts. They were also not good at certain image styles such as bobblehead toy, Pixar style, Ghibli style, etc. Review Source dH daniela H. administrator Textiles Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not what it promises " September 26, 2025 1.0 you have to pay yearly but also dayly, not good, when you pay a membership you shouldnt have to pay again Pros good quality of pictures, thats all i like so far, for the rest is unconvinient to pay per year and still have to get credits every day Cons not so intuitive, you pay but still have to work to get credits to use it, needs more to be easier and accesible in other languages Switched from [Photoroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012666/PhotoRoom/) looking for a better QUALity results and easy at use Review Source hZ helmut Z. producer Fine Art Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A tool that motivates and invites you to do more" August 31, 2025 5.0 I'm surprised by the results compared to other tools. The interaction with the community is very positive, with many reactions, which motivates me to do more here! Pros The easy way to create photos and videos; the ability to enhance images, video formats, and image formats! Cons I have not found any negative points so far, I cannot say anything about that, I would like to see more filters in the image effects, especially in the area of ​​art interpretations Alternatives considered [Opera](https://www.capterra.com/p/229024/Opera/) Reason for choosing Fotor for comparison and fotor is cheaper and easy to use Review Source VR Verified Reviewer PhD Student Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Freedom to be creative" August 19, 2025 5.0 Overall I am ejoying this creative outlet. I would defintely tell friends and family to join in on the creative journey. Pros I love Fotor because it allows me to be as creative as I want. I was able to play around with different animations, which helped me decide which one I liked best. Cons It was difficult to change my cartoon to a black girl. I uploaded my picture and they still made my cartoon character a white woman. I had to add a description in the box that said "black girl". Review Source MN Matthieu N. Community Manager Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing Art Generator " August 4, 2025 5.0 Pros Super flexible and easy to use. The interface is pretty straightforward, so you don’t waste time figuring things out. You get access to a bunch of features filters, effects, crop tools, background remover, text overlay, and more. It’s great for both beginners and people who want more control. I really like that it works well on both desktop and mobile, so I can edit on the go when I need to. Honestly, for a free tool (at least in most parts), it gives you pro-level results. Cons Some of the advanced tools are behind a paywall, which can be annoying if you’re trying to stick to a 100% free setup. But even without paying, it still offers a lot. Review Source MW Mauricio W. Senior Sales Executive at WhiteWater, Inc. Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Quick visuals" January 14, 2026 4.0 Pros Fotor is an easy-to-use tool for quickly creating and sharing visuals. It helps save time when producing or editing images and sharing them with the team without having to rely on additional tools. Review Source EM Elliauna M. Blogger Broadcast Media Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Why Fotor Is Awesome" August 20, 2025 5.0 Pros Fotor is awesome. What makes it so unlike any other ai app, is that you can get credits easily and it's always free to comment on other people and to join an event. I wish there were more free ways to earn credits, but it's okay. I also love that Fotor lets me edit photos and a whole lot more! Fotor is also really safe for kids and you barley ever get made fun of. Cons i wish I could get more credits easily for free. It would also be really nice if the text to videos didn't cost as much as they do now. Review Source EL Emma L. Data Entry-Level Clerk Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Fotor is Amazing yet sometimes Flawed" August 20, 2025 5.0 It is a wonderful AI art program that helps enhance your illustrations safely and family-friendly for everyone. Pros I love the various art styles and using AI image creator. I also love how you can generate your own images. Cons I do not like how the image to image feature does not match my prompts at all. They are incorrect and sometimes offensive. Review Source Henry N. arts Online Media Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "My Experience with Fotor" February 1, 2025 5.0 Awesome, fast production process, high ratings and easy to use Pros The AI image generator model, THE AI Video generator model, Photo editor, the collage maker, and face swap features are aweso Cons Low credits, models not included, styles not sufficient Review Source MN Madelene N. Project manager Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A bit tired of everything being a subscription" September 25, 2025 4.0 Pros Easy to understand. I need some practice with my prompt, but I don´t have enough credits for trial and error. It´s always most fun playing to learn :) Cons I would like to able to but credits without making it a subscription. Pleas give me the option of single buy. Review Source MS Mario S. Self made manager and promoter Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "very smart app" August 26, 2025 5.0 Pros great app. very good value for money, lots of tools and easy to use, highly reccomended very easy also to learn and integrate with your daily activities Cons instagram, i saw ads and dowloaded the app and signed for it, after the first trials, i dediced to subscribe and i use it quite often for my linkedin profile Review Source KM Kayla M. Content Creator Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fotor costs less" April 20, 2025 5.0 Pros I often use Fotor to edit images to save time and cause it offers alternative tools normally found in Photoshop. Cons I dislike any aspect of Fotor, It's a great app for retouching and editing my photos Review Source RK Rajnesh K. Photo editing Accounting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Rajnesh kumar" July 18, 2025 4.0 It is easy and nice to work with. Gives amazing results. Even the beginners can do it. Everyone must give it a try. Pros Amazing photo quality using AI interface. Response time is very quick the pixel quality photos is also very good. Cons Frequent ads. It should allow download of the improved photos more frequently. It should not ask the user to watch ads. Review Source WL Will L. CEO Political Organization Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Get Fotor, you will NOT regret it" May 21, 2025 5.0 fantastic. It is easy to use, inexpensive, fun, makes great video and audio, so what is not to like???? Pros The best AU generator bang for the buck you will find. Top notch all the way. I have checked all of the available AI generators. Trust me Fotor is the best. Cons nothing, really. The features you get for the modest price are superb. Top notch all the way. I have checked all of the available AI generators. Trust me Fotor is the best. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer qestdxtghj Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "great app and tool" August 10, 2025 3.0 Pros great quality for money, safe to use, great features, lots of design options for editing purposes and professional use and top notch customer support Cons nothing that stands out that wasnt easy or made it hard to use, there is nothing i didnt like honestly Review Source JD Julio D. Marketing Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "The Most easy to use AI tool i ever tried!" June 9, 2025 5.0 Pros Easy tools, intuitive process, great quality image and video generation. It helps me a lot in my job Cons Everything is easy and comprehensive. I have no problems with this amazing app. Its very robust, easy to use and helps me a lot. Review Source aK april K. front runner Human Resources Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "very new to the site" February 23, 2025 3.0 its been okay. i give it a 2 in a half or 3 stars Pros pros: good ai photo generator and the prompts are ok. there are alot of different things to do that you can choose from. I am still new to the site but i have noticed that the platform is kinda confusing. Cons confusing platform and i noticed that the ai prompts arent super accurate Review Source CI Carl I. content creator Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Critiquing." December 11, 2024 5.0 I LOVE IT! Pros The ability to create beautiful colorizations of black and white photos. Cons I can't honestly think of anything. It's given me the opportunity to create magic with old black and white images. Bring them to life and share them with others for their enjoyment. Review Source Similar Products Featured