--- title: "Fotor Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Fotor the right Photo Editing solution for you? Explore 1096 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/181589/Fotor/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" --- Fotor 4.5 (1096) [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 August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Fotor Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews ST Stefan T Senior graphic designerGraphic Design, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “From basic adjustments like brightness and contrast to more advanced features like background remover and AI-based enhancements, Fotor has it all. Plus, the wide variety of templates for creating social media graphics, posters, and collages is perfect for those who need quick, professional-looking designs.“ October 17, 2024 ES Eze S Civil EngineerCivil Engineering, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “The platform may work for very basic editing, but the pricing and subscription policy feel unfair and not consumer-friendly.“ March 7, 2026 hz helmut z producerFine Art, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The easy way to create photos and videos; the ability to enhance images, video formats, and image formats!“ August 31, 2025 GW Gernot W MyselfPhotography, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Most of the text is written completely incorrectly, out of 38 attempts to create a text logo, the text was only written correctly five times, some of the letters were fantasy letters or completely illegible, and everything up to the wildest spellings was present.“ February 9, 2025 ST Stefan T Senior graphic designerGraphic Design, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I've been using Fotor for a while now, and I must say it's an incredibly versatile and user-friendly photo editing platform. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced editor, Fotor offers a wide range of tools that cater to all skill levels.“ October 17, 2024 EM Eric M Director of CreativityEntertainment, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “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.“ June 10, 2026 Caitlin S Co-Owner, Co-Head Competitive Cheerleading Coach, Head Tumbling InstructorProfessional Training & Coaching, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “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?“ August 10, 2025 AC Andrea C OwnerAnimation, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “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.“ September 8, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1096 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 RG Romain G. Freelance Photographer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fotor: The quick AI-powered photo editing tool" July 13, 2026 4.0 Pros I use Fotor primarily on my smartphone or as a light web version when I need to quickly edit studio ambiance photos for immediate posting. Its automated AI enhancement modules allow correcting exposure, smoothing details, or applying stylized filters in a single click without requiring advanced post-processing skills. Cons Fotor remains far too superficial. the free version is saturated with aggressive banner ads, and high-resolution export options quickly mandate upgrading to the paid tier. Review Source ES Eze S. Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Disappointing service and very poor refund policy" March 7, 2026 1.0 My overall experience was very disappointing. I tried the free version first and decided to test the paid subscription, but the paid features did not provide the value I expected. After realizing this, I cancelled the subscription almost immediately. Despite this, the company refused to issue a refund. The platform may work for very basic editing, but the pricing and subscription policy feel unfair and not consumer-friendly. I would strongly recommend that users read the terms very carefully before subscribing. Pros The interface is simple and easy to understand for basic editing and your can use with different options. Cons The paid version does not deliver the value it promises. Many features feel limited or similar to the free version. The biggest issue is the subscription model, which automatically renews after a trial and makes refunds extremely difficult even if the service does not meet expectations. 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 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 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 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 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 LL Lydia L. Lydia Lee Photo Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An accessible photo editing for quick everyday needs" August 6, 2026 5.0 Pros For quick edits or simple adjustments before sharing a preview with a client, Fotor does the job very well. The preset filters and effects let you get a nice result in a few clicks, without going through a heavier software. Cons The editing tools stay quite limited compared to professional software like Lightroom, which is not suitable for serious post-production work on my photos. 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 EN Elizabeth N. Digital Creator Animation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Image Creator" July 7, 2025 5.0 I completely understand the importance of a tool being user-friendly. It’s great to know that it’s designed to be approachable and intuitive, making it easy for anyone to use.. Pros Creating images and turning them into videos is fun and rewarding. I love this program. Thank you.I understand how exciting it can be to create images and transform them into videos. It’s such a rewarding experience! I'm truly grateful for this program and all the joy it brings. Thank you! Cons I understand that there may not have been anything about this situation that you found enjoyable, and I empathize with your feelings. I understand that you found this situation enjoyable, and I empathize with your feelings. Review Source LS Laurie S. Sonic Aesthetician Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fotor has potential" May 23, 2025 4.0 Although I mainly use Adobe Programs for my work, I've been finding more and more that there are essential features from Fotor that either work better than photoshop or affords the ability to take photos or images from key art to an 8 second animated video. I wish the AI was a little smarter, but maybe my prompts are too confusing. The bummer is that if the image to video feature gets it totally wrong, I've still burnt 20 credits. But all in all, Fotor in conjunction with Adobe programs have definitely been a boon to my artwork and video editing. Pros The AI Upscaler is by far the best tool to use for taking tiny jpegs and making them look like the original, the image to video feature is a great feature - I'm looking forward to it's AI perception evolving to a point where it understands simple prompts Cons The magic eraser almost never gets it right - even when the results should be obvious, the amount of credits wasted when the AI prompts don't work, Review Source JE John E. Treasurer Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "My overview" June 26, 2025 5.0 Difficult to understand at first, but I am gradually getting to understand the set up and some of the limitations Pros I am enjoying experimenting with the FOTOR Ap and particuarly like colouring old B&W photos which brings these to life Cons I think longer video clips should be able to be created so that there is a continunity to the story that is being told Review Source MM Michele M. Management Hospitality Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easiest way to elevate your Images" July 4, 2025 5.0 I have really enjoyed playing around with different prompts and products have enjoyed all. Photo to Video my favorite Pros Fotor offers several advantages, including user friendly AI powered photo editing AI background removal, AI art styles, AI video features, {my favorite} Cons Limited functionality in the free version reliance on subscription for full accesses and potential PI Review Source JF Jonah F. Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Creative Edit Suite" May 4, 2025 5.0 Fotor delivers a wide range of photo editing tools as cloud based creative suite Pros This tool shine with loads of filters, bulk edit support and AI portrait retouch features Cons its freemium tier gives decent stuff but come with quirks like watermarks on downloads, limits on hi rez outputs and slowdowns when doing heavy edits Review Source jK junichi K. infrastrunture Internet Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "About the user experience with FOTOR" April 28, 2025 5.0 It offers a wide range of features and is easy to use thanks to its web-based design. However, credits tend to be consumed quickly, and since the results can vary even with the same prompt, I think it would be better if credits were only deducted after confirming that the result is satisfactory. Pros When compared to GPT (ChatGPT), places with fewer restrictions generally fall into these categories: Cons A point to note is that credit consumption tends to be faster.Since the results can vary even with the same prompt, I would prefer if credits were not consumed when executing the prompt, but only when I confirm and approve the final result. Review Source YG Ysabel G. Singer Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Turnkey app!" February 17, 2025 5.0 I use it all the time for my projects. Love it! Pros I like possibilities Fotor has. Everything is in the same app! Cons Sometimes actions are confusing between options 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 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 AC Anamaria C. Manager Online Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Feedback by a swan" May 18, 2025 4.0 It is amazing I am glad I found it on google when I did it is so cool and skibbity and sigma but could use some improvement Pros It creates cool images for me when I ask and barely gets it wrong and has a anime option for me and it's just plain old cool. Cons Sometimes it gets my descriptions wrong sometimes and can mess it up by not making it anime when I ask Review Source PW Phillip W. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Charged My Card EVEN After Turning Off Auto Renew" April 21, 2025 1.0 I turned off auto renew and they still charged me after my yearly subscription. I had to cancel my card with my bank and file a charge back. Pros Nothing, everything was lacking. MUCH MUCH better software and way overpriced for the weak features. Cons The text to image is horrendous, the automatic editing tools are a joke, and nothing functions correctly. Review Source AS Avalon S. Minister Religious Institutions Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "My experience with Fotor." May 5, 2025 5.0 It is mostly good. Most every thing is easy to do. Pros With the AI Headshot generater the new photo's come out really nice. I especially like the ones with myself in armor. I also liked the one I did it myself in a private jet. Cons With the AI Video generater I made one of me changing into a swimsuit. It was nothing like the sample that I saw and I did'nt like it much. Review Source GW Gernot W. Myself Photography Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Useless application" February 9, 2025 1.0 Absolutely useless programme, the results are devastating. Most of the text is written completely incorrectly, out of 38 attempts to create a text logo, the text was only written correctly five times, some of the letters were fantasy letters or completely illegible, and everything up to the wildest spellings was present. Even when creating images, the programme does what it wants and negates the text instructions. Furthermore, the programme cannot produce scalable results, everything is left to chance. Even editing the text does not produce a memorable or reproducible result. I wanted to buy the programme because some of the gimmicks are useful, but there is a significant difference in functionality between the desktop and the browser application. for me, only the desktop application is interesting. Therefore, no purchase. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Pros It would be the many editing options for photos, which are unfortunately very limited or not configurable at all. Cons Configurability of the individual modules is very limited or not possible at all. The text functions are absolutely unusable. The text instructions for image generation are not or only partially implemented and important instructions are simply ignored. Very large differences between the browser application and the desktop version. Review Source JN Jessica N. Photographer Photography Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Disappointing Customer Service – No Flexibility or Understanding" June 4, 2025 1.0 Pros Hard to say, really. My brief experience was overshadowed by poor customer service and no flexibility. Cons I signed up for a trial and forgot to cancel before it ended, something that’s happened to me a few times over the years with other services. In every other case, companies were more than happy to issue a refund when I explained the situation, especially since I hadn’t used the service after the first day. Fotor, however, was the first company I’ve dealt with that flat-out refused. Despite canceling immediately after realizing the charge, they pointed me to their policy and offered no flexibility or goodwill. The response felt cold and dismissive, and I walked away with the clear sense that customer satisfaction is not a priority here. If you’re considering signing up, be aware that they strictly enforce their policy with no room for genuine mistakes, even when the service goes unused. I won’t be returning, and I wouldn’t recommend Fotor based on this experience. Review Source Similar Products Featured