Transform Photos with Text Prompts
PixelShift is an iPhone app that edits your photos from a text prompt. Describe the change you want in plain words, and its AI returns the edited photo.
Download the App
Scan with your iPhone camera
Get PixelShift on the App Store
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings on the US App Store
How It Works
Three steps from photo to edit
Choose a Photo
Select any photo from your library or take a new one directly within the app.
Write a Text Prompt
Describe how you want to edit your photo using natural language - 'Make the sky more blue' or 'Add dramatic lighting'.
Get AI Results
PixelShift's AI applies the change and returns an edited copy of your photo that you can save or share.
What You Can Create
Example prompts you could try. They show the kind of request PixelShift accepts, not guaranteed results: what you get depends on your photo and wording.
Example prompt
“Add a golden hour sunset glow”
Warm up a daytime photo with sunset light
Example prompt
“Make it look like a cinematic movie scene”
Ask for film-style color grading and atmosphere
Example prompt
“Give it a cyberpunk neon aesthetic”
Ask for neon lighting and a sci-fi look
Example prompt
“Make the portrait look like a professional headshot”
Ask for a cleaner background and studio-style lighting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PixelShift?
PixelShift is an iPhone app that edits photos from a text prompt. You pick a photo or take one, type the change you want in plain words, and the app's AI returns an edited version you can save or share.
How much does PixelShift cost?
PixelShift is free to download and includes one free edit. After that, editing needs PixelShift Pro, an auto-renewing subscription. On the US App Store, Pro is listed at $4.99 or $9.99 a week and $9.99 or $19.99 a month (checked 24 September 2026). Prices vary by country, and the in-app paywall shows the price that applies to you before you pay.
How many edits does PixelShift Pro include?
Pro includes up to 20 edits a day. The count resets each day.
Does PixelShift add a watermark?
Yes, by default images you share from PixelShift carry a PixelShift watermark. Pro subscribers can turn the watermark off in the app's Settings.
Which devices does PixelShift work on?
PixelShift is an iPhone app and needs iOS 18.2 or later. There is no Android version.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes. To make an edit, your photo and prompt are sent to PixelShift's server and an AI image service, which return the edited image. Our privacy policy explains how we handle your information.
How do I cancel or restore my subscription?
PixelShift Pro is billed through your Apple ID, so you cancel it in your iPhone's Settings under your name, then Subscriptions. If you reinstall the app or switch iPhones, tap Restore Purchases in PixelShift's Settings.