Snapseed, the beloved photo editing app, has recently received a series of small updates for its Android version. Long-time users will be pleased to know that despite being in maintenance mode for several years, Snapseed is still going strong.

Google acquired Nik Software, the original developer behind Snapseed, back in 2012. Since then, the app has undergone a major redesign in 2017 and added a dark theme a year later. While substantial feature updates have been less frequent, Snapseed saw two updates with noticeable version number jumps in 2023.

The latest update, version 2.22, was released this week after approximately eight months since the previous update. At first glance, users may not notice any significant changes with this latest version rollout.

Snapseed’s continued popularity can be attributed to its local, server-free operation and simple yet powerful interface. Users can easily navigate different aspects of the image by swiping up and down and adjust values by swiping left and right, providing an efficient mobile editing experience.

Despite Google Photos emerging as Google’s flagship photo editing platform with advanced AI-powered tools, Snapseed’s unique user interface and streamlined approach continue to resonate with photographers and casual editors alike.

While this latest update may seem small, it underscores Google’s ongoing commitment to maintaining this well-loved app. The dedicated user base of Snapseed can rest assured that their favorite photo editing tool is here to stay.