Snapseed QR Code: How to Create, Share, and Use Custom Presets

Snapseed, a popular mobile photo editing app by Google, offers a unique feature called Snapseed QR Code. This feature allows users to create, share, and apply custom photo editing presets instantly by scanning a QR code. Whether you're a professional photographer or a casual editor, this tool can help streamline your workflow and ensure consistency across your images.

What is a Snapseed QR Code?

A Snapseed QR Code is a scannable code that contains a set of editing adjustments, including brightness, contrast, saturation, and more. Instead of manually applying edits to multiple photos, you can generate a QR code with your preferred settings and use it to edit other images quickly.

Benefits of Using Snapseed QR Codes

  • Fast and Consistent Editing – Apply the same adjustments to multiple photos instantly.

  • Easy Sharing – Share your favorite edits with friends, colleagues, or social media followers.

  • Customizable – Apply a preset and tweak the settings further to match your needs.

  • No Need for Manual Adjustments – Save time by using pre-set filters instead of editing from scratch.

How to Create a Snapseed QR Code

Follow these simple steps to generate a Snapseed QR Code with your custom edits:

  1. Open Snapseed and select a photo to edit.

  2. Apply your preferred adjustments using the available tools and filters.

  3. Tap on the Stacks icon (looks like a layers button) in the top-right corner.

  4. Select View Edits to see your applied adjustments.

  5. Tap the menu (three dots) next to an applied edit and choose QR Look > Create QR Look.

  6. A QR code will be generated – you can save or share it with others.

How to Use a Snapseed QR Code

To apply edits from a Snapseed QR Code, follow these steps:

  1. Open Snapseed and choose the photo you want to edit.

  2. Tap on the Stacks icon and select QR Look > Scan QR Look.

  3. Point your camera at the QR code or select an image containing the QR code.

  4. Snapseed will instantly apply the saved adjustments to your photo.

  5. You can make further edits if needed before saving your final image.

Snapseed QR Code Use Cases

  • Photographers: Maintain a consistent editing style across multiple images.

  • Content Creators: Quickly edit images for social media while keeping a uniform aesthetic.

  • Teams & Collaborators: Share editing styles among colleagues for a cohesive look.

  • Beginners: Use pre-made QR codes from professionals to achieve high-quality edits.