App summary
Koloro — a mobile photo-and-video editor from cerdillac — brings Lightroom-style presets and overlays to phones and tablets at no cost. The app bundles a library of more than 1,000 ready-made looks that can be applied to both still photos and video clips, along with tools for finer adjustments and quick sharing.
What it offers
- Batch processing for applying edits to multiple items at once, speeding up repetitive workflows.
- A one-tap sharing option that posts your finished media to social networks.
- The ability to craft and save your own presets and overlay resources, then share them with other users.
- A large and growing catalog of presets and overlays (1,000+), with regular additions.
- Compatibility with both photo and video files so filters and overlays work across media types.
- A clean, easy-to-learn interface designed for fast editing on mobile devices.
Fine-tuning and built-in editors
Koloro includes more than 20 editing controls for detailed correction and creative adjustments. Notable examples are:
- Glow (for bloom and soft highlights)
- Split tone (independent tinting of shadows and highlights)
- HSL adjustments (hue, saturation, and luminance sliders) Plus the usual exposure, contrast, color temperature and sharpening tools for deeper edits.
Limitations to be aware of
- Some users report an intermittent bug where a saved image can display a blank/black screen after export. It doesn’t affect every project but is a known annoyance.
- Native 4K video support is not available; higher-resolution video creators may find this limiting as 4K becomes more common.
Bottom line
If you frequently edit content for social media and want a quick, preset-driven workflow with the option for more advanced tweaks, Koloro is a solid, user-friendly choice. It offers a vast preset collection, batch editing, and creator-sharing features, though the occasional save glitch and the lack of 4K video support are worth considering.
Technical
- Android
- English
- German
- Norwegian
- Russian
- Finnish
- Korean
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Greek
- Italian
- French
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Japanese
- Danish
- Dutch
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Hindi
- Free