HeyPhoto

HeyPhoto is an AI-powered online photo editor created by Icons8 that focuses on making facial edits simple, fun, and highly accessible. Unlike complex editing software, it is completely web-based and requires no prior design or editing skills, making it ideal for casual users, content creators, and professionals who want quick results. The platform offers a variety of tools specifically designed to enhance and transform faces in photos. With just a few clicks, users can adjust facial expressions, add or refine smiles, change emotions, apply virtual makeup, alter age or gender appearance, and even tweak specific details like gaze direction. One of its unique features, called “Look at Bird,” allows users to redirect eye focus in a natural way, while other tools enable subtle or dramatic changes in hairstyle, skin tone, or overall mood of the portrait. Beyond editing, it also includes a powerful AI Face Generator that creates photorealistic headshots from scratch and a Face Swapper for realistic face replacements in high resolution. For those concerned about privacy, it provides an “Anonymize Me” option, which helps obscure personal identity and protect against facial recognition systems. 

The platform supports images up to 5 MB and 1024×1024 pixels, ensuring outputs retain their original quality and resolution. While the free version makes all major features accessible, exported images carry a watermark. Users who prefer watermark-free results, longer image storage, and extended capabilities can upgrade to a premium subscription, which is affordably priced. It also integrates APIs such as Face Generator, Smart Upscaler, and Background Remover, making it useful for developers and businesses looking to embed AI-driven photo editing into their own applications. Its biggest strengths lie in its simplicity, creativity, and high-quality outputs, though it remains online-only and works best with clear, high-resolution photos. In essence, HeyPhoto bridges the gap between professional photo editing and everyday usability, giving anyone the ability to enhance portraits, create unique visuals, or simply have fun experimenting with their look—all in a matter of seconds.