Xingtu Tool (醒图工具)

Overview

Xingtu is a powerful mobile photo editing app designed for social media content. It provides professional retouching, filters, text, and design features optimized for creating Xiaohongshu-worthy image content.

When to Use

Use when:

• Editing photos for Xiaohongshu posts
• Creating cover images (thumbnails)
• Retouching product photos or selfies
• Adding text overlays to images
• Creating before-and-after comparisons
• Designing simple promotional graphics

Do NOT use when:

• Need complex graphic design (use Canva)
• Editing RAW photos professionally (use Lightroom)
• Creating vector graphics (use Illustrator)

Core Pattern

Before (raw, unedited photos):

❌ Dull lighting, flat colors
❌ No text or context
❌ Unretouched skin or product flaws
❌ No visual hierarchy

After (professionally edited):

✅ Bright, vibrant, eye-catching
✅ Clear text overlays with key info
✅ Polished skin or product presentation
✅ Strong visual hierarchy

7 Core Editing Features:

1. Retouch - Skin smoothing, blemish removal, body shaping
2. Filters - One-tap color grading and mood
3. Adjustments - Brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.
4. Text - Add titles, subtitles, captions
5. Stickers - Decorative elements and graphics
6. Templates - Pre-designed layouts
7. Beauty - Natural enhancement tools

Quick Reference

Feature	When to Use	Key Settings
Retouch	Portraits, product photos	Intensity 30-50% (natural)
Filters	Set mood, color grade	"Fresh", "Bright", "Warm"
Text	Titles, subtitles, prices	Bold fonts, high contrast
Adjustments	Fix exposure, color	Brightness +10, Contrast +15
Templates	Quick designs	Choose Xiaohongshu-optimized
Stickers	Add decoration, branding	Use sparingly (3-5 max)
Beauty	Selflies, portraits	Natural look (avoid over-smooth)