Photoshop Express Photo Editor

Adobe · Photoshop Express Photo Editor is a photo editing app that delivers quick one tap edits and creative controls.

Native Android Photography Adobe
Bundle ID com.adobe.psmobile
Version analyzed 18.0.25
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 13
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Photoshop Express Photo Editor does

Adobe Photoshop Express is a mobile image processing and generative AI application designed for professional-grade photo editing and automated content creation. The application integrates Adobe Firefly technology to facilitate text-to-image generation and generative fill operations, allowing users to manipulate local media or synthesize new visual assets. It features a multi-channel authentication system and a premium subscription model that unlocks advanced generative tools, high-quality export parameters, and an ad-free user interface.

Observed on screen

  • Text-to-Image Generation Leverages generative AI to synthesize unique images from natural language prompts with support for various style presets.
  • Generative Fill and Object Removal Employs AI-driven algorithms to intelligently remove unwanted elements or add new content to existing photographs.
  • Local Media Processing Provides a file system interface for selecting, viewing, and editing supported image formats stored on the mobile device.
  • Premium Subscription Tier Grants access to advanced content libraries, expanded generative AI capabilities, and high-fidelity editing tools.
  • Multi-Provider Authentication Supports secure user onboarding and data synchronization via Google, Facebook, Adobe ID, or email credentials.
  • Image Distribution Interface Includes a dedicated module for exporting and sharing processed assets across various platforms and destinations.
  • PSX Menu Navigation Features a centralized control hub for managing user profiles, premium status, and application-specific settings.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

13 SDKs found across 11 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Authentication 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Deep Linking 1 SDK
Huawei Services 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 12 sensitive

30 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Selected photos and videos sensitive

Access only photos and videos the user explicitly selected.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Media location metadata sensitive

Read location metadata embedded in shared media files.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Media location metadata sensitive

Read location metadata embedded in shared media files.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

READ INTERNAL STORAGE standard
Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

NETWORK standard
Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

Set wallpaper standard

Change the system wallpaper.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

com.samsung.android.iap.permission.BILLING standard
Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Reorder tasks standard

Move tasks within the back stack.

com.adobe.psmobile.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Photoshop Express Photo Editor.

What does Photoshop Express Photo Editor do?

Adobe Photoshop Express is a mobile image processing and generative AI application designed for professional-grade photo editing and automated content creation. The application integrates Adobe Firefly technology to facilitate text-to-image generation and generative fill operations, allowing users to manipulate local media or synthesize new visual assets. It features a multi-channel authentication system and a premium subscription model that unlocks advanced generative tools, high-quality export parameters, and an ad-free user interface. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Photoshop Express Photo Editor built with?

Photoshop Express Photo Editor by Adobe is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Photoshop Express Photo Editor use?

FlyTrap detected 13 third-party SDKs inside Photoshop Express Photo Editor, including Coil, Facebook SDK and Firebase Analytics. They span areas such as Imaging, Analytics, Push Notifications and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Photoshop Express Photo Editor request?

Photoshop Express Photo Editor requests 30 permissions. 12 of these are sensitive, such as Write storage, Read images and Read videos. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Photoshop Express Photo Editor safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Photoshop Express Photo Editor requests 30 permissions (12 sensitive) and bundles 13 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Photoshop Express Photo Editor available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.