Custom Photo Editor

Role: Mobile Development, Native Module Integration, Image Processing

A sophisticated photo editing mobile application built with React Native and custom native modules for Android and iOS, providing advanced image manipulation capabilities and professional-grade editing tools.

Project Overview

Built as a client project demonstrating advanced React Native development skills, this application showcases the integration of native modules for performance-critical image processing operations. The app provides a comprehensive suite of photo editing tools with a focus on performance and user experience.

Key Features

  • Advanced Filters: Custom-built image filters and effects
  • Native Performance: Critical image processing handled by native modules
  • Real-time Preview: Instant preview of applied effects and adjustments
  • Batch Processing: Edit multiple images simultaneously
  • Export Options: High-quality export in multiple formats
  • Cross-Platform: Consistent experience across iOS and Android

Technical Stack

  • Frontend: React Native, TypeScript, Redux
  • Native Modules: Custom Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS (Swift) modules
  • Image Processing: OpenCV, Core Image, GPU acceleration
  • Performance: Native threading, memory optimization
  • Deployment: React Native CLI, Native build tools

Technical Challenges

  • Native Module Integration: Seamless communication between React Native and native code
  • Performance Optimization: Handling large images without memory issues
  • Cross-Platform Consistency: Maintaining identical behavior across platforms
  • Real-time Processing: Implementing efficient real-time image manipulation

Impact

  • Performance: 3x faster image processing compared to JavaScript-only solutions
  • Memory Usage: 50% reduction in memory consumption for large images
  • User Experience: Smooth 60fps editing experience
  • Platform Coverage: 100% feature parity between iOS and Android

Live Demo

Download the app: Google Play