/xingtu-tool

name: xingtu-tool
description: Use when editing photos for Xiaohongshu, creating image-based posts, designing cover images, retouching product photos, or adding text overlays to images

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) |

Implementation

Step 1: Import Photo

**Open Xingtu**: 1. Download Xingtu app (App Store or Google Play) 2. Tap "Edit" (编辑) or big "+" button 3. Select photo from camera roll 4. Photo loads into editor

**Pro tip**: Use highest resolution photo available (at least 1080x1080 pixels for Xiaohongshu).

Step 2: Apply Basic Adjustments

**Tap "Adjust" (调节)**:

**Essential adjustments** (most photos need):

• **Brightness** (亮度): +5 to +15 (brighten slightly)
• **Contrast** (对比度): +10 to +20 (add depth)
• **Saturation** (饱和度): +5 to +15 (vibrant colors)
• **Sharpness** (锐化): +10 to +20 (crisp details)

**Advanced adjustments** (if needed):

• **Highlights** (高光): -10 to -20 (recover blown-out areas)
• **Shadows** (阴影): +10 to +20 (brighten dark areas)
• **Warmth** (色温): -5 to +5 (adjust color temperature)
• **Vignette** (暗角): -5 to -10 (subtle focus on center)

**Pro tip**: Adjust slider, then tap original/edited comparison to avoid over-editing.

Step 3: Apply Filters (Optional)

**Tap "Filters" (滤镜)**:

**Filter selection strategy**:

• **Skincare/beauty**: "Fresh" (清新), "Bright" (明亮), "Soft" (柔和)
• **Fashion**: "Contrast" (对比), "Vintage" (复古), "Cool" (冷色调)
• **Food**: "Warm" (温暖), "Appetite" (食欲), "Sunny" (阳光)
• **Lifestyle**: "Natural" (自然), "Daily" (日常), "Cozy" (温馨)

**Filter intensity**:

• Apply filter
• Tap filter again to adjust intensity slider
• Set to 50-70% (subtle, natural)

**Pro tip**: Less is more. Heavy filters look artificial and hurt credibility.

Step 4: Retouch Portraits (If Applicable)

**Tap "Retouch" (修图)**:

**Skin** (skin smoothing): 1. Tap "Skin" (磨皮) 2. Choose brush size 3. Paint over skin areas 4. Set intensity 30-50% (natural, not plastic)

**Blemish removal**: 1. Tap "Remove" (消除) 2. Zoom in on blemish 3. Tap to remove 4. Repeat for each blemish

**Body shaping** (use caution - ethical concerns): 1. Tap "Body" (美体) 2. Choose tool (slim, tall, smooth) 3. Adjust intensity 10-30% maximum (subtle enhancement) 4. Avoid unrealistic reshaping

**Pro tip**: Retouch sparingly. Some texture looks more authentic than perfectly smooth skin.

Step 5: Retouch Product Photos (If Applicable)

**Tap "Retouch"**:

**Product polishing**: 1. **Dodge/Burn**: Brighten product areas, darken shadows 2. **Clarity** (清晰度): +10 to +20 (enhance details) 3. **Sharpness** (锐化): +15 to +25 (crisp edges) 4. **Vignette**: -5 to -10 (focus on product center)

**Color accuracy** (important for products):

• Avoid heavy filters that distort colors
• Use "Adjustments" more than "Filters"
• Ensure product color matches reality

Step 6: Add Text Overlays

**Tap "Text" (文字)**:

**Add title**: 1. Tap "Add Text" (添加文字) 2. Choose font: bold, clean fonts (sans-serif recommended) 3. Type title text 4. Set color: white or black with high contrast 5. Add shadow or outline for readability

**Text placement best practices**:

• **Top third**: Title or main message
• **Bottom third**: Caption, price, or CTA
• **Avoid center**: Don't cover focal point
• **Keep edges**: Leave margin (don't put text at very edge)

**Text hierarchy**:

• **Large**: Main title (draws attention)
• **Medium**: Subtitle or key info
• **Small**: Details or captions

Step 7: Add Stickers (Optional)

**Tap "Stickers" (贴纸)**:

**Use stickers for**:

• Brand elements (logo, watermark)
• Decorative accents (arrows, shapes)
• Icons (hearts, stars, arrows)
• Labels (sale, new, limited)

**Sticker best practices**:

• Use 3-5 stickers maximum (don't clutter)
• Place in corners or edges (don't cover content)
• Match brand colors (cohesive look)
• Purposeful only (avoid random decoration)

Step 8: Use Templates (Optional Time-Saver)

**Tap "Templates" (模板)**:

**Template advantages**:

• Pre-designed layouts
• Xiaohongshu-optimized dimensions
• Professional design elements
• Fast edit