LingXiFox · Photography

Texel Texture, not transformation.

One job: read the original HEIC captured on iPhone 16 / 17, add real texture and grain, and save the result as a new photo.

Preparing for the App Store

iOS 18+iPhone 16 / 17HEIC / HEIFEN · 简中 · 繁中 · 日本語
5free photos per day
9photos per batch
0photo uploads
4interface languages

Add, do not transcode

Every layer of the original survives

Texel reads the original HEIC resource through PhotoKit. The primary image is never routed through UIImage or re-encoded. HDR, EXIF, Styles, thumbnails, and the gain map stay in place.

  • SHA-256 check on every primary-image item
  • Read-back confirms the result is still HEIC
  • The original asset is never modified
Styles
EXIF
HDR
HEICoriginal

On-device

Your photos never leave the device

Texture and grain are synthesized locally. The developer runs no photo-upload service, and Texel needs no account.

  • No ad, analytics, or social SDK
  • No photo or file uploads
  • Free quota written only to local Keychain
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On-device
Keychain

Built for real workflows

Batches, iCloud, and cancellation all count

Process up to 9 photos at once. iCloud originals download for real with stage-by-stage progress; cancel a queue without rewriting photos that are already saved.

  • Real download and save progress
  • Failures, skips, and cancellations use no quota
  • View and share the real HEIC from the result page
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iCloud · 9

Privacy first

No account. No tracking.

Photos are accessed through PhotoKit only when you select them. Purchases and restores are handled by Apple StoreKit.

  • No name, email, or location collection
  • No cross-app tracking
  • Four languages, system light and dark mode
No accountNo tracking

Specs and boundaries

State the capability first, then talk about style.

Texel inspects the container, primary-image grid, style metadata, and asset type first. Live Photos, RAW, JPEG / PNG, and images that already carry the third-generation style are skipped with a clear reason — never a fake success.

Input
HEIC / HEIF originals from iPhone 16 / 17
Not supported
Live Photo video, ProRAW, JPEG, PNG
Batch limit
9 photos per run
Free quota
5 photos per day, reset on the device's local calendar day
Pro
One-time purchase, unlimited photos forever
Requires
iOS 18 or later
Languages
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese
Entry points
App, Share Extension, Shortcuts

Compatibility is checked before conversion

Inspect
Convert
Verify
Save

Pro

Free is enough. Pro is a one-time unlock.

Five free photos every day, shared across every entry point. Only a successful save or export uses one photo; failures, skips, incompatible files, and cancellations do not.

Free

5 / day

5 photos per day. Core conversion, batches, Share Extension, and Shortcuts.

Texel is not yet on the App Store. This page shows no invented price and no purchase button.

FAQ

Common questions

Does Texel modify the original?

No. The result is saved as a new photo through PhotoKit. The original asset is never modified, overwritten, or deleted.

Are Live Photos or RAW supported?

Not yet. Live Photo video, ProRAW, JPEG, and PNG are skipped with a clear reason.

Are photos uploaded?

No. Processing happens on device, and the developer runs no photo server. iCloud originals are downloaded by PhotoKit from Apple iCloud.

Is Pro a subscription?

No. Texel Pro is a one-time purchase with unlimited photos forever, and Restore Purchases is supported.

Why does the file SHA-256 change after saving?

The outer HEIC container and metadata change, so the whole-file hash must differ. Texel verifies that the primary-image payload matches item by item, and preserves HDR, EXIF, Styles, and thumbnails.

Texel

Keep the texture. Keep the choice.

Texel is in App Store preparation. Read the privacy policy and support pages to see exactly how it works.

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