Meitu
AI photo and video editor with 276M monthly active users.
About
Meitu (Meitu XiuXiu) is the flagship AI photo and video editor from Hong Kong-listed Meitu, Inc., founded in Xiamen in 2008. It combines classic editing (filters, retouching, collage) with generative AI features including text-to-image, AI removal, AI repainting, and AI overlay, serving about 276M global monthly active users.
Revenue comes primarily from premium VIP subscriptions, with credit packs for AI generations. The app is deeply embedded in Asian creator culture but less known in Western markets, and its size (800MB+) and subscription upsells draw complaints. Still, its scale and steady AI feature rollout make it one of the most-used creative AI apps in the world.
What it can do
- Text-to-image and AI repainting tools
- AI remover and smart retouching suite
- 276M MAU with desktop and mobile apps
Setup
Install from the App Store or Google Play; free with VIP subscription options.
Prerequisites
iOS 13+ or Android; account for VIP features.
Use cases
Works with
Trust score — 8/10
Scored 8/10 (verified tier, metrics-v1). Evidence: Verified via vendor site/docs/GitHub and reputable coverage, wave 106; Trending score 78/100 from researcher assessment.
Sources
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