2012
Fotor was founded in Chengdu, China, by Tony Duan in 2012. He received his PhD from the University of Nottingham. His fields of research includes computer vision and digital image processing.
Founded in 2012,[11] Fotor Photo Editor can be used online[12] or downloaded as a mobile and computer application[13] compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.[14] It is used to adjust and alter images, both photographic and non-photographic.[15][16][17] As of 2014, the apps were supported in fourteen languages.[18]
2013–2015
In addition to basic photo editing tools such as cropping,[19] red eye removal,[20][21] the use of stickers and overlays,[22] photo unblurring,[23] and aperture addition,[21] Fotor can also be used for graphic design and collage making.[20] Though the initial app is free, some options are only available through an in-app purchase,[21] or via the Fotor Pro version.[12] Fotor also has a module dedicated to making collages and smart templates with support for image layers.[24][25]
2016–2021
In 2016, Fotor updated its HDR curves adjustment to its platform[21] and launched Goart tool for transforming images into different art styles.
In late 2017, Fotor added a custom aspect ratio option to its collage function and altered its tilt-shift algorithm.[26]
From 2017 to 2021, Fotor released a suite of graphic design tools and templates for creating posters, greeting cards, and social media content.
2022
In September 2022, Fotor launched a series of AI photo editing tools,[27] including the AI photo enhancer, AI background remover, and AI object remover, all powered by artificial intelligence.
Fotor's AI photo enhancer makes it easy to improve image quality.
Fotor's AI background remover and background generator[28] automatically remove the background from an image and generate new background.
Fotor's AI object remover for removing unwanted objects from images with great ease.
In December 2022, Fotor launched an AI image generator[29] that converts text descriptions into AI-generated images, including realistic photos, logos, 3D characters, and digital illustrations.
2023–2024
In June 2023, Fotor launched an AI headshot generator[30] that transforms selfies into realistic and professional headshots in seconds.
In February 2024, Fotor expanded its AI generation capabilities from images to videos and also enhanced its AI video editing tools.
Fotor's AI video generator[31] for generating videos from descriptions and images.
Fotor's AI video editor, such as video enhancer,[32] video background remover for enhancing video quality and removing background from video.
2025
In February 2025, Fotor launched a new API program for developers, allowing partners to implement Fotor's AI photo editing features on their platforms.
In early August 2025, Fotor released “Sisi[33]”, an AI agent that also supports text to image editing,[34] text-to-image and text-to-video generation, allowing users to describe edits rather than choose tools step by step.
