Technology12 Nov 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Phota Labs uses AI to turn everyday photos into professional-looking shots

A new iOS app called Phota Labs gives users access to a personal AI photo assistant that turns everyday snapshots into images that look like they were taken by…

A new iOS app called Phota Labs gives users access to a personal AI photo assistant that turns everyday snapshots into images that look like they were taken by a professional photographer, all while preserving the authenticity of the image. Rather than giving consumers yet another photo-editing tool, Phota Labs aims to use advances in AI to automate the editing process so it’s easier for anyone to get access to better photos. The a16z-backed startup was founded by Cecilia Zhang and Zach Xia, wh…

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