Turn Any Two Photos Into a Stunning
Before & After Video

The go-to app for beauty pros, retouchers, and hair stylists. Create smooth, animated comparison videos in seconds — perfect for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or client proofs.

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Create a Before & After Video in 3 Steps

No editing experience required. Go from photos to a polished video in under 30 seconds.

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Select your before and after photos in the app

Pick Two Photos

Choose your before and after images from your photo library, albums, or files.

2
Customize slider animation, format, and direction

Customize the Animation

Choose slider or crossfade, pick a social media format, adjust speed and direction.

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Export high-quality video ready for social media

Export & Share

Save a high-quality 60fps video and post it straight to Instagram, TikTok, or anywhere.

See the Before & After Slider in Action

Watch the smooth animated slider sweep between your photos — this is exactly what your exported video looks like.

This is exactly how your exported video looks

Built for Professionals Who Show Results

Whether you transform faces, smiles, spaces, or bodies — show your clients the difference.

Hair Stylists & Beauty Professionals

Stop losing potential clients because your portfolio looks like everyone else's. A before-and-after video shows the real transformation — the color correction, the blending, the precision. Hair coloring, extensions, lash lifts, makeup artistry: one animated slider says more than 10 static photos. Post it as a Reel and watch your DMs fill up with "Can you do this for me?"

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Photo Retouchers & Editors

Your retouching skills deserve more than a flat side-by-side. An animated before-and-after slider reveals every detail of your work — skin smoothing, color grading, blemish removal, background editing. Whether you're building a retouching portfolio on Instagram or showing clients what you can do, a 4-second animated comparison gets more saves and shares than any static post. Perfect for freelance retouchers, photo editors, and Photoshop artists.

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Skincare Clinics & Estheticians

Acne treatment progress, chemical peels, microneedling results, laser therapy — your clients need to see the improvement to commit. Before-and-after videos make subtle skincare transformations dramatic and unmistakable. Share treatment results on your clinic's Instagram to attract clients searching for real proof that your treatments deliver visible change.

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Dentists & Medical Professionals

Veneers, whitening, Invisalign, cosmetic surgery — patients want to see real results before they book. A smooth animated comparison builds trust faster than words ever could. Share smile makeovers on your practice's Instagram to attract cosmetic patients who are already looking for proof that you deliver.

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Fitness Trainers & Coaches

Nothing sells a fitness program like visible transformation. Show your clients' progress with an animated comparison that makes every pound lost and every muscle gained unmistakable. Post weekly or monthly transformation videos to build credibility and attract new clients who want the same results.

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Home Renovation, Cleaning & More

Kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, pressure washing, car detailing, landscaping — any work that transforms a space looks best as an animated before-and-after. The slider reveals the full scope of the change in a way static photos can't match. Whether you're a contractor, cleaning service, or auto detailer, show potential clients exactly what you can do for them.

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Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

Designed to be fast, focused, and effortless. Create professional results in seconds.

Slider & Crossfade Animations

Two beautiful transition styles. Slider sweeps a divider across the image; crossfade smoothly blends between them. Both with customizable speed and easing.

Instagram & TikTok Ready

Export in 1:1 (square post), 4:5 (tall post), or 9:16 (story/reel). Optimized sizes so your video looks sharp on every platform.

60+ Professional Filters

Cosmetology, cinematic, pastel, luxury, mono, food — six curated collections to enhance your photos before exporting.

Custom Labels & Text

Add "Before" and "After" labels with your choice of font, color, size, and position. Fully customizable to match your brand.

High-Resolution 60fps Export

Crystal-clear video quality at 60 frames per second. Your transformation videos look smooth and professional.

Multiple Directions

Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal slider directions. Find the perfect reveal angle for your specific transformation.

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Why Before & After Content Outperforms Everything

The psychology behind transformation content and why it drives more bookings than any other format.

Our Brains Crave Contrast

Humans are wired to detect change. A before-and-after comparison triggers an instant emotional reaction — surprise, admiration, desire. Static photos don't create this moment. An animated reveal does, making viewers stop scrolling and pay attention.

Higher Engagement, More Bookings

Transformation content consistently gets 2–3x more engagement than standard posts. For service professionals, this translates directly into DMs, calls, and bookings. Show your results, and the right clients will find you.

Visual Proof Builds Trust

When a potential client sees a real before-and-after of your work, they don't need to take your word for it. Visual proof eliminates doubt and makes the decision to book much easier — especially for high-consideration services like cosmetic dentistry or home renovation.

Video Wins on Every Platform

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook all prioritize video content in their algorithms. A 4-to-8-second before-and-after loop is the perfect format: short enough to auto-play, compelling enough to rewatch, and shareable enough to go viral.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download the Before/After app from the App Store, select your two photos (before and after), choose the Instagram Post (1:1 or 4:5) or Instagram Story (9:16) format, customize the slider or crossfade animation, and hit export. The video is ready to post directly to Instagram Reels or Stories — the whole process takes under 30 seconds.

Before/After: Photo Compare is a top-rated iOS app specifically designed for creating before-and-after comparison videos. Unlike generic photo editors, it's purpose-built for transformation content with slider and crossfade animations, social media-optimized formats, professional filters, and high-resolution 60fps export.

In the Before/After app, choose the 9:16 (Instagram Story) format — it's the same vertical aspect ratio TikTok uses. Select your before and after photos, pick the slider or crossfade animation, and export. The app creates a smooth animated transition that's perfect for transformation reveals on TikTok.

Yes, the app is free to download and use. You can create before-and-after videos at no cost. A Premium subscription unlocks additional features: high-resolution 60fps video export, watermark removal, and unlimited projects.

Absolutely. The app is used by thousands of beauty professionals — hair stylists, estheticians, makeup artists, skincare clinics, dentists, and fitness trainers. The animated slider format is more engaging than static side-by-side photos and helps attract new clients on social media. Pick your photos, export, and post.

Select your original and retouched photos, choose the slider animation, and export. The animated comparison reveals every detail of your editing — skin smoothing, color grading, background removal — in a way that static before/after collages can't match. Great for building a retouching portfolio on Instagram or showing clients your editing capabilities.

Take consistent before-and-after photos of the treatment area (same lighting, same angle), then use the slider animation to reveal the improvement. The smooth transition makes even subtle changes like reduced redness, smaller pores, or clearer skin dramatically visible. Skincare clinics and estheticians use this format daily to attract new patients on social media.

Two main animation types: Slider (a moving divider reveals the transformation — horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) and Crossfade (a smooth fade between the two images). Both include customizable speed and easing styles (linear or teaser) to match the drama of your transformation.

The app supports three formats optimized for social media: 1:1 (square Instagram post), 4:5 (tall Instagram post — takes up more screen space), and 9:16 (vertical Stories and Reels for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts). All export at 1080px width for sharp quality.

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