Photo Tools

A collection of Photography tools for professionals and ambitious amateurs.

ckma · be.hcpl.android.phototools

4.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 1M+ downloads v8.4.0 7.2 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v8.4.0 (108)
Updated: Nov 14, 2025 (11 months ago)
APK size: 7.2 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Photography (app)
Listed since: Jul 27, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 8 (5 sensitive)
Website: hcpl.be
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Photo Tools is an app by ckma in the Photography category, listed since at least July 2020. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 8.2.0, the APK grew from 2.9 MB to 7.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 5.0. It asks for 8 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 8.3.0.

What's new in v8.4.0

technical release updating target SDK

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Photography Tools bundled in one free application. Please note that this is a tool for professional photographers and advanced amateurs. Some background knowledge is required. Tools available since v4.0 - DOF & Hyperfocal Distance Calculator - Field Of View Calculator - Exposure Reciprocation Calculator - Flash Exposure Calculator - Multiple Exposure Compensation - Minimal Shutterspeed Calculator - Bellows Extension Calculator - Time Lapse Calculator - Timer - Stopwatch - Light Meter (using Camera & EXIF) - Sunny 16 (EV) Calculator - Blue & Golden Hour Calculator - Moon Phase & Exposure Calculator - Location Info - Weather Forecast - Color Wheel - Color Temperature Chart - Image Histogram Viewer - Image EXIF Reader - Photo Enlargement Calculator - Sharpening Radius Estimator - Level Indicator - Check Lists - Note Pad - Grid Overlay Camera - Gallery for Inspiration - Web links

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v8.2.0. Since v8.4.0 it requires Android 5.0+.

v8.4.0 LATEST Nov 14, 2025 7.2 MB TRUSTED v8.3.0 Jul 27, 2024 2.9 MB TRUSTED v8.2.0 May 5, 2024 2.9 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 14, 2025.
Certificate issued to “hcpl” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Nov 14, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 14, 2025
Signed byCN=Hans Cappelle, O=hcpl, L=Brussels, C=BE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)67:F0:8D:AA:01:22:B2:76:D8:C4:E1:D6:95:C1:4A:58:F5:C8:5D:4E
File MD514e17cd24d875ece26403d5faa78ca70
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (8)

Photo Tools requests 8 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) be.hcpl.android.phototools.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

Photo Tools APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Photo Tools for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 8.3.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 8.3.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Photo Tools APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 14e17cd24d875ece26403d5faa78ca70.