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PicsArt
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PicsArt is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
Photo and video editing app with AI tools, filters, and creative effects
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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria, verified in February 2026 when the login screen returned an error from a Syrian connection. Community volunteers contacted the company twice in March 2026 citing the lifting of sanctions; one reported receiving a reply, but its content could not be confirmed and there has been no resolution.
Contacted Company
A community volunteer emailed PicsArt's Android support team at support-android@picsart.com requesting that service access be enabled for users in Syria. The email referenced the December 2025 U.S. Treasury announcement lifting the comprehensive trade embargo on Syria, the removal of EU sanctions, a...
Contacted Company
A community volunteer contacted PicsArt's support using the Unblock Syria email template and supporting documentation to request that access be restored for users in Syria. The volunteer reported receiving a response from PicsArt, which was forwarded to corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com as an attach...
Investigated
Community member reported that PicsArt is blocked in Syria. Testing from a Syrian IP address (5.155.34.160) on Chrome/Android showed an error on the login screen when attempting to use the service. The photo and video editing platform blocks access for users in Syria.
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Need Help with PicsArt?
If you're experiencing issues accessing PicsArt in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at PicsArt? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside PicsArt can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, PicsArt is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting PicsArt directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.