Retrospecs Hack 3.5 + Redeem Codes
Pixelate your pics!
Developer: John Parker
Category: Photo & Video
Price: Free
Version: 3.5
ID: uk.co.standarduniversal.Retrospecs
Screenshots
Description
A retro computing / pixel art camera app.
Retrospecs lets you convert images and video clips so they appear as they would on a wide variety of home computers and consoles from the 70's, 80's and 90's.
Simply take a picture (or select one from your photo library) and you can display it as it would appear on over forty systems including the Commodore 64, IBM PC (DOS, CGA, EGA and VGA), Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Sega Mega Drive, Nintendo Game Boy and even the original 1984 model Apple Macintosh. If that's not enough you can also create your own custom modes based around four different graphics engines and a wide variety of color palettes and character fonts. (The free version only contains a limited number of systems/dither modes and the custom editors, video clip processing and animation options aren't available.)
All trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners.
Retrospecs lets you convert images and video clips so they appear as they would on a wide variety of home computers and consoles from the 70's, 80's and 90's.
Simply take a picture (or select one from your photo library) and you can display it as it would appear on over forty systems including the Commodore 64, IBM PC (DOS, CGA, EGA and VGA), Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Sega Mega Drive, Nintendo Game Boy and even the original 1984 model Apple Macintosh. If that's not enough you can also create your own custom modes based around four different graphics engines and a wide variety of color palettes and character fonts. (The free version only contains a limited number of systems/dither modes and the custom editors, video clip processing and animation options aren't available.)
All trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners.
Version history
3.5
2023-06-07
It's all done with mirrors.
New bits…
• You can now choose between the system or source media aspect ratio options directly within the crop tool.
• Added some new app icon options.
Bug fixes…
• Any active crop is now reset when switching between aspect ratio options in the crop tool.
• Fix for iPad popover crash.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
New bits…
• You can now choose between the system or source media aspect ratio options directly within the crop tool.
• Added some new app icon options.
Bug fixes…
• Any active crop is now reset when switching between aspect ratio options in the crop tool.
• Fix for iPad popover crash.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
3.4
2023-05-16
Nothing to see here.
(Just bug fixes, I'm afraid.)
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with image cropping when when switching emulations in the converter.
• Fixed issue with "active" options indicator not correctly synchronising when switching emulations in the converter.
• Fixed issue with the palette imports failing under certain circumstances. (Specifically, when you attempted to actually use the palette importer.)
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
(Just bug fixes, I'm afraid.)
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with image cropping when when switching emulations in the converter.
• Fixed issue with "active" options indicator not correctly synchronising when switching emulations in the converter.
• Fixed issue with the palette imports failing under certain circumstances. (Specifically, when you attempted to actually use the palette importer.)
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
3.3
2023-01-31
The new block on the kid.
New bits…
• Added new "Open from…" setting that lets you toggle between Photos or Files.
• Added palette selection option for character engine bit detection.
• Added Brightness and Luminance character engine bit detection methods.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed broken emulation editor full-screen toggle.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
New bits…
• Added new "Open from…" setting that lets you toggle between Photos or Files.
• Added palette selection option for character engine bit detection.
• Added Brightness and Luminance character engine bit detection methods.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed broken emulation editor full-screen toggle.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
3.2
2022-12-18
The curtains are shut; the furniture is gone.
New bits…
• Added "Character matching mode" converter option to control character selection via full character set comparison, quick comparison or bit counting.
• Added "Bit detection threshold" converter option to provide better control over what's considered a "hit" when carrying out character matching.
• Improved color selection in character engine mode.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue where the share text for preset emulations only contained the system name.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
New bits…
• Added "Character matching mode" converter option to control character selection via full character set comparison, quick comparison or bit counting.
• Added "Bit detection threshold" converter option to provide better control over what's considered a "hit" when carrying out character matching.
• Improved color selection in character engine mode.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue where the share text for preset emulations only contained the system name.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
3.1
2022-08-27
A little (more) fairy dust.
New bits…
• You can now blend pixel artwork and original images for lots of new effects.
• Added "Blend in" animation effect.
• Improved animation and video preview/save workflow.
• Increased maximum user palette size to 256 entries.
• Updated converter options tab to only show options relevant to the active emulation and dither.
Bug fixes…
• Disabled video option in the camera picker when using the free version of the app.
• Fixed a crashing bug that could occur when switching between custom emulations and system presets in the converter.
• Fixed issue with potential app crash when the full version of the app was unlocked.
• Disabled video recording via the camera picker in the free version of the app.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
New bits…
• You can now blend pixel artwork and original images for lots of new effects.
• Added "Blend in" animation effect.
• Improved animation and video preview/save workflow.
• Increased maximum user palette size to 256 entries.
• Updated converter options tab to only show options relevant to the active emulation and dither.
Bug fixes…
• Disabled video option in the camera picker when using the free version of the app.
• Fixed a crashing bug that could occur when switching between custom emulations and system presets in the converter.
• Fixed issue with potential app crash when the full version of the app was unlocked.
• Disabled video recording via the camera picker in the free version of the app.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
3.0
2022-07-12
A little fairy dust.
New bits…
• You can now blend pixel artwork with the original images for lots of new effects.
• Added "Blend in" animation effect.
• Improved animation and video preview/save workflow.
• Increased maximum user palette size to 256 entries.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed a crashing bug that could occur when switching between custom emulations and system presets in the converter.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
New bits…
• You can now blend pixel artwork with the original images for lots of new effects.
• Added "Blend in" animation effect.
• Improved animation and video preview/save workflow.
• Increased maximum user palette size to 256 entries.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed a crashing bug that could occur when switching between custom emulations and system presets in the converter.
If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact [email protected]
2.18
2022-02-07
The Indifference Engine
New bits…
• Added blur and invert colors options to image adjustments.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with some converter options not being correctly reset after saving.
• Fixed obscure character size related crash in the character editor.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added blur and invert colors options to image adjustments.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with some converter options not being correctly reset after saving.
• Fixed obscure character size related crash in the character editor.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.17
2020-11-01
Further inside the moral crumple zone
Let us never speak of version 2.16 again, nor the crop tool bug that led to the speedy release of version 2.17.
New bits…
• Added system preset for PICO-8.
• Added Atari ST (8x16) and Teletext (12x20) system character sets.
• Added Cozette (7x13) custom character set.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with inaccurate cropping in crop tool. (Honestly, it's actually fixed this time.)
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
Let us never speak of version 2.16 again, nor the crop tool bug that led to the speedy release of version 2.17.
New bits…
• Added system preset for PICO-8.
• Added Atari ST (8x16) and Teletext (12x20) system character sets.
• Added Cozette (7x13) custom character set.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with inaccurate cropping in crop tool. (Honestly, it's actually fixed this time.)
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.16
2020-10-30
Inside the moral crumple zone
New bits…
• Added system preset for PICO-8.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with inaccurate cropping in crop tool.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added system preset for PICO-8.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with inaccurate cropping in crop tool.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.15
2020-09-16
Threat carousel
New bits…
• Added ability to open existing custom emulations, character sets and palettes from within the editors.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with animations sometimes being generated at the wrong size.
• Fixed problem with image cropping being ignored on small images.
• Fixed crashing bug in the custom character editor.
• Fixed issue with slider controls remaining dimmed under iOS 14.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added ability to open existing custom emulations, character sets and palettes from within the editors.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with animations sometimes being generated at the wrong size.
• Fixed problem with image cropping being ignored on small images.
• Fixed crashing bug in the custom character editor.
• Fixed issue with slider controls remaining dimmed under iOS 14.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.14
2020-06-24
The new breakfast cereal all the kids love!
New bits…
• Added the ability to duplicate system palettes and character sets to create custom versions.
• User interface tweaks and tidy-ups.
• Added the ability to toggle preview area in palette and character editors.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed auto export handling for videos and animated images.
• Fixed issue that could occur when deleting user palettes/character sets in the custom emulation editor.
• Fixed gallery detail view has image/video size and placement problems
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added the ability to duplicate system palettes and character sets to create custom versions.
• User interface tweaks and tidy-ups.
• Added the ability to toggle preview area in palette and character editors.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed auto export handling for videos and animated images.
• Fixed issue that could occur when deleting user palettes/character sets in the custom emulation editor.
• Fixed gallery detail view has image/video size and placement problems
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.13
2020-05-18
An assemblage of parts.
New bits…
• You can now import and export custom emulations, palettes and character sets.
• You can drag-drop images in and out of the character, palette and emulation editors on the iPad.
• Added ability to change the character size within the character editor.
• Added undo/redo to the character set and palette editors.
• You can directly access the last custom emulation, palette and character set you edited via the context menu on the main screen.
• You can now toggle between foreground and background or foreground only modes for custom character emulations.
• Added new "Auto export when saving" settings.
• Added "Compukit UK101" system character set and "Diet PETSCII", "Retrotech Romance" and "Rook" custom character sets.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with diffusion dithers being applied incorrectly at the edge of images.
• Fixed issue with Stucki, Sierra and Sierra Two-Row dithering.
• Fixed issue with animated image playback on iOS 13.
• Fixed save/preview update bug in palette and character editors.
• Videos now correctly honour the "Image proportions" setting.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• You can now import and export custom emulations, palettes and character sets.
• You can drag-drop images in and out of the character, palette and emulation editors on the iPad.
• Added ability to change the character size within the character editor.
• Added undo/redo to the character set and palette editors.
• You can directly access the last custom emulation, palette and character set you edited via the context menu on the main screen.
• You can now toggle between foreground and background or foreground only modes for custom character emulations.
• Added new "Auto export when saving" settings.
• Added "Compukit UK101" system character set and "Diet PETSCII", "Retrotech Romance" and "Rook" custom character sets.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with diffusion dithers being applied incorrectly at the edge of images.
• Fixed issue with Stucki, Sierra and Sierra Two-Row dithering.
• Fixed issue with animated image playback on iOS 13.
• Fixed save/preview update bug in palette and character editors.
• Videos now correctly honour the "Image proportions" setting.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.12
2019-09-26
Nothing to see here. (Again.)
Just a few bug fixes and additional support for iOS 13.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed bug with diffusion dithers when using the Palette engine.
• Fixed issue with "Exporting" spinner under iOS 13.
• Fixed issue with video and animation controls display under iOS 13.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
Just a few bug fixes and additional support for iOS 13.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed bug with diffusion dithers when using the Palette engine.
• Fixed issue with "Exporting" spinner under iOS 13.
• Fixed issue with video and animation controls display under iOS 13.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.11
2019-08-11
Nothing to see here.
(Just bug fixes, I'm afraid.)
Bug fixes…
• Fixed broken "Remember option settings" setting.
• Fixed potential crashing bugs in the converter, custom emulation editor and image animator.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
(Just bug fixes, I'm afraid.)
Bug fixes…
• Fixed broken "Remember option settings" setting.
• Fixed potential crashing bugs in the converter, custom emulation editor and image animator.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.10
2019-07-13
Seafood grievance mechanism.
New bits…
• Added Apple ][ (Hi-Res) mode.
• Added "Web safe (216 color)" system palette option.
• Updated converter and custom emulation editor to use the same Save/Add behaviour as the custom palette and character editors.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with image corruption option in the converter.
• Fixed crashing bug in the converter when deleting a user character set/palette.
• Fixed "spinner" bug in the custom emulation editor when deleting a user character set/palette that's used in an emulation.
• Fixed palette sorting crash in the custom palette editor.
• Fixed custom palette/character set crash on save bug under iOS 9.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added Apple ][ (Hi-Res) mode.
• Added "Web safe (216 color)" system palette option.
• Updated converter and custom emulation editor to use the same Save/Add behaviour as the custom palette and character editors.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with image corruption option in the converter.
• Fixed crashing bug in the converter when deleting a user character set/palette.
• Fixed "spinner" bug in the custom emulation editor when deleting a user character set/palette that's used in an emulation.
• Fixed palette sorting crash in the custom palette editor.
• Fixed custom palette/character set crash on save bug under iOS 9.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.9
2019-06-18
Like a laboratory rat.
New bits…
• You can now create your own custom palettes and character sets within the custom emulation editor.
• Added Polyduck's "Gloop" and PixelCod's "8x8" custom character sets.
• Replaced custom camera with "standard" iOS image & video capture.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with dither level not being saved in the converter if it was set to zero.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• You can now create your own custom palettes and character sets within the custom emulation editor.
• Added Polyduck's "Gloop" and PixelCod's "8x8" custom character sets.
• Replaced custom camera with "standard" iOS image & video capture.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with dither level not being saved in the converter if it was set to zero.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.8
2019-01-19
Nothing to see here.
(Just bug fixes, I'm afraid.)
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with Bayer 8x8 (Adaptive) dither.
• Fixed issue with the custom emulation editor being accessible from the free version of the app.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
(Just bug fixes, I'm afraid.)
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with Bayer 8x8 (Adaptive) dither.
• Fixed issue with the custom emulation editor being accessible from the free version of the app.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.7
2018-10-18
Red. Green. Blue.
New bits…
• Increased granularity of dither level setting.
• Added 27 new custom palettes.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed bug with dither animation.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Increased granularity of dither level setting.
• Added 27 new custom palettes.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed bug with dither animation.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.6
2018-09-10
Sales advisor in training.
New bits…
• Added Kleincomputer KC85 system.
• Added "Kells 12", "Taffy 16", "Rosy 42", "Pineapple 32", "Crrackerjack 4", "UFO 50", "Fantastic 8" & "Westmost 8" custom palettes.
• Added "all" and "none" options to levels preview overlay options.
Bug fixes…
• Disabled double tap in gallery when showing animated image/movie.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added Kleincomputer KC85 system.
• Added "Kells 12", "Taffy 16", "Rosy 42", "Pineapple 32", "Crrackerjack 4", "UFO 50", "Fantastic 8" & "Westmost 8" custom palettes.
• Added "all" and "none" options to levels preview overlay options.
Bug fixes…
• Disabled double tap in gallery when showing animated image/movie.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.5
2018-07-02
I'm tired, so I'll stop now.
New bits…
• Updated emulation editor palette engine options to add support for 128, 256 and 512 color palettes.
• Added "Pinball", "At the End", "The Lost Kittings", "Mad Doc", "Deluxe Paint 2" & "Bubblegum16" custom palettes.
• Added "Hue shift" animation effect.
• Updated custom emulation editor to suggest emulation names.
• Updated low light compensation converter option to offer more granularity.
If you want to see any future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Updated emulation editor palette engine options to add support for 128, 256 and 512 color palettes.
• Added "Pinball", "At the End", "The Lost Kittings", "Mad Doc", "Deluxe Paint 2" & "Bubblegum16" custom palettes.
• Added "Hue shift" animation effect.
• Updated custom emulation editor to suggest emulation names.
• Updated low light compensation converter option to offer more granularity.
If you want to see any future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.4
2018-06-12
Fork handles.
New bits…
• Added "ENDESGA / ARQ16", "AAP Micro12", "Castpixel 16 (PV8)", "FZT Ethereal 16", "JB4", "Haretro8", "Pear36", "Juice32", "Vine's Flexible Linear Ramps", "Zughy 32" & "Lux2K" palettes.
• Added "DEC VT220", "Olivetti PC1", "Dither", "Sabine", "Antipodean Tale" & "Headspace" character sets.
• Improved character conversion engine accuracy.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed "slider creep" issue in the custom emulation editor.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added "ENDESGA / ARQ16", "AAP Micro12", "Castpixel 16 (PV8)", "FZT Ethereal 16", "JB4", "Haretro8", "Pear36", "Juice32", "Vine's Flexible Linear Ramps", "Zughy 32" & "Lux2K" palettes.
• Added "DEC VT220", "Olivetti PC1", "Dither", "Sabine", "Antipodean Tale" & "Headspace" character sets.
• Improved character conversion engine accuracy.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed "slider creep" issue in the custom emulation editor.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.3
2018-05-10
The big sleep.
New bits…
• Tweaked animation effects to ensure all effects are at least three seconds long to keep Instagram happy.
• Added "Ice Cream GB", "Island Joy 16", "Mist GB", "Nymph GB", "Peachy Pop 16", "Rustic GB", "Wish GB", "ENDESGA / EDG64", "Fantasy 24", "Seaslide" and "AAP Splendor128" custom palettes.
• Added "Circlex" and "Ode to Bill" custom character sets.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with taps near the video timeline in the converter triggering the controls UI hide/show toggle.
• Fixed issue with dither level and video timeline controls disappearing when Reduce Motion support is enabled.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Tweaked animation effects to ensure all effects are at least three seconds long to keep Instagram happy.
• Added "Ice Cream GB", "Island Joy 16", "Mist GB", "Nymph GB", "Peachy Pop 16", "Rustic GB", "Wish GB", "ENDESGA / EDG64", "Fantasy 24", "Seaslide" and "AAP Splendor128" custom palettes.
• Added "Circlex" and "Ode to Bill" custom character sets.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with taps near the video timeline in the converter triggering the controls UI hide/show toggle.
• Fixed issue with dither level and video timeline controls disappearing when Reduce Motion support is enabled.
If you want to see future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.2
2018-04-05
Another bug fix release to catch the few that escaped the net. (With some new bits and pieces to sweeten the deal.)
New bits…
• Added "AAP SimpleJPC-16", "Amber" and "Ella" palettes.
• Added Tatung Einstein system.
• Added video output quality selector for animation effects.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with animation effects saved as MPEGs not working with Instagram. (Video files are now larger, but should work correctly.)
• Fixed minor issue with animation effect selection.
If you want to see any future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added "AAP SimpleJPC-16", "Amber" and "Ella" palettes.
• Added Tatung Einstein system.
• Added video output quality selector for animation effects.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed issue with animation effects saved as MPEGs not working with Instagram. (Video files are now larger, but should work correctly.)
• Fixed minor issue with animation effect selection.
If you want to see any future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.1
2018-03-27
Welcome to the "bug fixes & bonuses" 2.1 release. (Hope you've been enjoying the new video and animation features.)
New bits…
• Added "Slow load" and "Progressive" animation effects.
• Added "Fleja Master Palette" and "HeroHoop" palettes.
• Added "TRS-80 Model 100" system and "Grafx" custom character sets.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed ZX Spectrum .TAP/.SCR output when an animation had previously been selected.
• Fixed issue with video timeline background generation.
• Fixed issue with video processing output magnification.
If you want to see any future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• Added "Slow load" and "Progressive" animation effects.
• Added "Fleja Master Palette" and "HeroHoop" palettes.
• Added "TRS-80 Model 100" system and "Grafx" custom character sets.
Bug fixes…
• Fixed ZX Spectrum .TAP/.SCR output when an animation had previously been selected.
• Fixed issue with video timeline background generation.
• Fixed issue with video processing output magnification.
If you want to see any future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
2.0
2018-03-13
Welcome to Retrospecs version 2.
New bits…
• You can now process videos! (As long as you're not in a hurry.)
• You can also create basic animations from still images.
• Added lots of new custom palettes, a new "Filament" custom font and additional dither modes.
• Added levels tool with preview.
• Separated image and attribute table corruption options.
• Attribute and character engines now make use of multiple processor cores. (You can disable this via the "Conserve battery power" setting.)
• Added Reduce Motion support.
• Updated icon.
Bug fixes…
• Disabled double tap re-processing in the converter when the randomiser isn't in use.
• Fixed bug in ZX Spectrum duotone mode which allowed white and bright white to coexist within a single attribute cell.
If you want to see any future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
New bits…
• You can now process videos! (As long as you're not in a hurry.)
• You can also create basic animations from still images.
• Added lots of new custom palettes, a new "Filament" custom font and additional dither modes.
• Added levels tool with preview.
• Separated image and attribute table corruption options.
• Attribute and character engines now make use of multiple processor cores. (You can disable this via the "Conserve battery power" setting.)
• Added Reduce Motion support.
• Updated icon.
Bug fixes…
• Disabled double tap re-processing in the converter when the randomiser isn't in use.
• Fixed bug in ZX Spectrum duotone mode which allowed white and bright white to coexist within a single attribute cell.
If you want to see any future updates to Retrospecs, please share your creations and help spread the word!
For the latest news and updates follow @8bitartwork on Twitter and you can send any issues or suggestions you have to [email protected]
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Ratings
4.8 out of 5
309 Ratings
Reviews
alicetxjj,
Absolutely perfect for my needs
I’ve been looking for a retro editor to create stylized videos for social media after I saw a creator making short videos mimicking retro gameplay. The first two other apps i tried are good for stills but I decided to purchase the full version of this one anyway and I can already tell that this is the one I will be using the most. I’m excited about this one.
It’s perfect for my needs. For example, I imported a green screen video into this app, added my desired effect, adjusted to my needs to a point where the green screen wasn’t destroyed by the effect, then I exported to my images, then took that export to my editor app and it worked very well. The only request or suggestion that I can think of right now is to please add an animation for scan lines so they can move in a downward motion and have some variance is speed and opacity.
(Reviewed for iPhone XR, iOS 14.8.1)
It’s perfect for my needs. For example, I imported a green screen video into this app, added my desired effect, adjusted to my needs to a point where the green screen wasn’t destroyed by the effect, then I exported to my images, then took that export to my editor app and it worked very well. The only request or suggestion that I can think of right now is to please add an animation for scan lines so they can move in a downward motion and have some variance is speed and opacity.
(Reviewed for iPhone XR, iOS 14.8.1)
Zombie Jombie,
Requests for new features
Hi, I really love your app I've been using it for a while now and I love how using the character emulation function to edit photos, its one of my favorite editing apps. I have some requests, please add more pixel sizes, so you can do 17x17, 18x18 so on. add an easy way to combine two character field things in a character set in a way similar to how a difference blending mode works on photos. + adding in more colors in character emulation (there is black and white blocks right now and when u use a character emulation it picks two colors for each square, varying values of gray (dark gray, light gray) added would add more variety and more than 2 colors could be in each square/character from the character set
BBSTR2049,
Better than the competition
If you’re trying to take videos and photos, throw a pixelated filter on it and -boom- it’s done, this app can do it. If you would like to take the emulated aesthetic of an Apple IIe or NES or even a Virtual Boy, tweak it by making it high resolution to fit your source image, follow that up by setting a scanline and chroma shift effect while adjusting brightness saturation contrast and even cropping until it’s perfect THIS APP can do that all of that. And that’s barely scratching the surface. You have so much customization and control you can truly make wonderful art here. Don’t pass it up for the other guys pixel filter stuff. The IAPs are more than fair they’re almost a steal.
Lava dude,
This app is good.
So a while back I was looking for a way to pixelize my photos in a rather cool way. I was slowly picking through photo editors and either they didn't do what I needed them or it was a bad app. Eventually I made my way to this app, I tried it out and it was really good. Even without paying for the full version (I have now), it a surprising amount of options to mess with attributes. And the full version is really good and I hope you keep this app going and adding systems.
Dukester2000,
Some good but not free
First the free version is unusable. It keeps words on the screen that tell you to upgrade. It happens when you click on something that is only available with the upgrade, but the words don’t disappear even when you try to go back to using the free filters, rending it unusable.
It looked good enough so I paid. There are really neat filters here with loads of options and customization. Authentic replications of tech nostalgia. However, your field is limited to a square, so if your pic is not a square you won’t be able to alter the entire photo.
Also if you save a photo you can’t re-open and edit it again. It will re-open in the app but you can’t re-apply filers or adjust the picture.
It looked good enough so I paid. There are really neat filters here with loads of options and customization. Authentic replications of tech nostalgia. However, your field is limited to a square, so if your pic is not a square you won’t be able to alter the entire photo.
Also if you save a photo you can’t re-open and edit it again. It will re-open in the app but you can’t re-apply filers or adjust the picture.
schnoons,
Sensational (and easy) art transformations
Retrospecs rules. So much! The paid version is mind blowing—so many effects, so many customizations, and so easy to use. And when I had a few questions, the developer answered right away, in friendly detail. (Thanks, John!) I am usually too lazy to review apps, but this one has so much love and care behind it. Consequently, I love and care about it, too. One of my most-used and adored digital art tools. A must-get! All the kudos to Retrospecs. 🙌
PixelCrunch,
I love it! But
I have been using this lovely app for over a year now, and it never gets old! I love converting my photos into my favorite computers and consoles. I also love making new emulations for systems I never even heard of, or fantasy consoles I make up. One complaint is that I can't find out where to adjust the level of dithering, I tried looking, but I can't find it. Please help! I want to make it look better in certain consoles!
NoUserErrorHere!,
BLOWN AWAY
Knew I'd love this app from the free version but had NO idea how much the small IAP would deliver: spoiler alert: SO MUCH. Yes the unlocked features are noted but until you're exploring the universe of fantastic options and applying them to your photos there really is no way of knowing how amazing this app really is. I love it when an app Over delivers and for a couple bucks this one delivers by the metric ton. Beautiful!
ZotDudot7,
Most feature-rich well-rounded retro pixel app
As a long-time ConsoleCam user, I welcome this balanced approach to image editing a là retro pixel art. The numerous features are nice, especially dithering (none of the other pixel apps gives you half as much control).
I would like to see an edge detection function for those many times when a head/face blends into the background (or is absent altogether).
Also, the scanlines feature, while a nice bonus, is a little barebones. For instance, Gameboy doesn't use scanlines but instead uses a grid.
Maybe some more consoles/units/systems could be added and the arrangement a little more logical and user-friendly.
All in all, I thoroughly recommend this app (the IAP is worth it).
I would like to see an edge detection function for those many times when a head/face blends into the background (or is absent altogether).
Also, the scanlines feature, while a nice bonus, is a little barebones. For instance, Gameboy doesn't use scanlines but instead uses a grid.
Maybe some more consoles/units/systems could be added and the arrangement a little more logical and user-friendly.
All in all, I thoroughly recommend this app (the IAP is worth it).
littlemisshorrornerd,
Love
So I got the paid version. I love this app and that the custom option is available. This is great because you can change height and width. I wish this could be done with the existing filters because a lot of them are so wide you have to crop the hell out of your photo or part of it is cut off. In my case I take a lot of selfies so my head is cut off!
