Retrospecs

Retrospecs


Pixelate your pics!


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3.6for iPhone, iPad and more
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John Parker
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35.7 MB
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Sep 7, 2023
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Photo & Video
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About Retrospecs

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.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.6

Last updated on Sep 7, 2023
Old Versions
Tinting at windmills.

New bits…
• You can now randomly generate emulations within the emulation editor using the mutator.
• Added undo/redo support to the emulation editor.

Bug fixes…
• Fixed bug where you could only open a video via Files once.

If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact support@8bitartwork.co.uk
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Version History
3.6
Sep 7, 2023
Tinting at windmills.

New bits…
• You can now randomly generate emulations within the emulation editor using the mutator.
• Added undo/redo support to the emulation editor.

Bug fixes…
• Fixed bug where you could only open a video via Files once.

If you've any problems, or feature suggestions please contact support@8bitartwork.co.uk
3.5
Jun 7, 2023
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
3.4
May 16, 2023
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
3.3
Jan 31, 2023
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
3.2
Dec 18, 2022
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
3.1
Aug 27, 2022
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
3.0
Jul 12, 2022
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.18
Feb 7, 2022
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.17
Nov 1, 2020
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.16
Oct 30, 2020
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.15
Sep 16, 2020
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.14
Jun 24, 2020
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.13
May 18, 2020
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.12
Sep 26, 2019
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.11
Aug 11, 2019
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.10
Jul 13, 2019
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.9
Jun 18, 2019
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.8
Jan 19, 2019
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.7
Oct 18, 2018
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.6
Sep 10, 2018
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.5
Jul 2, 2018
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.4
Jun 12, 2018
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.3
May 10, 2018
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.2
Apr 5, 2018
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk
2.1
Mar 27, 2018
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 support@8bitartwork.co.uk

Retrospecs FAQ

Click here to learn how to download Retrospecs in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Retrospecs.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Retrospecs supports English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Retrospecs contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
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$3.99
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