# 8Bit Photo Lab — Retro effects

> Retro effects (iPhone/iPad app by Ilixa Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bit-photo-lab/id6759910005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ilixa Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796160498)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 92 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bit-photo-lab/id6759910005/reviews.md

## What is 8Bit Photo Lab?

8Bit Photo Lab converts your photos into authentic retro pixel art with the real color palettes of GameBoy, Commodore 64, Amiga, ZX Spectrum and dozens more vintage machines. Trusted by over 1 million users, now on iOS.                                                                       
                                                                                                       
Point your camera and see the world in 8-bit in real time. Record retro videos or snap a picture, it's all live!  
                                                                                                       
Choose a picture, scroll through 50+ filters and immediately see the result. Make memes, design posters, create bead art patterns, cross-stitch templates or just have fun pixelating everything. Save or share in one tap!                                                                            
                  
Features
- live camera preview: see 8-bit effects applied in real time
- record retro 8-bit videos straight from the camera                                               
- choose from over 50 color palettes: GameBoy, GameBoy Advance, NES, TO7/70, Amstrad CPC 6128, Apple II, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 16 & 64, VIC 20, CGA, EGA, Atari ST, Amiga, VGA (256 colors)...     
- custom color palettes with the option to interpolate colors, allowing for duotone effects        
- 23 dithering types: error diffusion, noise, pattern, checkerboard...                             
- huge finely selectable resolution range from 8 x 8 to 2048 x 2048                                
- multiple pixel aspect ratios and attribute clash modes                                           
- output styles offer alternatives to regular flat pixels: fuse beads, bricks, puzzle, painted...  
- add retro 8-bit text and glitches                                                                
- tastefully decorate with a selection of 8-bit stickers                                           
- high quality output, up to 4096 x 4096 in PNG                                                    
- optional grid overlay for bead artists and cross-stitchers                                       
                                                                                                       
Go PRO: custom color palettes, all dithering modes, higher output resolution (up to 4096x4096), lossless PNG export, and more.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| PRO GOLD | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-04-16

No release notes.

## More apps by Ilixa Ltd.

- [One Lab - Artful Photo Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-lab-artful-photo-editor/id6741912891)
- [Mirror Lab - Photo Effects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-lab-photo-effects/id6764094313)

All apps by Ilixa Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1796160498

## Related topics

[8bit photo lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/8bit-photo-lab) · [8 bit photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/8-bit-photo)

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