# Color Shine - image splash

> Photo editor for selective colorization and grayscale effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Dr. Rieger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-shine-image-splash/id548728486 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Dr. Rieger](https://appshunter.io/developer/464916737)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 152 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2012-08-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-shine-image-splash/id548728486/reviews.md

## What is Color Shine?

Let your photos color shine by converting them to gray while leaving some spots colored. The color shine effect will draw the viewer's attention to colorized spots in the image. 

Creating color shine images is as easy as drawing with your finger. You start by taking a photo with your camera and load it as a grayscale image. Use your finger to recolor parts of the image. Zoom into the image for detailed painting or use the erase mode to remove the colors again. 

Share your color shine images on Facebook, Twitter and other social nets. Send an email with the image attached to it or save it in your photo album.

Features:
- Easy finger painting
- Paint, zoom and erase
- Take pictures from your camera or photo album
- Adjust the size of the painting circle
- Share your paints on social nets
- Undo function for paint corrections

There are no limits on what you can color shine. Color shine your car, friends, kids, your dog or your holiday pictures.

## Key features

- Selective colorization
- Finger painting and erasing
- Zoom for detail
- Import from camera or album
- Adjust brush size
- Undo function
- Social media sharing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 152)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-shine-image-splash/id548728486/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No more updates and no landscape mode

*2023-07-25*

In mid 2023 the app hasn’t received updates for 2 years.
Unfortunately, there is no landscape mode which would make it user friendly on devices such as iPad, at least for me.

### 1/5 — Rubbish - don’t bother.

*2023-07-23*

No functionality. No Color choice. Only ads.

### 1/5 — You only can work for about a minute then an ad pops up!

*2019-09-30*

This app would be decent if the pop ups didn't appear so often and they stay on scree way too long before you can get back to the project.

### 5/5 — Also ich bin total begeistert! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*2017-08-21*

Von Anfang an alles gemacht, was es sollte!
Super einfach zu bedienen und gigantische Ergebnisse!
Selbsterklärend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 2/5 — More ad than app

*2017-06-08*

3 seconds in - before I had even opened an image - I got an advert that makes me wait another 30 seconds. I know they are necessary on free apps, but before I've used the app doesn't help anyone.

### 1/5 — unbrauchbar

*2016-12-19*

Reine Webeapp ! Lohnt den Aufwand nicht, sie zu laden.

### 4/5 — fhd

*2016-11-15, version 1.3.3*

جميل

### 1/5 — Бред

*2016-07-12*

Ерунда какая то

### 1/5 — Минус разработчикам

*2016-05-19*

Идея хорошая но постоянно виснет и сама закрывается да ещё и неудобно все сделано.... Капец! Не советую!

### 1/5 — Péssimo!

*2016-03-16, version 1.3*

Pior aplicativo possível! A ideia é boa, mas não se pode fazer nada na foto por causa das propagandas em cima da tela, que impedem a visualização das teclas de opções básicas. 
O pincel de pintar não corresponde ao local onde vc clica. Terrível!

## Frequently asked questions about Color Shine

### What does the Color Shine app do?

This app allows you to transform your photos by converting them to grayscale while leaving specific areas in their original color. This creates a "color shine" effect that draws the viewer's attention to the colored parts of the image.

### How do I use the color shine effect?

You can easily create the effect by using your finger to paint over the parts of the image you want to remain colored. The app also provides tools for zooming in for detailed work and an erase mode to remove colors if needed.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### What kind of photos can I use with this app?

You can use any type of photo. The app is designed to work with pictures from your camera or your existing photo album, allowing you to color shine anything from people and pets to landscapes and everyday objects.

### Can I share my creations?

Absolutely. Once you've created your color shine image, you can easily share it directly on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, send it via email, or save it to your device's photo album.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.5 — 2021-02-24

Performance improvements

### 1.6.1 — 2021-01-23

Performance improvements

### 1.5.3 — 2020-01-14

Performance improvements

### 1.3.3 — 2016-08-08

Bugfixes

### 1.3.2 — 2016-06-26

Minor fixes

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All apps by Alexander Dr. Rieger: https://appshunter.io/developer/464916737

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