# GB Gen - Pixel Photo & Video — Pixel Art for Photos & Videos

> Pixel Art for Photos & Videos (iPhone/iPad app by 志明 梁.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gb-gen-pixel-photo-and-video/id6768620562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [志明 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896587083)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gb-gen-pixel-photo-and-video/id6768620562/reviews.md

## What is GB Gen?

A creative tool for turning photos into pixel art. Import a photo and use simple, intuitive sliders to quickly generate retro-style pixel images. The app includes a variety of carefully crafted designer color presets, making it easy to create different pixel art styles.“Beaker Mode” can transform photos into animated pixel videos with dynamic glitch effects and supports exporting animated content. Suitable for pixel art creation, game assets, profile pictures, and retro visual design.

## Chart rankings

- #62 in Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.55 — 2026-07-23

GRAFSHOP “Beaker Motion Tools” update

### 1.5 — 2026-07-01

The Intervention Brush tool in GRAFSHOP mode now includes a new Doodle Brush. You can freely draw directly on your assets and let your creativity flow!

### 1.451 — 2026-06-16

Added Advanced Palette in GRAFSHOP mode: each selected color can now be adjusted individually.
Advanced Palette can now build on the current GB mode palette for further color refinement.
Added a dice randomizer to Advanced Palette for quickly generating high-contrast color sets.

Added the Intervention Brush tool in GRAFSHOP mode.
Added new filters to the Palette section in GB mode.

### 1.302 — 2026-06-10

Added GRAFSHOP mode and a new tool: Advanced Palette.
You can customize your GB colors and drag to reorder them.
Materials in Beaker mode can now adjust glitch intensity. 
Added undo shortcut: Command + Z.
On touch screens, undo is supported with a two-finger tap.
Added a quick save shortcut.
PNG / MOV exports now include a “recipe.”
When opening a work with a recipe in GB Gen, you can reuse that work’s parameters.

### 1.152 — 2026-06-06

Added 4 new filter palettes: 
Who Am I, Who Is She, Who Is It, and Who Are You.

## More apps by 志明 梁

- [CAMBOY - Pixel Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camboy-pixel-camera/id6773200050)
- [GB Motion - Live Photo Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gb-motion-live-photo-maker/id6785387684)

All apps by 志明 梁: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896587083

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