# NewsFlash! Photo/Video Filter — Non-traditional half-toner.

> Photo and video editor for applying halftone and pop-art effects. (iPhone/iPad app by differential enterprises.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsflash-photovideo-filter/id409907667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [differential enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/323713853)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsflash-photovideo-filter/id409907667/reviews.md

## What is NewsFlash! Photo/Video Filter?

New feature:  CMYK cyan magenta yellow black mode, ink pots ahoy all ye typesetting scoundrels!
Apply all options to videos!  Then we pop up the sharing menu after video save so you can store the vid to your phone or share with your pals thru the multitudinous and not yet fully vetted (philosophically or psychologically at least) communication channels called [airquote] social media [airquote].  Revel in making the hi-def vids from your n-hundred dollar video camera into quantized and pixellated replicants of themselves.  Remember:  if you think you repliCAN or repliCAN'T, you're probably right.

You can also use this app as a Photos app extension / filter plugin via the "3 dot circle" menu in the Photos app / edit menu.

Half-tone your photos with dots, lines, waves, $ signs, donuts, partial donuts, shamrocks.  Brightness control, false color and black & white options.

Make newsprint-style pop-art pics out of your photos in glorious ink-dot black and white!  Now with circle-halftone option to display halftones made of circles and/or partial circles.

With natural color and brite comix color, and options to brighten/darken the results.  Now with horizontal lines mode, Waves (wavy line) mode, one dot size option (more like "pop art") instead of a greyscale of dots, and large dot option.  The one dot size works best with one of the color options set.

## Key features

- CMYK color modes
- Video filter application
- Halftone effects (dots, lines, waves)
- Newsprint-style pop-art
- Brightness and color adjustments
- Photos app extension

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsflash-photovideo-filter/id409907667/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Powerful halftone app!

*2011-03-04*

Surprisingly robust...was impressed to see how much range this app had for producing both B&W and color halftones. Ability to have uniform dot size is especially useful. Will certainly recommend to fellow photographers, artists, and designers.

**Developer response:** Thanks for reviewing our app a long time ago, NewsFlash!  Photo and Video Filter.  We are now finally allowed to reply to comments, so let us know any features you would like to see that other similar apps do not have (we would prefer to work on new ideas, not duplicates of other apps).  Also be sure to check out new video processing options and CMYK effect in our recent version updates.

### 4/5 — Cool 'lil photo app

*2010-12-20*

This app takes your existing photos and can convert/save them as new photos with a black and white or colored dot pattern. Works good.

I wish it had a setting where I could choose the dot size otherwise cool but basic app.

## Frequently asked questions about NewsFlash! Photo/Video Filter

### Does NewsFlash! have ads?

No, NewsFlash! is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted editing experience.

### What devices does NewsFlash! support?

NewsFlash! is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is NewsFlash! updated?

The latest version, 4.4, was released on August 27, 2023, indicating active development.

### What is the age rating for NewsFlash!?

NewsFlash! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I use NewsFlash! as a Photos app extension?

Yes, NewsFlash! can be used as a filter plugin within the Photos app's edit menu.

### What kind of halftone effects does NewsFlash! offer?

NewsFlash! offers a variety of halftone effects including dots, lines, waves, and custom shapes like dollar signs and shamrocks.

### Does NewsFlash! allow for video editing?

Yes, all applied options, including halftone effects and color adjustments, can be applied to videos.

### What is the user sentiment for NewsFlash! based on ratings?

NewsFlash! has an average rating of 3.3 stars from 6 ratings, suggesting a mixed but generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2023-08-27

Add links to other apps of similar genre that may be of interest to users of this app.

### 4.3 — 2023-02-15

Remove old unused libraries related to adverts to reduce app download/install size.  Add button / link to our new VideoMotionReducer app.

### 4.2 — 2023-02-08

Update internals to latest Apple Xcode technology standards!
Get rid of a random busy spinner no longer needed!  Wow!

### 4.1 — 2020-12-02

Adjust help window so it is centered and doesnt overlap top More menu bars.

### 4.0 — 2020-11-26

Add new dot randomizer for stipple-like effects.  Can stipple photos or movies.

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