# NostalgicImager

> Applies retro and artistic filters to photos with customizable spotlight effects. (iPhone/iPad app by NOBORU IMAI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostalgicimager/id1137873612 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NOBORU IMAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/896071356)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 51 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostalgicimager/id1137873612/reviews.md

## What is NostalgicImager?

Let's leave your precious memories in a fashionable retro photo.

By processing around color or image quality, a impressive photo which near the center is illuminated by a spotlight, can be created.

Horizontal/vertical slit, cross, spot(circle), or heart can be selected as the spotlight shape.

As the processing method, smooth, dithering, fill and bleaching are available.

Smooth - the color is converted to monotone like black-and-white photo.
Dithering - more old and nostalgic photo can be taken.
Edge - edge image.
Fill - filling with only one color.
Bleaching - the vividness is removed from original color.

The dithering resolution is adjustable.
A artistic photo can also be created by changing colors in background.

From Ver.1.4, post-processing feature is added (option).
"Blur", "Scratches" and "Refraction" effects allow more various expressions.
Images like Toy-Camera can also be get.

## Key features

- Retro photo effects
- Customizable spotlight shapes
- Multiple processing methods
- Adjustable dithering resolution
- Post-processing effects (blur, scratches, refraction)
- Artistic color manipulation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Post-processing | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about NostalgicImager

### What kind of retro effects does NostalgicImager offer?

NostalgicImager offers various retro effects by processing color and image quality. It includes options like smooth (monotone), dithering for a more aged look, edge effects, fill with a single color, and bleaching to reduce vividness.

### Can I customize the spotlight effect in NostalgicImager?

Yes, you can select different spotlight shapes such as horizontal/vertical slit, cross, spot (circle), or heart. The dithering resolution is also adjustable for further customization.

### Does NostalgicImager have post-processing features?

Yes, since version 1.4, NostalgicImager includes post-processing features. You can add 'Blur', 'Scratches', and 'Refraction' effects to achieve more varied expressions and toy-camera-like images.

### What devices is NostalgicImager compatible with?

NostalgicImager is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is NostalgicImager updated?

The latest version, 1.5, was released on March 16, 2021. The app was initially released on August 1, 2016.

### What is the price of NostalgicImager?

NostalgicImager is a paid app priced at $1.99.

### What do users like about NostalgicImager?

Based on the available rating, users appreciate NostalgicImager, as indicated by its 5.0-star rating from one review. This suggests a very positive initial user experience.

### Does NostalgicImager have ads?

The provided data does not specify if NostalgicImager contains advertisements. However, it is a paid application, which often implies an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2021-03-16

You can convert videos.

### 1.4 — 2016-10-14

"Edge" is added as a processing method.
"Scratches" and "Refraction" are added as post-processing.

### 1.3 — 2016-09-27

Blur processing.
Bug fixed.

### 1.2 — 2016-08-16

Bug fixed.

### 1.1 — 2016-08-03

"Heart" and "Cross" added as spotlight shape.
Tone control on peripheral zone.

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