# PhotoShaders: Retro Photo Art — Halftone, Dither & Y2K Grain

> Halftone, Dither & Y2K Grain (iPhone/iPad app by 唯伟 项.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoshaders-retro-photo-art/id6792207774 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [唯伟 项](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776474935)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoshaders-retro-photo-art/id6792207774/reviews.md

## What is PhotoShaders?

PhotoShaders turns ordinary photos into tactile, print-inspired artwork.

Explore real-time shader effects ranging from retro pixel dithering and newspaper halftone to CMYK printing, bleach bypass film grading, paper grain, fluted glass, water distortion, and bold graphic styles. Every effect is adjustable, so you can begin with a preset and shape the result into your own look.

FEATURES

• Bleach Bypass: the silver-retention film look, with silver, tone, grain and tint controls
• Dithering with multiple pixel patterns and color controls
• Newspaper halftone and four-color CMYK print effects
• Paper, glass, water, and graphic shader styles
• Curated presets with precise real-time adjustments
• Crop, compare, and export at high quality
• Optional poster-style watermark using photo metadata
• Open photos directly from the iOS Share Sheet
• Camera and Photo Library support

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

Photo editing happens on your device. PhotoShaders has no accounts, no analytics, no advertising, and no third-party tracking. Your photos are never uploaded to our servers.

ONE-TIME PURCHASE

Glass, Water, and Paper are free. Pro filters and exports using Pro filters are available through a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase. No subscription.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoShaders Pro | $6.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-14

Refinements and stability improvements throughout the editor.

If PhotoShaders has earned a place on your home screen, a rating helps other people find it.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-13

NEW FILTER — Bleach Bypass

The classic silver-retention film look: desaturated color, crushed blacks, high contrast and fine grain. Fully adjustable in real time, like every other shader in PhotoShaders.

Also in this release:
• Faster preview rendering on large images
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-07

Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-30

No release notes.

## More apps by 唯伟 项

- [StyleClock: Focus Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/styleclock-focus-timer/id6792642897)

All apps by 唯伟 项: https://appshunter.io/developer/6776474935

## Related topics

[dither](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dither)

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