# pixelcam — Super-Lo-Fi Pixellated Camera

> Retro video game lens for creating pixellated photos with customizable effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Jesse Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcam/id431093404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jesse Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806003545)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcam/id431093404/reviews.md

## What is pixelcam?

Pixellated Portraits. Lo-Fi Landscapes. Arcade Art.

pixelcam turns your camera into a retro video game lens. 

Tweak the image by choosing a pixel shape (triangular, square, or hexagonal), picking a pixel size, choosing from 3 different color schemes, and flattening the number of colors.

You can also pinch to change the pixel size directly, or double-tap to jump between color modes.

## Key features

- Retro video game lens effect
- Customizable pixel shapes (triangle, square, hexagon)
- Adjustable pixel size
- Multiple color schemes
- Color flattening
- Pinch to resize pixels
- Double-tap for color modes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelcam/id431093404/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This is amazing

*2024-07-18*

Bro this is the best but bro add a vr setting so you can record in a vr format meaning there’s two boxes recording plsss do it

### 4/5 — Need even smaller pixel size option

*2022-01-19*

Very happy with the product. I would change my review to a 5 if it were possible to make the lowest setting of the pixel size even smaller, to make the picture a little more finer.

I would be willing to pay for this product if we could use the scale to go from a very small pixel size to the normal large pixel size.

Many thanks

### 3/5 — Just camera

*2021-02-13*

I'm more interested in altering the gallery

### 5/5 — Funktioniert we es sein sollte

*2021-02-08*

Das macht, was es dafür geschafft wurde.

### 3/5 — Please add the option to import photos

*2016-10-18*

This app is fantastic, the perfect pixelation customization I'm looking for, however I wish you could import your own photos!

### 5/5 — I don't like it,...

*2016-05-15*

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!😀😀😀😀😀Three words: it is awesome!!!! Or is that 4? Because awe/some I don't really care 😜

### 5/5 — Love it

*2016-05-04*

I don't know about you but this is exactly what I wanted when I was looking for Pixleized Camera. It's perfect works anywhere it's smooth and awesome. With the help of some other apps you can make full blow movies and even GAMES yes this app is AWESOME!!!

### 4/5 — SPECTACULAR!

*2015-11-09*

This app is very cool and is awesome to use in short videos, profile pics, or just anything in general. It would be a plus if you guys could add a feature that lets you pixelize already taken images, but it's lookin good so far!

### 5/5 — SHOULD DOWN LOAD

*2015-09-25*

IF YOU ARE READING THIS YOU SHOULD DOWN LOAD IT ITS AMAZING!!!!

A BIG THANKS TO THE CREATORS THIS IS THE BEST PIXEL APP EVER!!!!!

### 1/5 — Zu viel pixel

*2015-09-09*

Es ist quasi unmöglich ein vernünftiges Bild damit zu machen . Es ist ja nicht mal auf dem Stand einer Gameboy camera .Also erkennen man gar nichts nur lauter farbige Klötze .🚫

## Frequently asked questions about pixelcam

### What does this app do?

This app transforms your device's camera into a retro video game lens. It allows you to create pixellated portraits, lo-fi landscapes, and arcade-style art by applying various visual effects.

### What are the key features for customizing photos?

You can customize the pixel shape (triangular, square, or hexagonal), adjust the pixel size, select from different color schemes, and flatten the number of colors. You can also pinch to change pixel size and double-tap to switch color modes.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

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

You can create a variety of artistic images, including pixellated portraits, lo-fi landscapes, and art that resembles classic arcade games. The app is designed for users who want a unique, retro aesthetic for their photos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2023-09-28

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.1.2 — 2021-02-11

Fixing some small bugs.

### 3.1.1 — 2021-02-09

Prettying things up a little bit.

### 3.1 — 2021-02-09

Keeping things running smoothly.

### 3.0 — 2018-02-20

Now with trixels and hexels! Square pixels can get boring after a while, so why not try out triangles? Or hexagons?

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## More apps by Jesse Smith

- [Time Warp - Live Video Filters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-warp-live-video-filters/id443254653)

All apps by Jesse Smith: https://appshunter.io/developer/1806003545

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