# pixelizer: Pixel Art Camera

> App to pixelate camera feed, photos, and faces with adjustable pixel size. (iPhone/iPad app by 隆明 弥生.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelizer-pixel-art-camera/id1166155289 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [隆明 弥生](https://appshunter.io/developer/315124358)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelizer-pixel-art-camera/id1166155289/reviews.md

## What is pixelizer?

Welcome to the 8-bit world.

pixelizer turns everything your camera sees into real-time pixel art. Before you even press the shutter, you're already living inside a retro video game — complete with Game Boy greens, PICO-8 blues, LED-style dot matrices, and CRT scanlines.

■ Real-time pixelization
• Live camera feed becomes pixel art instantly
• Pick your pixel shape: classic squares or LED dots
• Retro palettes built in: Off / Game Boy / PICO-8 / Grayscale / Apple II / MSX / Arcade
• Bayer 4×4 ordered dithering for authentic pixel-art shading
• Optional CRT scanline effect for extra nostalgia
• Adjustable pixel size (5–50) via slider
• Toggle cell borders on/off to change the mood

■ Gestures
• Tap: focus
• Double-tap: toggle the controls
• Pinch: zoom
• Shutter: tap to shoot, hold to record

■ A great camera experience
• Full-screen preview, edge to edge
• Tap anywhere to focus and lock exposure
• Pinch to zoom
• Press and hold the peek button to see the original frame
• Shoot with the volume buttons or the Camera Control button
• Shutter sound and one-tap save to a dedicated "pixelizer" album

■ Gallery & sharing
• Browse, share, or delete your shots right inside the app
• One-tap share with a built-in #pixelizer tag
• Import photos from your library to pixelize anything you've already shot

■ System integration
• Siri & Shortcuts support — just say "Open pixelizer"
• Full Japanese / English localization

Your street, your selfie, your lunch, your pet — everything becomes an 8-bit adventure. Start cropping the world in pixels today.

## Key features

- Real-time camera pixelation
- Adjustable pixel size
- Face and eye pixelation modes
- Pixelize existing photos
- Save and share pixelated images
- Grid on/off option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelizer-pixel-art-camera/id1166155289/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2020-11-06*

I bought this app to Pixellate photos for quilting.
This app has camera access and creates a poorly pixelated preview from your rear camera- it also pixels your face but with huge squares so you can’t tell it’s a face.
When I tried to pixelate a photo from my phones gallery - absolutely nothing the app just goes back to the original rear camera preview And  takes a random screenshot of exactly the same photo un-  pixelated - so you just get another copy of a photo you already have.
Terrible im so sorry but I’d like my money back please?

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work with library photos

*2018-12-26*

Accessed the library and temporarily loads the photo with an action menu, but never actually performs any operation on it.

**Developer response:** Thank you for feedback. I'll work on the problems.

### 5/5 — Lovely app, and worth the price!

*2018-08-24*

Normallly I would not invest money into an app, but this app is truly worth it. The camera graphics are slightly slow, but you can get over that because of how well it pixels any picture in your camera roll. Perfect app!

### 1/5 — Sloppy design, don’t do the job at all

*2018-08-02*

On my iPhone 6, photos keep getting wrong aspect ratios after pixelization, and worse yet, there’s no control over it.

You have to be lucky to have your photo pixelized correctly. Even the camera doesn’t give you the right dimensions, you’ll see everything squished in the  viewer.

Functions of the buttons are not self-explanatory and too blurry to even guess what they do. Terrible irony here, since it’s an app meant to hide details.

**Developer response:** Thank you for feedbacks. I'll work on bugs regarding aspect ratio and the design of buttons.

## Frequently asked questions about pixelizer

### What is pixelizer?

pixelizer is an entertainment app that allows you to make everything you see into a pixelated picture. You can use it with your camera or with photos from your library.

### How much does pixelizer cost?

pixelizer is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Does pixelizer have ads?

No, pixelizer does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

### What devices does pixelizer support?

pixelizer is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS.

### What is the age rating for pixelizer?

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

### When was pixelizer last updated?

The latest version of pixelizer, 1.2.9, was last updated on September 24, 2021. It was originally released on October 18, 2016.

### Can I pixelize just faces with pixelizer?

Yes, pixelizer offers a specific 'Pixelize face part' mode, allowing you to selectively pixelate faces within your camera view or photos.

### What is the user sentiment for pixelizer?

Based on the available data, pixelizer has a rating of 2.7 stars from 3 ratings, suggesting mixed user satisfaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-05-26

Two new ways to play:

• ASCII mode — turn the live camera into text art for a retro terminal look.
• Presets — jump straight to Game Boy, 8-bit, Arcade, CRT, ASCII, or Dots with a single tap.

Switch looks anytime from the new strip below the shutter.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-05-07

Three new color palettes:
• Apple II — vivid 6-color HGR
• MSX — 15 colors from the TMS9918
• Arcade — bright 16-color set inspired by 80s game cabinets

More retro looks for your shots.

Double-tap to hide or show the controls and view the preview full screen.

You can now buy the developer a coffee
• A new "Support the developer" section at the bottom of Settings
• Tip any amount you like — ¥200, ¥500, or ¥1,500 — whenever you want
• Tipping is entirely optional. Every feature of the app stays free, with or without a tip
• Every tip earns a heartfelt "Thank you!"

The settings screen has also been redesigned. If you're enjoying the app, a tip would mean a lot

### 1.2.9 — 2021-09-24

- iOS15 support

### 1.2.8 — 2020-08-29

- Zoom support by pinching

### 1.2.7 — 2020-08-26

- Disabled home indicator(white bar) at the bottom.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-07.*