# Retro Film - 8mm Video Maker — Vintage effects movie camera

> App for creating retro-style movies with vintage video effects. (iPhone/iPad app by TAIKI HIRATA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-film-8mm-video-maker/id957241348 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TAIKI HIRATA](https://appshunter.io/developer/719880632)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-film-8mm-video-maker/id957241348/reviews.md

## What is Retro Film?

Retro Movie Maker Apps!
Let's make retro effect movies by editing your videos!

"Retro Film" is the free movie editor apps for making retro effects movies like monotone, sepia and more.

You will be able to edit videos taken with your video camera and make old style movies easily by this movie maker apps.

You can add two types film grain to your video.

You can choose films from monotone, sepia and more color films.
＊If you want to save color films movie, you need to purchase Add-on.


■Function List
1. Adding Film Grain
You can make old style movies by adding film grain.

2. Adding Film Color Effect
You can edit video color by selecting films.
＊If you want to save color films movie, you need to purchase Add-on.

3. Editing Light Effect
You can emulate the light effects such as when adjusting the light intensity of the projector.

4. Editing Defocusing Effect
You can emulate the defocusing effects like movie taken at the old 8mm video camera.

5. Editing Vignette Effect
You can emulate the Vignette effects like movies projected by old projector.

6. Editing Flicker Effect
You can emulate the Flicker effects like movie taken at the old 8mm video camera.
＊Be careful. Too bigger flicker effect will put a strain on your eyes.

7. Editing frame rate.
You can adjust the video frame rate in a pseudo.
By using this function, you can reproduce the feeling of frame dropping of old films such as 24 fps and 18 fps.
＊It does not change the frame rate itself of the movie file.


■About In-app Advertising
Banner Advertising is displayed in Home Screen.
Full Screen Advertising will be displayed, after you have saved the movie.
You can hide these Advertising by purchasing "Additional Function Add-on".

## Key features

- Add film grain
- Apply color film effects
- Edit light intensity
- Emulate defocusing
- Add vignette effects
- Simulate flicker effects
- Adjust frame rate

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Functions | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-film-8mm-video-maker/id957241348/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Actually amazing 😳🙌

*2026-01-28, version 2.2*

I must have downloaded about ten video editors; every single one (expected of course) give you 3/7 days trial blah blah but I just wanted a simple grain/vignette and selection of colour palettes - for £2 this does everything I need with the simplest, intuitive interface… completely worth it, cheers! 👊

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2026-01-09*

Even when working with a three sec clip in medium setting it crashes almost immediately and can’t use it

### 5/5 — can you add themes to this app please

*2022-12-29*

can you add themes to this app

### 4/5 — Its ok

*2021-05-07, version 1.9.2*

It looks like a old film but is there a download feature.

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2020-07-30*

App was once good but now crashes every time I create a video and try to save it to my phone.

### 5/5 — Not a cash grab

*2020-06-26*

The most annoying thing about looking for an old Timey super 8 filter was that every single one was a cashgrab. This one lets you browse certain filters for free and then you can pay for more options.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2020-04-12*

The app crashes every time I import a video (6 sec long). I’m using an iPhone 11 Pro Max with the latest iOS.

### 5/5 — Simple! HOWEVER‼️

*2019-10-30*

I’ve been using this app since last year. Loyal. However, it’s now crashing. This is so sad, please fix this. I use IPHONE XS MAX. I edit video 1080 P and above. 60FPS.

### 5/5 — Great Free Retro Film

*2019-09-01*

I give this app 5 stars because it lets me import and export videos with sound, with some free filters and effects. 

This is the only free retro film app worth having, that I have come across. Every other app is a money grab besides this. 

The negative reviews I read were about technical difficulties, and were from years ago. It appears the app has improved since then. 

If anything changes, my review will update. For now, 5 stars; I’m very happy with this retro film app!

### 5/5 — I LOVE IT!

*2019-04-27*

Gives my videos the vintage aesthetic look and it’s super easy to use. SO happy I got it 😍

## Frequently asked questions about Retro Film

### What does this app do?

This app allows you to create retro-style movies by applying various vintage effects to your videos. You can edit videos to give them an old film look, similar to what you might achieve with an 8mm camera.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include adding film grain, applying monotone and sepia color effects, editing light intensity to emulate projector effects, emulating defocusing and vignette effects, simulating flicker, and adjusting the frame rate to reproduce the feel of old films.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, displaying banner ads on the home screen and full-screen ads after saving a movie. However, to save movies with color film effects or to hide all advertisements, you will need to purchase an 'Additional Function Add-on'.

### What kind of effects can I apply to my videos?

You can apply a range of retro effects such as film grain, monotone and sepia color filters, light intensity adjustments, defocusing, vignette, and flicker effects. You can also adjust the frame rate to mimic older film formats.

### Can I use this app on my phone?

This application is designed for mobile devices. While the description doesn't specify operating systems, apps in this category are typically available for both iOS and Android platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2025-09-16

Supported iOS18.

### 2.1 — 2023-04-24

・Supported iOS16.

### 2.0 — 2021-09-27

Support iOS15.

### 1.9.2 — 2020-12-23

Updated advertising SDK.

### 1.9.1 — 2020-09-30

Support iOS14.

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