# Swap RGB — Exchange photo's color channel

> App for swapping RGB color channels in photos to create effects. (iPhone/iPad app by 奇志 熊.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-rgb/id1109935965 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [奇志 熊](https://appshunter.io/developer/645849034)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2016-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-rgb/id1109935965/reviews.md

## What is Swap RGB?

It's simple to adjust image's color by swapping Red / Green / Blue channel each other.
Easy to make an infrared effect photo.
This app won't cause any loss of image quality.

How to it works:
1. Click RG \ RB \ GB buttons to select channel to be mixed
2.Long press on mask-view to set a mask.
3. Drag slider to change swapping volume
4. Save

Please Note:
The Red-Green swapping is free, the Red-Blue swapping or the Green-Blue swapping needs to pay. 

The Mac version of this app  is also available in Mac App Store now.

## Key features

- Swap Red, Green, and Blue color channels
- Create infrared effect photos
- No loss of image quality
- Masking for selective adjustments
- Adjust swapping volume

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable All Swapping | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-rgb/id1109935965/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It works!

*2024-05-22*

Don’t let the amount of negative reviews scare you off. I’m using an iPhone 15 Pro. I do mostly infrared photography with a full spectrum converted Canon 6D MKII. I wanted the ability to quickly convert my infrareds without dragging my laptop everywhere. I took a chance, spent the 10 bucks and tries it. I use the canon controller app to move the photos wirelessly from the camera to my phone. Set a custom white balance in your camera and use the jpegs. Load them in the app and experiment a few minutes. Took me five minutes of playing with it and once I figured out it’s not as complicated as I thought it worked flawlessly. And very quickly too. So yes, it works and works well. Bravo.

### 3/5 — 1 sample before pay

*2023-07-14*

I would have zero problems paying this $10 if you have just one allowance to try the swap feature. No way am I just paying without any sort of proof that it works.

### 5/5 — IR effect

*2022-11-24*

Although the images suppled with this App, state it gives an Infrared ‘look’ ???… if you are an actual IR Photographer, the App is great for your Cannel Swap on the ‘go’… then taken into your mobile editing software… to enhance the image… Mal Holmes.

### 3/5 — A paywall to do the swap everyone wants

*2022-02-08*

After a bunch of searches it turns out to be $9.99…. Not sure it this is yearly or forever…
No testing capabilities…
Maybe f I get to try it & the cost is explained I’ll pay for the 3rd swap

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2020-09-13*

I regret giving it access to my camera roll. Laggy and poorly working app, and there’s an in-app-purchase with an unknown price required to use the red/blue channel. From the use I got out of it, it was laggy and poorly working.

### 1/5 — Nothing there

*2018-06-22*

Just a white screen

**Developer response:** Hi some issues had been fixed with the last version.

### 1/5 — This app won’t open

*2017-12-14*

Downloaded it, wouldn’t open. Deleted it and downloaded again. Still won’t open.

**Developer response:** Hi Hogwarts:Could you send your iOS version and iPhone type to support@MiniArtSoft.com to help us figure this issue out?Thank you!

### 2/5 — Consider it a work-in-progress app

*2017-09-27*

Great concept, but needs a lot of work. There should be a way to keep the previous channels’ settings so you can adjust as you go, rather than have to restore if you make a mistake and increase or decrease a channel too much. 

Also beware, does not save the images. I just lost two images I’d spent a lot of time on, assuming that ‘Save the photo’ was going to put it in my camera roll.

## Frequently asked questions about Swap RGB

### How do I swap color channels in Swap RGB?

You can swap color channels by clicking the RG, RB, or GB buttons. Then, use the slider to adjust the swapping volume. Long-pressing on the mask-view allows you to set a mask for selective adjustments.

### Does Swap RGB have ads?

No, Swap RGB does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What devices is Swap RGB compatible with?

Swap RGB is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It is designed for users who want to edit photos on their Apple devices.

### What is the age rating for Swap RGB?

Swap RGB has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in photo editing.

### Can I create infrared effects with Swap RGB?

Yes, Swap RGB is designed to easily create infrared effect photos by swapping color channels. This allows for unique and artistic visual alterations.

### Does Swap RGB affect image quality?

No, the app is designed to not cause any loss of image quality when performing color channel swaps. Your original image resolution and detail are preserved.

### What features require payment in Swap RGB?

The Red-Green swapping feature is free. However, the Red-Blue swapping and the Green-Blue swapping functionalities require a one-time payment.

### How often is Swap RGB updated?

The latest version of Swap RGB is 3.0.0, which was last updated on January 21, 2020. Users can expect the app to be stable with its current features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2020-01-21

- Dark mode improvement
- Multi-task mode (no longer have to be running with the Full Screen mode for the iPadOS)
- More tips added
- UI improvements

### 2.9.0 — 2019-12-30

Workflow improvements

### 2.7.0 — 2019-12-18

New language added

### 2.6.0 — 2019-12-13

Minor bug fixes

### 2.5.0 — 2019-12-12

- Mask layer added for swapping a special zone 's pixels
- PNG issues fixed

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