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What’s New Version 1.1.0
Added Color Palettes and Frames!
[Color Palettes]
Enjoy your photos in 7 retro-tech color palettes. Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy, and more
— recreating the look of classic computer screens.
[Frames]
Add retro frames to your photos:
- MacPaint: Inspired by the legendary paint app by Bill Atkinson
- Classic Mac: Classic Macintosh window-style frame
- Terminal: Terminal window-style frame
- White Frame / No Frame
Simply choose a theme (frame + palette combination) to instantly change the mood. You can also customize the palette
independently.
[Other Improvements]
- Moved rounded corner toggle to save screen for real-time preview
- Added icons to brightness slider
- Improved overall UI usability
Description
Transform your photos with the iconic Atkinson dithering algorithm — the same technique used on the original Macintosh by
Bill Atkinson. Create stunning retro-style images with a single tap.
# What is Atkinson Dithering?
Atkinson dithering was the algorithm behind the classic 1-bit graphics of early Macintosh computers. It converts photos i
nto beautiful two-tone pixel patterns, producing images with a distinctive vintage charm and remarkably small file sizes.
# Features
- Real-time Atkinson dithering preview through your camera
- 7 retro-tech color palettes: Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy, Apple II Green, White Phospho
r, and classic black & white
- 5 iconic frames inspired by computing history: MacPaint, Classic Mac window, Terminal, White Frame, and frameless
- Adjustable brightness control
- Rounded corner option
- Square photo output optimized for social media
- Lightweight PNG output with tiny file sizes
# Color Palettes
Go beyond black and white. Choose from color palettes inspired by legendary displays — the green glow of VT100 terminals, the warm amber of IBM monitors, the creamy screen of the original Macintosh, and more.
# Retro Frames
Wrap your dithered photos in frames inspired by classic software. The MacPaint frame features pixel-perfect tool palettes and menu bars, just like Bill Atkinson's legendary paint program. The Classic Mac frame recreates the iconic window chrome of early Macintosh.
# Perfect for
- Retro and vintage photo enthusiasts
- Pixel art lovers
- Social media posts with a unique aesthetic
- Anyone who appreciates the beauty of 1-bit graphics
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Version history 13 versions
Build 884597705v1.1.02026-04-17 22:35:23
Added Color Palettes and Frames!
[Color Palettes]
Enjoy your photos in 7 retro-tech color palettes. Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy, and more
— recreating the look of classic computer screens.
[Frames]
Add retro frames to your photos:
- MacPaint: Inspired by the legendary paint app by Bill Atkinson
- Classic Mac: Classic Macintosh window-style frame
- Terminal: Terminal window-style frame
- White Frame / No Frame
Simply choose a theme (frame + palette combination) to instantly change the mood. You can also customize the palette
independently.
[Other Improvements]
- Moved rounded corner toggle to save screen for real-time preview
- Added icons to brightness slider
- Improved overall UI usability
Build 884171316v1.0.112026-04-06 01:10:09
iOS's Dark Mode is now supported.
Build 883562816v1.0.102026-03-20 15:34:20
minor bug fix.
Build 865402060v1.0.92024-04-26 09:27:18
minor bug fix.
Build 864939740v1.0.82024-04-06 21:15:55
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- Changed: Move previous or next image with swipe left/right action on Album > Preview
- Improved: Screen transition performance
Build 864785098v1.0.72024-03-28 06:57:35
fix minor bugs.
Build 857841343v1.0.62023-06-15 04:51:02
fix bugs.
Build 857750116v1.0.52023-06-12 21:47:07
fix some bugs.
Build 844721591v1.0.42021-10-16 09:53:18
fix screen transition.
Build 842879715v1.0.32021-07-02 21:07:42
minor bug fix.
Build 842533156v1.0.22021-06-06 02:37:41
minor bug fix.
Build 842391869v1.0.02021-05-30 20:56:55
Build 842440502v1.0.12021-05-30 23:42:01
minor bug fix.
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Added Color Palettes and Frames!
[Color Palettes]
Enjoy your photos in 7 retro-tech color palettes. Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy
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description updated
Transform your photos with the iconic Atkinson dithering algorithm — the same technique used on the original Macintosh by
Bill Atkinson. Create stunning retro-
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Version 1.1.0 released
Added Color Palettes and Frames!
[Color Palettes]
Enjoy your photos in 7 retro-tech color palettes. Terminal Green, Amber Monitor, Original Macintosh, Game Boy, and more
— recreating the look of classic computer screens.
[Frames]
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minor bug fix.
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- Changed: Move previous or next image with swipe left/right action on Album > Preview
- Improved: Screen transition performance
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fix minor bugs.
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fix bugs.
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fix some bugs.
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minor bug fix.
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