Retrospecs

Spec sheet

Purpose

Retrospecs converts images and video clips to look like output from home computers and consoles from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Platforms

The maker says Retrospecs is available for iPhone, iPod and iPad and requires iOS 14 or later in its current version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Privacy

The maker says Retrospecs does not collect or store data outside the app, and images or videos stay in the app unless the user chooses to share them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Support

The maker directs users to contact [email protected] for help or feature suggestions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Founded

2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Animations

The maker’s site describes more than ten animation effects that can be applied to still images.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Blending

The maker says version 3.0 added blending modes for combining pixel artwork with original images.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Custom emulations

Users can create custom modes based on four graphics engines, with a range of colour palettes and character fonts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Developer

The App Store identifies John Parker as the developer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Dithering

The maker lists dithering methods including Floyd-Steinberg, Atkinson, Stucki, Jarvis, Sierra, checkerboard, Bayer and halftone patterns.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Exports

The maker lists native .SCR and .TAP file export for Sinclair ZX Spectrum presets.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Mac availability

The App Store labels the app “Not verified for macOS.”Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Older-version analytics

Versions before 3.7 track some user activity anonymously, and the maker says this can be disabled in settings.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 8bitartwork.co.uk

Presets

The App Store listing says it includes more than forty system looks, including the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Sega Mega Drive and Nintendo Game Boy.Read 11 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

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