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Retrospecs
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A pixel art image processing app for iOS

https://8bitartwork.co.uk/

Retrospecs lets you convert images and video clips so they appear as they would on a variety of home computers and consoles from the 70's, 80's and 90's.
Where the streets have limited resolution

(IBM EGA, Bayer 4x4 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
You can now unlock the full version of Retrospecs for £1.99/€1.99/$1.99

In addition to the full suite of system and mode presets, the full version contains custom emulation, font and palette editors as well as additional features such as the emulation mutator.

Find out more at 8bitartwork.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The machine must be maintained at all times

(Apple Macintosh, Atkinson dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#retrospecs #ios #pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork #macintosh
October 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Who dis?

(PICO-8 (Secret palette), Bayer 8x8 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#retrospecs #ios #pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork #puppy #minischnauzer
October 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There should be a new version of Retrospecs trundling out in the next week or two.

Nothing particularly exciting in terms of new features, but the Dragon 32 presets have been overhauled and should now be correct.
July 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The first version of Retrospecs was released in the App Store eleven years ago today.

To celebrate the anniversary, you can unlock the full version for $0.99 / £0.99 / €0.99 for the next week. 🥳

Feel free to spread the word.

8bitartwork.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Sad to hear of the passing of Bill Atkinson, one of the key software developers on the Macintosh, from the QuickDraw system thru to era-defining applications like MacPaint and HyperCard.
June 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Hatched

(Custom per-pixel emulation using Nintendo Gameboy (Daylight) palette. 60x240, 4∶1 pixel ratio.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Embrace

(Custom per-pixel emulation using Desert palette. 136x128, Bayer 8x8 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - https://8bitartwork.co.uk

#retrospecs #ios #pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork #abstract #dithering
March 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Experiencing further degradation

Hope you’re all surviving out there. 🫡

(Custom per-pixel emulation using custom palette. 320x240)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - https://8bitartwork.co.uk

#retrospecs #ios #pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork
February 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Monkey, puzzled

(Custom character emulation using Circlex character set and Nintendo Gameboy Color T1 Reverse palette. 256x192.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - https://8bitartwork.co.uk

#pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork #abstract #abstractart
January 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
“It’s so freeing, it’s beautiful in a way, to have a great failure, there’s nowhere to go but up.”
- David Lynch
January 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Tree ‘n shit. Innit.

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - https://8bitartwork.co.uk.
December 23, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Fonzie-Bot requires your input

(Custom character emulsion using 12-bit palette. 128x480, 4∶1 pixel ratio.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#pixel #pixels #pixelart #8bit #8bitart #computerart #digitalart #designart #art #graphics
November 27, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Churn

(Custom character emulation using custom palette. 240x720, 4∶1 pixel ratio, Bayer 8x8 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#pixel #pixels #pixelart #8bit #8bitart #computerart #digitalart #designart #art #graphics
November 26, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Sunscream

(Custom character emulation using MSX character set and Bubblegum16 palette. 320x320, Bayer 8x8 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#8bit #8bitart #pixelart #pixel #computerart #digitalart #art #graphics
November 26, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Some recent custom conversions. (Yes, I’m still a sucker for the character engine.) 😀

Generated in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 8:13 PM
If you go down to the woods today…

(ZX Spectrum (Bright only). Bayer 8x8 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk.)

#retrospecs #ios #pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork #zxspectrum #theevildead #brucecampbell
November 18, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Stallone : COBRA

(If I’m in a @chinnyvision.bsky.social list, I feel like I should lean into it.) 🫡

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk.)

#pixelart #8bitart
November 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Time for tea time time

(Custom per-pixel emulation using Afternoon palette. 80x160, 2∶1 pixel ratio, Bayer 8x8 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk.)

#retrospecs #ios #pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork
November 16, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Approaching Blobulon-4

(ZX Spectrum (Dim only), Bayer 2x2 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#retrospecs #ios #pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork #zxspectrum #speccy #sinclair
November 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Unresolved case

(Apple Macintosh, Atkinson dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#retrospecs #ios #pixelart #8bitart #8bitartwork #macintosh #atkinson
November 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM
All spooky and shit.

(Custom character emulation using Diet PETSCII character set and Arne ZXArne, palette. 320x360)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#pixel #pixels #pixelart #8bit #8bitart #computerart #digitalart #designart #art #graphics #halloween #ghost
October 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Deeper still

(Custom character emulation using Sabine character set. 320x240)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

Original animation by www.instagram.com/pachon.in.mo...

#pixel #pixels #pixelart #8bit #8bitart #computerart #digitalart #designart #art #graphics
September 30, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Lines and shadows

(BBC (Mode 1) Bayer 8x8 dithering.)

Created in #Retrospecs for #iOS - 8bitartwork.co.uk

#pixel #pixels #pixelart #8bit #8bitart #computerart #digitalart #designart #art #graphics
September 29, 2024 at 12:27 PM