8Bit Photo Lab, Retro Effects

Name: 8Bit Photo Lab, Retro Effects
Rating: 3.3818183 (15014 reviews)
Author: Ilixa

By: Ilixa

8-bit graphic retro conversions for photos with glitch, stickers and text.

Features & Capabilities

8Bit Photo Lab converts any picture into retro 8-bit pixel art. Choose from 50+ color palettes (Game Boy, NES, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, and more), adjust dithering, resolution (from 8x8 up to 2048x2048, with PNG exports up to 4096x4096), and preview in real time before saving or sharing. New features include Live Preview Camera, retro text, glitch effects, stickers, and multiple output styles like beads, bricks, puzzle, and painted looks.

The app emphasizes simplicity and powerful controls: fine-tune brightness, contrast, saturation, and local contrast; crop to the exact area you want; and browse looks instantly with immediate results. A dedicated glitch menu adds creative chaos (screen melts, pixel sorting, interlacing, and more), while optional grid overlays support bead artists and cross-stitchers. Outputs remain high quality and export-ready for various creative projects.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Art Photography Design

By:

Ilixa

Downloads:

3,813,583 509

Rating:

3.38

(15,014) 0.06

Version:

1.14 Last updated: 2026-03-20

Version code:

Creation date:

2015-02-12

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.ilixa.ebp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

26.83MB

Email:

co*****@ilixa.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 28,800 ▼ 50

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Developed by:

Ilixa

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ilixa.ebp

Email:

co*****@ilixa.com

Website:

http://ilixa.com

User Reviews

Overall, users cherish the nostalgic 8-bit effects and the app’s revival for modern Android devices. The retro look and simple interface make it easy to create vintage-style photos and retro textures for indie games. A key positive trend is that updates have brought compatibility with current phones (Pixel 7/9, Galaxy devices, etc.), though installation issues on newer devices were a recurring complaint before updates. A few users also noted occasional licensing glitches related to the Gold feature. In summary, the app is beloved for its vibe and usefulness, with ongoing updates improving compatibility.

Pros

Authentic, broad set of retro 8-bit effects that give an authentic vintage look.
The app is back from being abandoned and updated to support modern Android devices.
Works on current devices after updates, including Pixel 7/9 and Galaxy devices; broad compatibility.
Simple and easy to use for quick retro edits.
Useful for indie game textures and retro graphics.

Cons

Installation/incompatibility issues on newer devices (notably Pixel series) before updates; multiple users reported this.
Some users report occasional licensing/purchasing glitches related to the Gold feature re-prompting after long ownership.

Recent reviews

Very fun and surprisingly good at image manipulation. Short of seriously using photoshop or coding image glitches yourself this is the best at what it does. I've been using it for almost a decade now, never got bored. Thought it had been discontinued. I'm very happy to find that it's still being updated for newer Android versions.