Atkinson
Photo by Atkinson dithering
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
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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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
The developer, koyachi, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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- Location
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- Location
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Information
- Seller
- Tsutomu Koyachi
- Size
- 19.7 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Japanese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Standard Month USD 0.99
- Standard Year USD 9.99
- Copyright
- © 2021 koyachi