Bleach Bypass - Retro VHS Cam
Y2K Film Filter & FX Editor
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
60+ cinematic filters. VHS, digicam, glitch & retro effects. Shoot with real-time camera filters or edit your photos & videos. The bleach bypass look, in your pocket.
Turn your photos and videos into cinematic art with Bleach Bypass — the retro camera app packed with 60+ film effects, digicam filters, and creative tools.
Shoot with real-time filters or edit photos and videos from your library. From classic bleach bypass looks to VHS, CCD, disposable, and Polaroid simulations — every effect is crafted to give your content that authentic analog film aesthetic.
REAL-TIME CAMERA WITH LIVE FILTERS
Shoot photos and videos with effects applied in real-time. No post-processing needed — what you see is what you get. Choose from 17 live camera filters including Bleach Bypass, VHS, CCD, Disposable, Teal & Orange, and more. Switch aspect ratios (9:16, 4:3, 1:1), lock focus and exposure, adjust white balance, and set a timer for hands-free shots.
60+ CINEMATIC EFFECTS IN 3 CATEGORIES
Filters — Signature cinematic looks: Bleach Bypass, Doll House, Jet Black, Teal & Orange, Solarize, and more. High-contrast noir, faded vintage tones, and moody color grading inspired by darkroom techniques.
Digicams — Retro device simulations that capture the charm of old school cameras: Nokia, Motorola, CCD, 3GS, Webcam, Polaroid, Disposable, VHS, Surveillance, Thermal, and more. The Y2K aesthetic, perfected.
Tools — Creative effects for bold edits: Glitch, Halftone, Duotone, Dither, Pointillize, Face Blur, and Composite. Turn any photo into graphic art.
ADVANCED ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS
Fine-tune every detail with 14 adjustment parameters:
- Intensity, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation
- Temperature, Tint, Highlights, Shadows
- Sharpness, Blur, Grain, Grain Size
- Vignette, Fade
Layer adjustments on top of any effect for a look that is uniquely yours. Every slider updates in real-time so you can see exactly what you are creating.
PHOTO & VIDEO EDITOR
Import any photo or video from your library and transform it with the full effect collection. Browse effects by category — Favorites, Filters, Digicams, and Tools. Customize each effect with dedicated controls for glow, ghost, pixel, scanline, and noise. Export in high quality.
WHY BLEACH BYPASS?
Bleach bypass is a classic film photography technique where the bleach step is skipped during development, producing high contrast, desaturated images with a gritty, cinematic grain. Originally used in movies like Saving Private Ryan and Se7en, this look defined an era of visual storytelling.
We built this app to bring that raw, analog energy to your phone. No presets borrowed from generic photo editors — every effect is purpose-built for the lo-fi, retro, and vintage aesthetic.
WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE
- 17 effects including Bleach Bypass, Doll House, Candy, Jet Black, and retro digicam simulations
- Full camera with live filters
- All 14 adjustment controls
- Photo and video editing
UNLOCK PREMIUM
Subscribe to unlock the full experience:
- All 60+ effects including VHS, Thermal, Glitch, Halftone, Duotone, CCD, Nokia, and more
- Advanced effect customization
- Unlimited exports
- No ads
SUBSCRIPTION INFO
Bleach Bypass Premium is available as a weekly, monthly, or annual subscription. The annual plan includes a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase.
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Information
- Seller
- ARKADIUSZ PICHURSKI
- Size
- 12.6 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Access $3.99
- Premium Access $14.99
- Copyright
- © HappRead