If you love the aesthetic of vintage magazine scans, printed photographs, and retro film textures, Retrica’s new SCANNER preset is here to transform your digital images. Inspired by the nostalgic look of scanned prints, SCANNER enhances your photos with flat tones, subtle grain, and a softened contrast—perfect for achieving that authentic scanned magazine effect.

What Makes SCANNER Unique?

SCANNER is built on Retrica’s original HEZE LUT filter, refined to mimic the texture and feel of aged, printed photographs. This preset works beautifully with both high-contrast images and low-light photography, adding a delicate grain and muted highlights to give your photos a retro, printer-scanned appearance.

• Flat Tones & Reduced Contrast – Helps balance shadows and highlights for a natural print-like finish.
• Subtle Grain Effect – Replicates the fine texture of vintage newspapers and magazines.
• HSL Adjustments – Enhances hidden details while keeping colors soft and true to the nostalgic look.
• Versatile for Different Lighting Conditions – Works well with both high-contrast and low-light shots.

The Inspiration Behind SCANNER

We wanted to bring back the charm of old printed magazines—those beautifully faded, grainy images that capture timeless nostalgia. SCANNER was designed to recreate that retro aesthetic while maintaining the depth and clarity of modern digital photography. The result? A preset that feels as if your image was scanned straight from a vintage newspaper or photo album, giving your photos an authentic film-like quality.

How SCANNER Works

To craft the perfect scanned-photo effect, SCANNER starts with 30% intensity of HEZE, creating a warm and slightly hazy foundation. Highlights are softened, shadows are deepened, and colors are subtly adjusted to mimic the ink-on-paper look of retro prints. The added grain effect completes the illusion, making every image feel like a beautifully preserved memory.

Try SCANNER Today!

If you’re looking to add character and a timeless print-inspired feel to your photos, SCANNER is the perfect preset for you. Whether you’re shooting street photography, portraits, or moody still-life shots, this preset will bring out the best in your images.

Transform your photos into printer-scanned masterpieces with SCANNER—now available in Retrica!

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