Retrica iOS version 8.6 is here — and it’s all about capturing the season’s light, memories, and mood more beautifully than ever before.
From dreamy new image effects to essential camera upgrades, this update makes it even easier to express your style in every frame.
New Photo Effects: Soft Light, Bloom, and Halation
Summer light has a special kind of magic — and with three new photo effects, now you can capture it just the way it feels.
Soft Light
A warm and cozy glow that smooths harsh edges and gently brightens your photo. Perfect for portraits, soft indoor light, and nostalgic summer afternoons.
Bloom
A light-diffusing effect that creates a soft haze around highlights. Think golden hour, glimmering water, or dreamlike city lights.
Halation
Inspired by vintage film photography, this effect adds a reddish glow around bright areas, reminiscent of the 90s film camera mood. Great for emotional shots, low contrast lighting, or adding that cinematic vibe.
These new effects are perfect for anyone looking to add a dreamy, film-inspired touch to their photos.
16:9 High-Resolution Support
Your widescreen photos just got sharper. Retrica 8.6 now supports high-resolution shooting in 16:9 aspect ratio, making it ideal for content creators, storytellers, or anyone who loves framing moments a little wider.
Based on your feedback, we’ve made sure that your 16:9 shots look just as stunning as your standard ones.
Choose Your Format: HEIF or JPEG
Some like it classic, others like it compact. Now, you can choose between HEIF and JPEG photo formats directly from your app settings.
- HEIF: Smaller file size, great quality
- JPEG: Universally supported, easy to share
This gives you more control over storage, quality, and compatibility.
New Onboarding Experience for First-Time Users
If you’re new to Retrica, our completely redesigned onboarding flow helps you start off right.
You’ll get:
- A guided intro to different shooting modes
- Personalized preset recommendations based on your style
- A faster, smoother path to capturing your best shots
Whether you’re taking your first photo or your hundredth, we want every moment to feel effortless and inspiring.
And as always…
This update also includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements to make your Retrica experience better, faster, and more reliable.
Update Now and Try It for Yourself
Whether you’re chasing golden light, capturing quiet moments, or simply adjusting your style to fit the season, Retrica 8.6 brings you the tools to do it beautifully.
Update now and explore what your summer looks like — through the lens of Bloom, Soft Light, and Halation.
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