What's New

Fix for saving photos as a lower resolution. All newer devices should save at full 12MP resolution.

App Description

SWRLY is a modern take on the original swirly lens, the Petzval, created in 1840 by Josef Petzval. This lens design was one of the first portrait lenses and is characterized by a unique swirly bokeh effect. Many of the earliest photos (daguerreotypes, tintypes, etc.) were captured with Petzval lenses.

The Petzval lens has a sharp center region surrounded by swirly bokeh, making it fantastic for portraits. SWRLY is the first app to faithfully recreate this effect.

FEATURES
- Unique swirly bokeh authentic to the original lens
- Great for portraits with Depth and TrueDepth support
- Simple to use with great results
- Presets like antique film types such as daguerreotype, tintype, etc.

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iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • August 01, 2017 Initial release
  • June 14, 2019 New version 2.5
  • June 14, 2019 Price increase: $2.99 -> $4.99
  • June 14, 2019 Price increase: $2.99 -> $4.99
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $2.99 -> $4.99
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $2.99 -> $4.99
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $2.99 -> $4.99
  • June 16, 2019 Price increase: $2.99 -> $4.99
  • September 16, 2023 New version 2.9