PhotoShade 2

Press Kit

PhotoShade lets you search your photo library by colour: a whole new way to uncover your best shots for social media, relive memories, and spark inspiration.

Features

Hue Search: Drag the colour slider and watch the photo grid update instantly with all your photos in that hue, whether you’re looking for vivid sunsets, green landscapes, or concert purples
Most Recent: Quickly surface recent highlights from your library, perfect for finding aesthetic photos to post while they’re still fresh
Black & White: Rediscover your black, white, and grey photos and artwork, ideal for mood boards or monochrome inspiration
Search in Albums: Explore photos from any album, including shared albums, to relive memories from trips, events, and special moments
Shortlist: As you browse, drag standout shots into the Shortlist. Then easily narrow them down before sharing, posting, or adding to an album
Add to Album: Organise your library by adding results directly to an album
Private: PhotoShade processes your images entirely on device to protect your privacy

Who Is This For?

PhotoShade is for anyone who wants to explore their photo library in a new way: photography enthusiasts, social media creators, or anyone looking to rediscover old memories.

Who Am I?

I’m an independent developer based in Melbourne, Australia. I started building iOS apps in 2015 when I was 11, and have loved creating unique and enjoyable user experiences ever since.

PhotoShade 2

PhotoShade 2 is a complete reimagining of PhotoShade, introducing an all-new design and frequently requested features including grayscale search and the Shortlist. Built from the ground up, it offers a more fluid UI and improved performance.

PhotoShade 2 launched on Saturday July 26, 2025. It supports English, French, German, and Japanese.