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Show HN: OldRoll, a free vintage photo editor for the browser

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OldRoll is a browser-based vintage photo editor that recreates camera-specific looks - Digicam, Y2K, 90s, Film, VHS, Polaroid and Dreamy among them - and lets you fine-tune exposure, contrast, warmth, saturation, lens blur and grain. Edits start from recognizable camera character or focused filters, with adjustable intensity, side-by-side comparison and downloadable results. Layered assets include frames, instant-print borders, light leaks, stickers, customizable date stamps and collage layouts, and you can crop, arrange strips or grids and preserve an unedited copy. The online editor emphasizes mobile readiness and no installation; the mobile app provides a dedicated camera-first experience.

The product targets content creators, photography enthusiasts, niche subcultures, online sellers, musicians and cosplay/anime creators who want consistent retro visuals without heavy manual retouching. The platform touts large-scale adoption - 50M+ downloads, 213k+ reviews, app ratings around 4.7/4.3 and over 2B photos and videos edited - and the online launch is offered 100% free with current features. User feedback praises convincing vintage rendering and creative control, while common requests mention more realistic light leaks, video capture, occasional slowdowns and some ads; lifetime purchase and library expansion are noted positively.

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