BitCam for PC

★ ★ ★ BitCam Overview

What is BitCam? BitCam is a digital camera app that mimics the design and technology of the mini pocket computer from 1996. The app was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Iconfactory, a company that creates cool things with pixels. BitCam has a black and white interface, chunky controls, and no animations. The app's graphics are blocky but still prioritize clarity and simplicity in the user interface. BitCam is free to download, and its in-app purchase is 1/10th of what Iconfactory charged for shareware in 1996.

Software Features and Description

1. Coming up with terminology in BitCam was a blast: we tried as hard as we could to guess the future wrong! The only reason we got FatBits right was because Bill Atkinson had already invented it.

2. BitCam is the digital camera you would have used on your mini pocket computer back in 1996.

3. Finally, make sure to check out the credits screen: it’s our tribute to the folks that have helped us be a success over the years.

4. BitCam’s graphics are blockier, but have many of the same traits we strive for in today’s client work.

5. What we ended up with shows how much technology has improved since we first started writing software for Apple’s products.

6. The difference now is that BitCam’s in-app purchase is 1/10th of what we charged in 1996.

7. We throttled the speed to simulate the 16-bit processor in the mini pocket computer.

8. Another big difference is today’s 64-bit processor: it can easily process the video signal at 30 frames/second.

9. We stuck to a black & white interface because color graphics support back then was hit-or-miss.

10. We did notice one thing that hasn’t changed over the years: the importance of clarity and simplicity in a user interface.

11. Zoom rects were used for view transitions, scrolling in credits was jerky, and chunky controls were par for the course.

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Download and install BitCam on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
BitCam	Get App ↲	56 4.54	The Iconfactory

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install BitCam app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using BitCam on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "BitCam"
The search will reveal the BitCam app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once BitCam is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including BitCam.
Now enjoy BitCam on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	The Iconfactory	4.54	1.0.4

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native BitCam Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use BitCam,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "BitCam" » then Click "Install".
- BitCam will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get BitCam on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	The Iconfactory	56	4.54

Download on Android: Download Android

BitCam functions

- Mimics the design and technology of the mini pocket computer from 1996

- Black and white interface

- Chunky controls

- No animations

- Blocky graphics that prioritize clarity and simplicity in the user interface

- Free to download

- In-app purchase is 1/10th of what Iconfactory charged for shareware in 1996

- Credits screen that pays tribute to the people who helped Iconfactory be successful over the years

- Retro surprise on the credits screen

✔ Pros:

- Simple and easy to use

- Accomplishes intended goal effectively

- Fun to play around with

- Nostalgic and reminiscent of old 2-bit graphics

- Offers editing existing pictures as an option

- Sound effects add to the old-school feel

☹ Cons:

- Hasn't been updated in over 2 years

- No support for iPhone X and Xs screens

- No greyscale mode offered

- No support for using the volume up button as a shutter for portrait selfies

Top Pcmac Reviews

*LOVE* this app, but it needs an update!

By Johnny-o-doc (Pcmac user)

The folks at Iconfactory are the best (if you’re a Mac-using artist or designer, you *must* check out XScope!). This is such a great app, but it hasn’t been updated in 2 years+!! Can you please update it for the iPhone X & Xs screens, at least? Pretty please?? Please note: I haven’t even marked down your rating in an attempt to force you to do my bidding! 🤪 [Seriously though, keep up all your awesome work. I just downloaded Linea Sketch for my new 11-inch iPad Pro, too.]
Neat idea...

By clin0048 (Pcmac user)

Fun little app indeed! Bumped rating up now that I know about the editing existing pictures is an option. App is simple to use and accomplishes it’s intended goal with aplomb. Far too few apps these day reach each of those goals. I don’t necessarily NEED an app like this but it sure is fun to play around with and I could actually see some technical uses for it in the future!
So Cool

By JaysG! (Pcmac user)

I’ve been a fan and customer of the Icon Factory for 50 years now. ;-) Yes we’ve both been around for awhile. The this app app is a wonderful blast back to the old 2 bit Mac graphics. The app or “Application” or even “Program” as they used to be called is nostalgic, simple and just plain fun to use. Friggin “Fat Bits!” Thanks Bill! Thanks Icon Factory.
Great :-)

By ReviewerNickname1 (Pcmac user)

Great app, a trip to use, reminds me of my GameBoy Camera. Love the old school sound effects too. Only 2 suggestions - maybe offer a greyscale mode also? Even the GB had B&W+2 shades or grey. The other thing is the adding Volume Up button shutter support. I find it makes Portrait selfies much easier.