# Cartooning Camera Apps Turn Your Everyday Photos into Manga with the iPhone Manga Camera By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-09-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-manga-app References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/techno/iphone-manga-camera/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/manga-camera/id557883632?mt=8) For all the manga fans out there, you can now turn your everyday photos into [manga drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas) with a new iPhone Manga Camera app. I was never an artist, but I wished and tried to draw like the comics I loved to read. With the Manga Camera app, users can transform their photos into works of manga art with a simple snap. The app also comes with a wide selection of effects so the black and white photos can be customized with the familiar style of the popular Japanese comics. Just like [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monetization-apps), this awesome [iPhone manga app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-photoshop-app-for-iphone) can turn anyone into an artist. Although this app was ranked number one in downloads in Japan, it’s also available in English. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Artistic Transformation:** Apps that transform everyday photos into artistic drawings are becoming increasingly popular. - **Personalization of Digital Media:** The ability to customize digital content according to personal preferences is becoming a top priority for consumers. - **Integration of Eastern Artistic Styles:** The integration of eastern artistic styles into western culture is prevalent in today's digital age. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photography companies can explore ways to incorporate the trend of virtual artistic transformation into their products and services. - **Technology:** The continued personalization of digital media has enormous potential for tech companies to explore and innovate. - **Entertainment:** The integration of eastern artistic styles like manga comics could inspire Hollywood and other entertainment industries to create new content and mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [AI Cartoon Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-cartoon-generators.md) - [Manga Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manga-animation.md) - [AI Coloring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splat.md) - [Creative Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet.md) - [Digital AI-Generated Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picsart-1.md) - [Mobile Magnification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macroscope-2.md) - [Power-Unlocking Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-camera-app.md) - [Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-film.md)