# Photo-Converting Cameras The iPhone-to-Polaroid Converted Changes Digital Images to Polaroids By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-10-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-to-polaroid-converter References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/183690527739221124/iPhone-to-Polaroid-Converter) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/impossible/impossible-instant-lab-turn-iphone-images-into-rea) The iPhone to Polaroid converter allows images from your phone to be transformed into unique, analog photos. The 'Impossible Instant Lab,' as it is called, is priced at $300. By placing the iPhone on to the Instant Lab after choosing a photo, an [analog Polaroid photo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera) is ejected from the bottom of the machine within a matter of seconds. The iPhone to Polaroid converter is compatible for both the iPhone 4 and 5 models. The contraption consists of a micro processor-controlled film processing unit, a rechargeable Li-Ion 7.4V battery and a USB power adapter. The Impossible Instant Lab itself weighs 460g, and looks like a staggered Polaroid camera with its frames rising up in stages. The device allows for [DIY photo-stands and postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus). The devices uses a combination of Impossible Instant Color and black and white film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Analog Photo Trend:** There is an opportunity to innovate and create new products that blend analog and digital photography to attract nostalgia-seeking consumers. - **Digital-to-analog Conversion Trend:** There is an opportunity to develop more devices that can convert digital photos into analog format for the purpose of creating unique physical prints. - **DIY Photo Products Trend:** There is an opportunity to create more DIY photo products that allow users to be more creative with their analog photo prints. ### Where This Applies - **Camera Industry:** The camera industry can leverage the digital-to-analog conversion trend and develop more devices that can transform digital images into unique physical prints. - **Photography Equipment Industry:** The photography equipment industry can create more DIY photo products and accessories that allow users to customize their analog prints and personalize their photography experience. - **Print Industry:** The print industry can tap into the analog photo trend and offer new services and products that cater to nostalgia-seeking consumers, such as photo books or frames. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-i2.md) - [Chunky Retro Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip-instant-camera.md) - [Flippable Retro-Style Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip.md) - [App-Connected Upcycled Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digi-swap.md) - [Creative Manual Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i2.md) - [Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip1.md) - [Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid.md) - [Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-smile.md) - [Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-digitizer.md)