Y2K camera app for iPhone: the 2000s digicam flash look

Q: Can I use it with both cameras at once?

Yes — the Y2K preset applies to the front and back camera simultaneously in picture-in-picture layout.

Last updated: 2026-07-20

You want the Y2K look on an iPhone — without carrying a second camera or editing every shot afterwards in a filter app.

Short answer: Selfie shoots the Y2K look live: pick the preset, frame, shoot. Filters render in the viewfinder before you capture — on photos and videos, and even with the front and back cameras at the same time.

What makes the Y2K look

The Y2K look is early-digital, not film: crunchy oversharpened edges, blown direct flash, slightly cool color cast, low dynamic range and that unmistakable point-and-shoot snapshot energy of 1999–2006.

How to get it in Selfie

Selfie’s Digital shelf carries the era — Compact, Micro, Vlog and Retro digicam presets, plus the Webcam preset for full 2004 MSN energy. Pair any of them with flash indoors and the decade snaps into place.

The dual-camera twist

Y2K selfies were shot at arm’s length into mirrors; dual mode does it properly — the party on the back camera, the digicam-grade selfie in the corner.

Frequently asked questions

Do I apply the filter before or after shooting? Before — the preset renders live in the viewfinder, and the saved photo or video matches the preview. There is no separate editing step.

Does it work for video? Yes. Presets apply to video recording as well, including dual front-and-back video with sound.

Can I use it with both cameras at once? Yes — that’s Selfie’s core feature. The Y2K preset applies to the front and back camera simultaneously in picture-in-picture layout.

What does it cost? Selfie is free to download and try. The Pro subscription (weekly or annual) unlocks unlimited dual-camera shots and all premium presets.