90s AI Yearbook: How to generate your own retro-themed images

Remember the baby, old age, and ‘Your Future Kid?‘ filters? How about the K-pop, anime, and Disney-character AI-powered filter trends that have made the rounds on social media in recent years?

Well, there is a new trend in town, and this time, you can place your picture in a 90s-themed yearbook, and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon.

This new AI trend seems to teleport you to the ’90s and creates vintage-looking high school snapshots of what you will look like if you’re one of the popular kids at school. 

How did the AI yearbook trend started?

The app behind the viral AI yearbook trend is EPIK – AI Photo Editor app known for creating realistic edits and improvements using only your smartphone – no need for fancy software and computer.

Whether you’re curious about what you’ll look like in the classic turtleneck, sweater vest, or denim and leader outfits, the app will give it to you.

The trend has just increased virality in the Philippines as Pinoy celebrities like Yassi Pressman, Megan Young, Bretman Rock, Apple David, and Kryz Uy-Young submitted their entries. Even TWICE’s Jihyo uploaded her AI photos on Twitter. With this kind of publicity, it’s no surprise that even normal people soon followed suit.

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How to use AI yearbook filter

Creating your own AI-powered yearbook pictures is simple with the EPIK AI App. Here’s how:

Step 1: Download the EPIK – AI Photo Editor App for FREE (available on iPhone and Android).

Step 2: Select “AI Yearbook.”

Step 3: Upload 8 to 12 “good” selfies that are well-lit and your face uncovered. This is to ensure that the AI can produce the best results. Submitting poorly lit and blurry images will most likely yield less impressive photos.

Step 4: Select your gender.

Step 5: Choose your payment option. Though the EPIK app is free to download, using this yearbook AI filter is not, and there is a chance of the packages being sold out during its peak season.

• Standard Cost – Php199 for 60 images, ready in 24 hours.
• Express Cost – Php299 for 60 images, ready in two hours.

Step 6: Hit “Create Yearbook Images” and wait for the image generation, depending on your selected paid service.

Step 7: Edit the frames and filters.

Step 8: Select “Process.”

Note: Since AI is still in its early years and requires a lot of computing power, you need to set your expectations, as some results may not be as impressive as the rest of the images you see on social media. Also, don’t forget to read the disclaimers and tips.

Is there a risk in using this AI photo editing app?

Since the EPIK AI Photo Editor app uses AI technology and you’re uploading your selfies on an app that collects your personal information, there is always a cause for concern, particularly on privacy and security, as it’s common for apps to share user details with third-party service providers.

However, EPIK reassures its users that they immediately delete the uploaded photos from their database after uploading, though it’s hard to be sure, so it’s best always to be careful.