Version 5.0: PhotoLab35 Tool Updates
Released: September 6, 2026
Overview
Version 5.0 introduces a series of updates to the PhotoLab35 photography tools, including new border controls, personalised watermark options, and updated supporting pages.
The updates are designed to give the tools greater flexibility while keeping their operation simple and consistent across the PhotoLab35 site.
RetroLab Updates
- Border Colour Options
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- Added selectable border colours: White, Black,
and Blue Grey (#3e5062)
- The selected colour is now used when the border is applied
- The default border size has been changed to 21 pixels - Minolta Hi-Matic F
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- Updated the camera option to identify the 6 x 4 format
- The camera is now displayed as Minolta Hi-Matic F — 6 x 4 (Default) - About RetroLab
- - Updated to document the new border colour options and settings
WaterMark Updates
- Your Name
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- Added a field for entering a personalised watermark name
- The field is blank by default
- Photography is automatically added after the entered name - Font Size
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- Added a font-size slider
- Added a live display showing the selected size
- The default font size is 12 pixels - About WaterMark
- - Updated to explain the new name and font-size controls
Photo Border Maker
- Tool Name
- - Renamed the tool from White Border to Photo Border Maker
- Border Colours
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- Added radio buttons for White, Black,
and Blue Grey (#3e5062)
- White is the default border colour - Border Size
- - Changed the default border size to 21 pixels
- Instructions
- - Updated the instructions page to reflect the new tool name, border colours, and default border size
Settings Summary
| Tool | Update |
|---|---|
| RetroLab | White, Black and Blue Grey borders; 21 pixel default border |
| RetroLab Minolta Hi-Matic F | 6 x 4 (Default) |
| WaterMark | Personalised name, automatic “Photography” suffix, 12 pixel default font |
| Photo Border Maker | New name, three border colours, 21 pixel default border |
Supporting Pages
- Updated Documentation
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- About RetroLab updated
- About WaterMark updated
- Photo Border Maker instructions updated
- Release notes updated for Version 5.0
Design & Presentation
Version 5.0 retains the established PhotoLab35 visual identity used by the previous release: clean white backgrounds, Poppins headings, IBM Plex Sans body text, restrained borders and the PhotoLab35 orange accent.
Summary
Version 5.0 updates RetroLab, WaterMark and Photo Border Maker with more flexible controls and clearer presentation. The release also updates the supporting documentation so that the tools and their instructions reflect the current features and settings.