Frames is the essential film photography logbook for analog photographers. Log your shot settings, organize your film rolls, and embed EXIF metadata directly into your scanned negatives. Perfect for 35mm, medium format, and large format film shooters who want to keep their analog photography records complete and consistent from first shot to final scan. Built by a film photographer, for film photographers. No cloud sync, no account required, no tracking. Your data stays on your device and your devices only. Capture & Log Every Detail as You Shoot: - Frame number, focal length, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation - Flash settings, metering mode, exposure program, focus distance, camera, lens, filter, film stock - Date, time, and geolocation Attach a reference image to each frame for quick visual context when reviewing your film rolls later. View your analog photography sessions on an interactive map to retrace your steps and remember exactly where each shot was taken. Organize Your Film Library - Manage your film rolls, cameras, and lenses in one place - Organize your analog camera log with folders and search tools - Switch between compact and expanded view to record your shots with ease - Adaptive controls matching your camera and lens characteristics - Smart autofill for camera, lens, film stock, and ISO - 200+ film stocks pre-loaded, covering Kodak, Fujifilm, Ilford, Cinestill, Lomography, and more Export your film photography records in multiple formats: - Frames, PDF (print-ready), CSV, Text, GPX and XMP files. - Share seamlessly across Apple devices and contacts Embed Metadata with the Frames Mac App The Frames macOS companion app is where your analog photography workflow comes full circle. After developing and scanning your negatives, use the Mac app to reintegrate your logged metadata directly into your scanned image files as EXIF data. Compatible with JPEG, TIFF, and DNG files from any film scanner. This means your scanned negatives carry the full context of how they were shot: camera, lens, film stock, shutter speed, aperture, and geolocation, all embedded permanently into the file. Your Lightroom library, photo archive, and any EXIF-compatible software will display your analog photography metadata just like a digital camera would. No more spreadsheets. No more handwritten notes on the back of prints. Just a complete, consistent film photography record that travels with every image. Designed for Every Film Format Whether you shoot 35mm, medium format 120 film, or large format sheet film, Frames adapts to your workflow: - Log individual frames on a 35mm roll - Track exposures on a 120 roll - Document each sheet in a large format session Frames is built around how analog photographers actually work, not how digital workflows assume you do. Designed for Analog Photographers - Follows Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for a smooth, intuitive experience - Optimized performance on all iPhone models including older devices - No distractions, no account required, no compromise on craft Your Complete Film Photography Companion Whether you're a seasoned analog photographer or just starting out with your first roll of 35mm, Frames keeps your film camera log organized from the moment you load a roll to the final scan. Create photo notes as you shoot, manage every film roll in one place, and keep your EXIF metadata consistent and complete after scanning. Frames works with any film camera, helping you track rolls, record shot settings, and maintain a complete film photography log. Start with up to 3 film rolls for free. Upgrade for unlimited film rolls, subfolders, data export, and metadata embedding with the Frames Mac app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
| Size | 5.6 MB |
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| Platforms | iPhone and iPad |
| Languages | Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, and 19 more |
| Category | Photo & Video |
| Website | withframes.com |
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| iPhone | Requires iOS 17.6 or later. |
| iPad | Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. |
| Apple Vision | Requires visionOS 1.3 or later. |
App's data is regularly updated.
Last update:
Fix for new films being assigned to the last used folder when added from the Library or “All Films”. Under the hood performance improvements.