Frames® bridges analog and digital—capturing film notes on iPhone & seamlessly merging metadata into scanned photos on Mac

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Frames – The All-in-One Analog Photography Notebook for iOS and macOS

A Digital Notebook for Analog Photographers

Frames is a dedicated analog photography companion designed for film photographers who want to keep detailed notes, stay organized, and preserve metadata throughout their workflow. Whether you're shooting 35mm, 120, or large format, Frames brings precision and structure to your process—from capture to scan.

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On iOS, it acts as your field notebook—letting you log camera settings, film stock, locations, and even attach reference photos to each frame. On macOS, it becomes your metadata editor, letting you sync notes into scanned photos for a complete archive of your analog work.

Record Every Shot with Precision (iOS)

Frame-by-Frame Logging: Note shutter speed, aperture, focal length, ISO, exposure compensation, flash use, and lens used.
Roll Management: Organize your shoots into rolls with automatic frame numbering and film stock tracking.
Reference Photos: Snap a digital shot alongside each frame for easy identification during scanning or editing.
Geolocation Support: Save the exact location for each frame using GPS metadata.
Multi-Camera Setup: Quickly switch between gear setups and reuse saved cameras, lenses, and films.

Organize Your Library Like a Pro

Folder-Based Library: Group rolls into folders by project, trip, camera, or film type.
Search & Sort Tools: Quickly find past rolls using filters for film, date, location, or keyword.
Custom Tags & Notes: Add personal notes or tags to any roll or frame to enhance future lookup and categorization.
Offline Access: Use the app entirely offline while shooting in remote areas or traveling.

Export & Reintegrate Metadata (macOS)

EXIF Metadata Injection: Sync your film notes into scanned JPEGs or TIFFs using accurate EXIF metadata fields.
Multi-Format Export: Export your notes as CSV files, text summaries, or structured JSON for archiving or sharing.
Drag-and-Drop Interface: Easily match scanned images to each frame using a visual layout with placeholders.
Batch Processing: Apply metadata in bulk for an entire roll, saving time during editing.
Non-Destructive Workflow: Metadata is embedded without altering the original image quality.

Optimized for the Analog Photography Workflow

Adaptive Aperture Control: Supports full, half, and third stop input to match mechanical lens dials.
Smart Autofill: Remembers your gear preferences and fills repetitive data automatically.
Extensive Film Stock Library: Over 200 preloaded films with characteristics, ISO, and color profiles.
Darkroom Integration: Record development notes or print settings alongside your scans.
Custom Field Support: Add custom metadata fields for special projects or alternative processes.

Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Native iOS Design: Feels like a true Apple app, with intuitive navigation and responsive touch controls.
macOS App Store Integration: Seamlessly imports your data and guides you through metadata reintegration.
Privacy-First: No user tracking, no cloud dependency. Your data stays local unless you choose to share it.
iCloud Backup: Optional iCloud support ensures your notebooks are safe and synchronized.
Universal Design: Whether on iPhone or Mac, Frames adapts to your workflow with clarity and speed.

Why Frames?

Frames bridges the gap between analog and digital photography by giving film photographers a seamless way to log, organize, and sync metadata. It eliminates the disconnect between your notebook and your scans, ensuring your shooting data is preserved, searchable, and embedded into your archive.

Whether you're a professional photographer, a hobbyist, or someone just rediscovering film, Frames brings a layer of modern ease to the timeless craft of analog photography.

Key Use Cases & Keywords

Analog photography notebook
Film photography note-taking app
EXIF metadata for scanned film
Photo roll manager and metadata editor
iPhone film notes app
macOS film metadata export tool
Camera settings tracker for analog
Darkroom planning and archival tools

Download Frames today and streamline your film photography workflow from start to finish. Available now on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.