Organize Your Library
Create folders, sort your rolls, rename or move films with ease. Frames gives you a clean, flexible way to manage your film archive, just like a digital contact sheet built for analog workflows.
Analog Film Photography App For iPhone
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Capture Every Setting
Log camera, lens, film stock, exposure, and notes while you shoot. Frames helps you record everything that matters so no detail gets lost between the shutter click and the scan.
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Revisit With Context
Review your shot settings anytime—complete with timestamps, notes, and map locations. Easily retrace your steps and connect each frame to the moment it was made.
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Map Your Memories
Automatically capture coordinates and location data for each shot or add it later by hand. View your photos on an interactive map to see exactly where each shot was taken.
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Export and Share
Send your notes to your computer in seconds. Export as .frames files and continue right where you left off with the macOS app. Just double-click the file or drag and drop it to begin.
Analog Film Photography App For Mac
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Sync From iPhone
Seamlessly import your saved film notes from the iOS app with zero friction. Simply drag and drop your .frames file into the macOS app, and all your data — from settings to notes — is instantly reloaded and ready to go. No additional setup, syncing, or configuration required.
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Explore Every Shot
Explore every shot in rich detail: review your camera settings, selected film stock, and precise shooting location displayed on an interactive map. Easily attach your scanned photos to each frame, creating a complete and visually organized record of your analog photography workflow.
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Export With Metadata
Save your attached photos with complete EXIF metadata, including location, lens, and camera settings, perfect for archiving or sharing. Because EXIF is a universal standard, your data will appear seamlessly in Apple Photos, Adobe Lightroom, Flickr, and other photo apps/platforms.
Frames Film Photography App FAQ
What types of metadata can I record with the iOS app?
You can record a complete set of camera settings and metadata for each shot, including the camera brand and model, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, exposure compensation, flash usage, lens details, and film stock. GPS location and date/time are automatically logged, but you can override them manually if needed.
You can also add custom notes to include any additional context or details, helping you create a rich, well-organized archive of your film photography with all essential information preserved.
What photo formats does the Mac app support?
The macOS companion app currently supports JPEG (.jpg) and TIFF (.tiff) files for embedding and exporting EXIF metadata. We're also actively exploring support for additional formats such as DNG and NEF, based on real-world workflows and user demand. Our goal is to build a tool that truly supports the needs of film photography enthusiasts, both in the field and in post-processing.
If DNG support or other features would make your workflow smoother, don’t hesitate to let us know, we’re listening.
Can I log things like my tripod setup, filters, or other accessories?
For now, the focus is on keeping the app simple and efficient for most analog photographers. But you're not limited — there's a dedicated Notes field where you can jot down extra info like tripod use, filter types, or any other gear-related details.
These aren’t part of the official EXIF metadata specification, but the Notes field gives you the flexibility to include whatever matters to your film workflow, without cluttering the core interface.
Will there be an Android version of the app?
An Android version is definitely something we're thinking about, it's on our radar. However, for the time being, our main focus is on making the iPhone and macOS experience as polished, reliable, and complete as possible. We want to ensure that everything works seamlessly and meets the high standards we’ve set.
If the iOS version proves successful and continues to resonate with photographers, expanding to Android could very well be next on the roadmap. Stay tuned, and let us know if you’d be interested, your input helps guide what comes next.
What features are planned for the future?
We’re committed to continuous improvement. Future updates may include translations to make the app more accessible globally, additional export options, and possibly even a watch companion app for quick access during shoots. While nothing is set in stone, we’re building this tool with the community and evolving alongside your workflow.
Analog Film Photographers Reviews
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Just perfect
Does all it needs to do in a simple way. It's intuitive, reliable, couldn't ask for more. Thanks for making it free!
Simple and beautiful
The app is simple to use and does what it is supposed to do. I like that you can name the current film rolls as I sometimes forget what I shot with which camera. The UI is simple and just beautiful.
Great little tool
It's a vast improvement over jotting down notes in a notebook be it physical or Apple's built it notes app. Looking forward to future versions!
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Best of it‘s kind
Best of all the analog photography metadata apps I have tested so far. It’s simple, it’s fast and yet has all features I need. No ads, no datamining - big plus.
Amazing app
Something good would be to have the shutter speeds in 1/3 steps, since they don't always match the ones used in the shots. Great app!
My go-to analog photography companion
Fantastic tool - simple yet provides all functionality you need to keep track of your rolls. Easy to use in the field, and you get export option to backup your data (or further process it) — well deserved 5 stars!
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This app fills the gap between what digital cameras can do and analog cameras cannot.
Lately, film photography has made me feel nostalgic again, and I decided it was time to dive back into it. Unlike back in the day, now—living in the digital age—it’s totally normal to keep track of your shooting data thanks to EXIF metadata. That got me thinking: is there any way to do something similar for photos taken on film? While looking for an answer, I came across this app. With it, you can set up your lens, aperture, and shutter speed in advance, then tap a button each time you take a shot to save those exact settings by frame number. The app also logs the time and GPS location, which gives you a surprisingly detailed record—almost like what you'd get from a digital camera. Of course, there can sometimes be a small difference between the time on your camera and your iPhone, but honestly, it’s barely noticeable and doesn’t really matter for most uses.