Changelog

Folder Exports & Faster Film Creation

This update focuses on getting your data out of the app more easily and saving you time when starting new rolls. You can now export entire folders at once, and the app remembers your last settings so you spend less time on setup. The search interface has also been cleaned up, and there are new film stocks to choose from.

Export Entire Folders

When you export a folder, everything inside comes with it. All your film rolls, any subfolders, and their contents are included in a single export. This makes it much easier to back up or share an entire project or trip without having to export each roll separately.

Start New Rolls Faster

Creating a new film now takes a lot less effort. The app automatically fills in your camera, lens, filter, film stock, and ISO based on what you used last time. If you tend to shoot the same setup for a while, you can jump straight to recording without re-entering everything. Of course, you can still change any of these settings before you start.

Cleaner Search Layout

The search interface has been refined for better clarity. Results are easier to scan, and the overall presentation is cleaner. These are small changes, but they make a difference when you're looking through a large library.

More Film Stocks

The film stock database continues to grow. This update adds new options from Cinestill, Adox, Kodak, and Orwo. Whether you're shooting a classic emulsion or trying something new, there's a good chance it's already in the list.

Library, Search & Settings Improvements

This update brings powerful new ways to browse and search your library. Films are now grouped by date for easier navigation, and you can filter searches by stock or camera. The Settings screen has also been completely redesigned.

Browse Your History by Date

Finding a specific roll in a large library just got much easier. Films are now intuitively grouped by date, letting you quickly navigate through your shooting history. Whether you're looking for last week's shots or something from months ago, the timeline-based organization helps you get there faster.

More Powerful Search

Search now goes beyond film names. You can filter your library by film stock or camera, making it easy to find all the rolls you shot on a particular emulsion or with a specific body. As you start typing, suggestions appear to help you find what you're looking for even faster.

A Snappier Recorder

The recorder is now more responsive, with smoother animations for a snappier recording experience. Previously, older devices running iOS 17 and iOS 18 could experience some lag, that's now a thing of the past.

Redesigned Settings

The Settings screen has been completely overhauled with a cleaner, more modern design. Everything is easier to find and navigate, giving you quick access to all the options you need to customize your Frames experience.

Export Your Data as PDF or Spreadsheet

This update introduces three ways to export your shooting data: PDF documents ready for printing and archiving, CSV files for spreadsheet analysis, and an improved text format with full GPS coordinates. All export formats support right-to-left languages.

New Export Options

Many of you have asked for ways to get your data out of the app, whether for keeping physical records with your negatives or for analyzing your shooting habits in a spreadsheet. This update brings three different export formats, each designed for a specific purpose. You'll find these options in the share menu for any roll.

PDF Export for Printing

The PDF export creates clean, well-formatted documents that look great on paper. These are perfect for printing and storing alongside your negatives, giving you a physical reference sheet for each roll. The layout is designed to be easy to read at a glance while including all the technical details you recorded.

CSV Export for Spreadsheets

If you want to analyze your shooting patterns or keep records in Excel, Google Sheets, or any other spreadsheet software, the CSV export has you covered. All your frame data imports directly with columns for every setting you recorded. This makes it easy to sort, filter, or create charts from your shooting history.

Improved Text Export

The text export now presents your data in a cleaner tabular format that's easier to read. It also includes GPS coordinates for each frame, so you have a complete record of where every shot was taken. This format works well for quick sharing or for copying into notes and documents.

Your Shooting Data, Your Way

The CSV and text exports include your complete shooting metadata: shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, focal length, flash, metering mode, date, time, location, lens, filter, and notes. The PDF export focuses on the most relevant settings to keep the printed layout clean and readable. All three formats support right-to-left languages such as Arabic and Hebrew.

Lifetime Purchase Option Now Available

The lifetime purchase option that many of you asked for is finally here on iOS. Pay once, keep Frames forever on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Subscriptions now include the full Mac experience at no additional cost.

Own Frames Forever

A lot of you told me on Reddit and in emails that you’d rather buy the app outright than subscribe. I completely understand, there’s peace of mind in knowing it’s yours for good. So the lifetime purchase option is now available directly in the iOS app. One payment gives you every current feature, all future updates, and the full Mac app forever.

If you prefer to keep subscribing, nothing changes for you, except that your existing iOS subscription now automatically unlocks the complete Mac app with metadata embedding included. No extra steps, no extra cost.

Small Polish Throughout

As always, a round of small refinements and interface polish, this time with particular attention to the recorder toolbar so everything feels just a little tighter and more pleasant to use.

Unified Subscription for Full Access

The Mac app is now integrated into your iOS subscription, unifying the Frames ecosystem for easier access and management across devices.

Unified Pricing for the Frames Ecosystem

Based on feedback from the analog photography community, I've refined the pricing model. The Mac app no longer requires a separate subscription, it's now included with your iOS subscription at no extra cost. This unification makes it simpler to enjoy the complete Frames experience, from noting film details on iOS to integrating metadata into scanned images on Mac.

Sidebar Polish

The sidebar has been updated with improved colors that provide better contrast, making it easier to read and navigate your film metadata. Small change, but it makes a noticeable difference when you're working through your archive.