Changelog

Introducing Frames Pro

Frames Pro is here, offering unlimited film rolls and access to advanced features as they launch. Free users can continue using Frames with up to 10 rolls, while Pro unlocks the full potential of your analog photography workflow.

Unlock Unlimited Film Logging

With Frames Pro, you can now create unlimited film rolls to track your entire analog photography collection without constraints. Whether you're documenting hundreds of rolls from years of shooting or actively logging dozens of ongoing projects, Frames Pro scales with your needs. Free users retain full access to all core features with a 10-roll limit, making Frames accessible to everyone while supporting those who want to take their film logging further.

This release also includes performance optimizations across the app, refined design elements for improved clarity, and enhanced stability when managing larger film libraries. The updated app icon and splash screen reflect Frames' evolution as a professional tool for film photographers.

• Frames Pro Subscription: Unlock unlimited film rolls and get early access to advanced features as they're released.
• Free Tier Maintained: Continue using all core features with up to 10 film rolls at no cost.
• Performance Improvements: Enhanced responsiveness and stability throughout the app.
• Refined Visual Design: Updated app icon, splash screen, and interface elements for a polished experience.
• Export Bug Fix: Resolved an issue where export files weren't regenerating properly after changes.

Frames for macOS Launch

The long-awaited macOS companion app launches, bringing seamless metadata reintegration into scanned film images. Import your film roll data from iOS and embed EXIF metadata into JPEG files.

Metadata Reintegration for Scanned Film

Frames for macOS solves the most requested feature from the film photography community: reintegrating metadata into scanned images. Import your .frames files from iOS, drag in your scanned JPEG images, and the app matches frames to photos. Your exposure settings, camera data, lens information, film stocks, and shooting notes are embedded as EXIF metadata that works seamlessly with Lightroom, Capture One, and Apple Photos.

Simple Workflow, Professional Results

The workflow is straightforward: import your .frames file, add your scanned images, match frames to photos, and export. The app handles EXIF embedding automatically, ensuring your analog photography documentation becomes permanent digital records. Your film roll data transfers seamlessly from field logging on iOS to final archival on macOS.

Frames Launch: Your Analog Photography Notebook

Frames launches as a complete rebuild of Datafilm, bringing a refined iOS app for logging film photography metadata in the field, paired with a new macOS app for embedding that data into your scanned images.

Capture & Organize Your Film Rolls

Frames is your digital notebook for analog photography, designed to track shot settings and seamlessly integrate metadata into scanned images. Log every detail that matters for each frame: focal length, shutter speed, exposure compensation, aperture, flash settings, camera, lens, film stock, date, time, and geolocation.

• Complete Metadata Logging: Track frame number, focal length, shutter speed, exposure compensation, aperture, flash settings, camera, lens, film stock, date, time, and location.
• Reference Images: Attach reference images to each frame for quick visual context when matching scans.
• Interactive Map View: View your film shots on an interactive map to retrace where each frame was captured.
• Folder Organization: Organize your film library with folders and powerful search tools to find any frame instantly.

Export & Sync Your Data

The companion macOS app solves the most requested feature from the film photography community: reintegrating metadata into scanned JPEG images. Export your metadata as JSON (.frames) files, share records across Apple devices, and use the macOS app to embed EXIF data that works seamlessly with Lightroom, Capture One, and Apple Photos.

Optimized for Analog Photography

• Adaptive Controls: Controls adapt to your gear characteristics for faster logging.
• Smart Autofill: Intelligent autofill for lens, camera, film stock, and ISO saves time in the field.
• 200+ Film Stocks: Pre-loaded selection of popular film stocks from major manufacturers.
• Native Apple Design: Follows Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for a smooth, intuitive experience.
• Performance Optimized: Works smoothly even on older iPhone models.