Changelog

Focus Distance Recording

This update adds focus distance to the data you can record for each frame, giving you a more complete picture of your shooting settings. The update also includes several interface improvements that make entering and reviewing your frame data more convenient.

Track Your Focus Distance

When logging a frame, you can now record the focus distance alongside your other shooting data. Whether you were focused at 1.2 meters for a portrait or set to infinity for a landscape, this information is saved with each shot. The app reads your iOS regional settings and displays distances in meters or feet accordingly.

If you use Frames on Mac, this focus distance data can be written into the Subject Distance and Subject Distance Range fields of your EXIF metadata when exporting to DNG, JPG, or TIFF. Your focus settings stay with your scans, just like aperture and shutter speed.

Interface Improvements

Selecting focal length values is now easier, and the exposure compensation picker shows 0 EV instead of Not Set when no adjustment is recorded. Parameters also appear in a consistent order across the frame list and settings, making the app more predictable to use.

Localized Welcome Screen and Exposure Metadata

The welcome screen has been localized and refined for all supported languages. Previously available only in English, it now displays in your preferred language with clearer drag and drop guidance to help you get started.

Exposure Mode and Exposure Program

Exposure Mode and Exposure Program are now visible directly in the sidebar, making it easier to review this information while browsing your images. Exposure Mode displays as either Manual or Auto Exposure, while Exposure Program shows Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Normal Program based on your recorded data.

These fields have also been reintegrated into the EXIF metadata when exporting to DNG, JPG, and TIFF files, so your exposure settings travel with your scans.

Film Sorting & Quick Access

This update gives you more control over how your library is organized and makes it faster to get where you need to go. Films inside folders now have sorting and ordering options, and a new Recent Films shortcut lets you jump between projects without leaving your current screen. You can also long-press rows to access common actions right where you are, and there's a new Auto option for recording exposure settings.

Sort and Order Your Films

You now have full control over how films are organized inside your folders. Sort your rolls by name, date created, or date edited, and choose ascending or descending order. If you group films by project, trip, or camera, this makes it much easier to find what you're looking for without scrolling through everything.

Jump to Recent Films

A new Recent Films shortcut is now available inside every film menu. This lets you quickly switch to another roll you were working on recently without navigating back to the library first. It's a small addition, but it saves time when you're moving between active projects.

Long-Press for Quick Actions

Long-pressing any row now reveals a menu of shortcuts for that item. Whether you want to move, edit, or delete something, the options are right there where you need them. This works throughout the app and reduces the number of taps required to get things done.

Auto Option for Exposure Settings

When recording frames, you can now select Auto for shutter speed and aperture. This is useful when you're shooting with a camera that handles exposure automatically and you just want to log the shot without entering specific values. The option sits alongside your existing manual choices in the recorder toolbar.

Location and Privacy Updates

If you have location services turned off, you can now set locations manually without any restrictions. The app no longer requires GPS access to let you select a location. There's also a redesigned Privacy Settings screen that gives you a clearer view of how your data is handled, along with direct access to the Privacy Policy.

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.