Keyboard Shortcuts, Native Inspector & Performance

Enhanced macOS interface with keyboard navigation, native inspector panel, cleaner design, and optimized performance for faster, more responsive metadata reintegration.

Keyboard Navigation & Native Controls

Navigate frames quickly with arrow keys, delete attached photos with Backspace, and press Enter to select photos. The custom sidebar has been replaced with a macOS-native inspector panel for a more polished, system-integrated experience that follows Apple's design language.

Frames macOS app with keyboard shortcuts and native inspector for film metadata workflow

Refined Interface & Performance

Visual artifacts have been removed throughout the interface for a cleaner, more professional appearance. The code architecture has been optimized for better app responsiveness and stability, making metadata reintegration workflows faster and more reliable.

Improvements (8)

  • Added keyboard navigation with arrow keys for frame browsing
  • Added Backspace shortcut to delete attached photos
  • Added Enter shortcut to select photos
  • Replaced custom sidebar with macOS-native inspector panel
  • Removed visual artifacts for cleaner interface
  • Optimized code architecture for better performance
  • Improved app responsiveness throughout
  • Enhanced overall stability

Patches (5)

  • 1.3.5: Updated app icon for macOS 26.
  • 1.3.4: Metadata reintegration for JPEG and TIFF now preserves existing data. Only Frames-recorded information is added.
  • 1.3.3: Added reintegration of max and min aperture into EXIF metadata. Added lens specifications support.
  • 1.3.2: Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • 1.3.1: Added support for new shutter speeds from iOS. App now prioritizes custom ISO rating over default box speed.

Subfolders, Swipe to Move & TXT Export Improvements

Organize your film library with nested subfolders up to 5 levels deep. This update also brings easier film roll management with swipe gestures and improved TXT export formatting for better documentation.

Nested Folder Organization for Pro Users

Pro users can now create subfolders up to 5 levels deep, enabling detailed organization of film archives. Structure your library by year, project, film type, or any hierarchy that fits your workflow. This makes it easier to locate specific shoots within extensive film collections and keeps related rolls grouped together logically.

Frames film photography app showing nested folder organization for film roll archives

Improved Film Roll Management

Swipe gestures now include a Move button, making it faster to relocate film rolls and folders. We've also fixed an issue where TXT exports would omit the year when it matched the current year, ensuring complete date information in all exports.

Improvements (4)

  • Added subfolder support up to 5 levels deep for Pro users
  • Swipe gestures now include Move button for film rolls and folders
  • Enhanced folder navigation with breadcrumb support
  • Improved localization consistency across multiple languages

Fixes (1)

  • TXT Export Year Display: Fixed an issue where TXT exports would omit the year when it matched the current year. The year is now always included for complete date information.

TXT File Export for Film Logs

Pro users can now export film roll logs as TXT files, perfect for printing field notes or creating quick reference sheets for darkroom work.

Export your film roll metadata as plain text files. This format works well for printing compact reference sheets to keep in your camera bag or darkroom. Each TXT export includes all frame details, exposure settings, and notes in a clean, readable format that's easy to print or share with labs.

Frames analog photography app TXT export feature for printing film roll notes and metadata

Improvements (3)

  • Added TXT file export for Pro users
  • Optimized export formatting for printing and readability
  • Included comprehensive frame metadata in exports

Full Accessibility Support & Recording Improvements

This update brings comprehensive Apple accessibility support along with improvements to recording workflow and metadata handling, making Frames more accessible and efficient for all film photographers.

Apple Accessibility Features

Frames now supports key Apple accessibility features including Larger Text, Dark Interface, Differentiate Without Color Alone, Sufficient Contrast, and Reduced Motion. These features ensure the app is usable for photographers with different visual needs and preferences, maintaining full functionality regardless of accessibility settings.

Frames film photography app interface with accessibility features and large text support

Workflow and Metadata Improvements

The app now jumps directly into your new film roll as soon as it's created, streamlining your workflow. Labels throughout the app have been refined for better readability. Custom sequences now automatically fill min/max aperture values, which is particularly useful for metadata reintegration on Mac. We've also fixed motion issues in the recorder when capturing shots with the slider open and corrected value initialization problems in full recorder view.

Improvements (8)

  • Added support for Apple Larger Text accessibility feature
  • Added support for Dark Interface appearance
  • Added support for Differentiate Without Color Alone
  • Added support for Sufficient Contrast
  • Added support for Reduced Motion
  • Jump directly into new film rolls after creation for faster workflow
  • Improved label clarity throughout the app
  • Automatic fill of min/max aperture when using custom sequences

Fixes (2)

  • Recorder Motion Issue: Fixed motion issue in the recorder when a shot is captured with the slider open.
  • Recorder Value Initialization: Fixed an issue with values not initializing correctly when opening the recorder in full view.

Patches (1)

  • 1.7.1: Fixed lens display showing redundant aperture info in selection lists. Fixed frames being editable when editing was disabled.

Custom Shutter Speed Sequences & Map Improvements

Set custom shutter speed sequences per camera, showing only the speeds your camera actually supports. This update also brings improved map handling, additional shutter speed options, and export progress indicators.

Custom Shutter Speed Control

Configure which shutter speeds appear in the recorder slider and frame settings on a per-camera basis. If your camera only has speeds from 1/1000 to 1 second, you can hide the extended range options. This keeps your recorder interface clean and prevents accidentally logging speeds your camera doesn't support. Custom sequences sync with the Mac app for consistent metadata across devices.

Frames film photography app showing custom shutter speed sequences and map improvements

Enhanced Map and Export Features

Map view now handles coordinates more reliably with improved gesture support for panning and zooming. We've added commonly used shutter speeds (1/160, 1/80, 1/40, 1/20) that were previously missing. Export operations now show a progress indicator so you know when your files are being generated before the share sheet appears.

Improvements (5)

  • Added custom shutter speed sequences per camera
  • Improved map coordinate handling and gesture support
  • Added missing shutter speeds: 1/160, 1/80, 1/40, and 1/20
  • Added export progress indicator before share sheet appears
  • Enhanced slider accuracy in recorder view

Fixes (1)

  • Recorder Slider Accuracy: Fixed recorder sliders to match both correct value and visual position.