A place for every roll.
Browse your frames together. Keep your scans organized, with the details close at hand.
Full Analogue
Suite.
Tools for shooting, developing, and bringing your film to life. Free on iPhone. Coming to Mac.
Watch the introduction
The whole roll, together.
View full sizeYour scans.
Your point of view.
Bring in a roll, turn your negatives into positives, and give each photograph the attention it deserves. Everything you need, with room for the image.
Control over the final look.
Adjust balance, tone, color, and crop. Carry your chosen treatment across selected frames.
Ready to leave the screen.
Export TIFF or JPEG with control over bit depth, color profile, size, and file names.
A good day
to shoot film.
Film Buddy for iPhone goes where the roll takes you.
Find your exposure.
Set your ISO, choose aperture or shutter priority, and hold a reading when the light is right.
Free on the App Store. iOS 18 or later.Meter, Develop, and Light work without an account.
There’s more in the frame.
Get closer to the details. Give the finished photograph a little space.
Look a little closer.
Inspect your scan at 100% as you refine the photograph.
A finishing touch.
Add a Print Matte to give your image a simple, considered border.
Hover over FilmBuddy or his speech cue, tap, or press Enter or Space to read three messages. Escape closes the bubble. Moving through the tree or meadow stirs the leaves.
A few useful things.
Where should I start?
Download the free iPhone app and start with the light meter. Film Buddy for Mac is still in private beta; join the release list below and we’ll let you know when it’s available.
Is Film Buddy for Mac available?
Not publicly yet. Film Buddy for Mac is in private beta for Apple silicon Macs. Sign up for a release email. Creating an account doesn’t grant beta access. Existing invited testers can still sign in for their build.
Do I need an account on iPhone?
The Meter, included developing recipes, timers, and Light work without an account. A free, confirmed Film Buddy account lets you keep and sync your private Buddy Log and personal recipes. Create an account.
What happens to my photos?
Your Mac library, scans, edits, and exports stay on your Mac. Buddy Log connects your roll and frame notes through your account. It does not upload your Mac photo library. Read the privacy policy.
Your next roll starts here.
Film Buddy for Mac
Still in private beta. Leave your email and we’ll let you know when it’s ready for everyone.
Already an invited tester? Sign inFilm Buddy for iPhone
Meter, log, develop, and plan for the light.
Download on the App Store Free download · iOS 18 or laterKeep your rolls together.
Create a free account to sync your Buddy Log and personal recipes.
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