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Early access · For film photographers

Film Buddy

The fastest film conversion.

Import, convert, and organize camera-scanned negatives with native speeds and control.

Film Buddy
Film Buddy media library view with roll filters and imported scans
Color managedsRGB, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB.
Built for speedDesigned for large libraries.
Full controlFine-tune color and detail.
Workflow

A workflow that feels natural.

  1. STEP 01

    Import

    Bring in scans from camera or card.

  2. STEP 02

    Convert

    Turn negatives into positives with smart defaults.

  3. STEP 03

    Adjust

    Fine-tune tone, color, crop, and detail.

  4. STEP 04

    Export

    Prepare TIFFs and JPEGs in sRGB, Adobe RGB, or ProPhoto RGB.

Color

Pro-grade color

Work in the color spaces your editing tools expect, from the first preview to the final export.

  • Full color-space support: sRGB, Adobe RGB, and ProPhoto RGB
  • 16-bit TIFF exports that hold up in editing
  • Consistent results from roll to roll
Mission

Our mission

Film Buddy is being built around a faster, more independent film scanning workflow.

  • Tether directly into stand-alone software.
  • Generate RAW previews instantly, so you can cull like you usually would with digital photos, except it is film.
  • Deliver lots of updates quickly. We have the ability to move fast.
Early access

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