Brightroom
Film Negative & Slide Scanner
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About
Transform your iPhone into a high-quality film scanner. Easily digitize color negatives, black-and-white negatives, and color slides with advanced editing tools for perfect results. Save your scanned memories directly to your device or cloud storage.
What's New in Brightroom
1.4
April 11, 2026
Bug fixes
Developer apps
FAQ
What types of film can Brightroom scan?
Brightroom supports scanning color negatives (C-41), black-and-white negatives, and color slides (E-6). It automatically handles the orange film base cast for color negatives and applies appropriate contrast curves for black and white.
What editing tools are available in Brightroom?
Brightroom offers 10 live editing controls including Crop, Exposure, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Black Point, Saturation, Vibrance, Warmth, Sharpen, and Vignette. All adjustments are applied instantly without needing to tap 'apply'.
What file formats does Brightroom support for import and export?
Brightroom supports importing DNG, Apple ProRAW, JPEG, and HEIC files. It outputs full-resolution JPEGs with embedded EXIF orientation and IPTC metadata.
How does Brightroom handle saving scanned photos?
You can save your scanned images directly to your iPhone's Photos Library or to any location in your Files app, including iCloud Drive and network shares. The app remembers your last save location for convenience.
Can I add captions to my scanned photos with Brightroom?
Yes, Brightroom allows you to type or dictate an IPTC caption before saving. This caption is permanently embedded in the JPEG file and is readable by other photo management applications.
Does Brightroom have ads?
No, Brightroom does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that provides an ad-free scanning and editing experience.
What devices is Brightroom compatible with?
Brightroom is designed for iPhone and is compatible with all iPhone models. It takes advantage of the device's camera capabilities to capture full pixel density.
How often is Brightroom updated?
The latest version of Brightroom is 1.4, which was last updated on April 11, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.