# Darkr - Black And White Filter — Old Vintage BW Photo Editor > Simulates a darkroom for black and white photo editing and manual camera learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcus Carlsson.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkr-black-and-white-filter/id1182702869 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Marcus Carlsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/905479758) - Category: Photo & Video - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,519 App Store ratings · 789 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.4 · 115 MB - Languages: Russian, American English, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Swedish - Released: 2016-12-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkr-black-and-white-filter/id1182702869/reviews.md ## What is Darkr? 3 million downloads Featured as Today's app in many countries and is the perfect app for learning photography. "Darkr actually taught us how to frame pictures better" - AppleInsider Have you ever dreamt of trying an old darkroom, but don't have the equipment nor the time? Now you can, and without getting wet. DARKROOM In a fun and intuitive way you will pick the strip that has the best time and contrast. And just like a real darkroom, you can make parts of the image brighter and darker by blocking or adding more light to the image. You will be presented in a very easy way with lots of tutorials on how to use the tools. The images will only be in black and white (but you may tone them). DARKROOM FEATURES + Develop either your images from your camera-roll or taken by the Large-Format camera + Only Black & White + Stripes - As in a real darkroom you'll have to find the best strip. It will be challenging, fun and very powerful + Crop / Rotate - Both crop and rotate the image in the same tool + Dodge - Make a selected part of the image brighter. + Burn - Make a selected part of the image darker + Blur - Enhance the background with some beautiful blurriness. + Tone - Tone the images with various strength. The toners that can be used are Selenium, Cyanotype and Sepia. + Layers - You can add as many effects as you want. Each effect will be treated as a layer that can be edited, deleted and changed its visibility. + Zoom - You can zoom the image ten times. This will make it really easy to make the detailed work. + OpenGL - Darkr uses OpenGL, the drawing is fast and very fluid. CAMERA By shooting with a large-format camera where the image is upside-down you will actually get more control over the image. The camera is only manual and back in the old days you could not even zoom with the camera, you had to walk. You will be forced to slow down the process and by doing so, your photographs will be so much better. At first it may feel a bit odd to look at the upside-down image and it can even be a bit challanging to know if you should move the camera to the left or right when framing the image. Sometimes you will even laugh at yourself, but the more you use it, the less you will even have to think about it. MORE CAMERA-MODELS Darkr has now added two more camera-models. + Medium-format which will produce a square image and just as the large-format camera it is manual. + Small-format which is a real basic point and shoot camera where you pretty much only shoot at what you see. Nothing to set up with, nor zoom. CAMERA FEATURES + Manual - Just as in a real old analog camera, it is only manual + Shutter / ISO - You will set these individually + Focus - With a beautiful crafted loupe, you will get full control over the sharpness + Tilt / Shift - Just as a large-format camera you will be able to straight up any lines + 4x5" - The negative's size will be in the 4x5-ratio as the most popular large-format camera does SHARE You can naturally share both the negatives and prints. You can optimize the resolution to lots of social media's sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter IN-APP PURCHASE Darkr is free to download, but the following features requires in-app purchase to be available. These in-app purchases are one-time purchase, so you don't have to worry about a subscription. Large-format camera Medium-format camera Edit layers Simulate film-emulsion Tone the image SUPPORT We are eager to hear from you. We just love to hear both good stuff and bad stuff. And it's much likely that your opinion will be added into the next update. Please don't hesitate to contact us at: support@miiam.net ## Key features - Darkroom simulation - Black and white editing - Dodge and burn tools - Image toning (Selenium, Cyanotype, Sepia) - Layer-based effects - Manual camera with tilt/shift - Multiple camera formats ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Large-format camera | $1.99 | one-time | | Medium-format camera | $1.99 | one-time | | Many similar layers | Free | one-time | | Layers | $2.99 | one-time | | Pro | $3.99 | one-time | | Loyal Master | $1.99 | one-time | | Loyal photographer | $1.99 | one-time | | Film with grain | $1.99 | one-time | | Pro+ | $2.99 | one-time | | Full Access | $4.99 | one-time | | Tone the image | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Darkr? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Excellent black and white photography - 👍 Realistic darkroom experience - 💡 Unique and creative features - 🎨 Impressive photo editing capabilities - 🤓 Helpful tutorials and instructions **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and freezes - 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive interface - 💸 Paywall for full functionality - 📱 Compatibility issues on certain devices - 🔍 Lack of clear guidance and documentation **Commonly reported bugs** - Upside down camera orientation - Purchased features not working across devices - Masking and layering tools not functioning properly **Most requested features** - Ability to import and edit existing photos - More film and paper emulation options - Landscape mode support for iPad - Customizable controls and UI - Improved dodge and burn tools ## Recent user reviews (10 of 789) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkr-black-and-white-filter/id1182702869/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing nostalgic app! *2026-08-22* I started as a wet photographer years ago and remember the excitement that first time I processed my own film and then that first black & white photo appeared in the development tray. Nothing, NOTHING is quite as rich as B&W photography and this app replicates that in the digital world almost perfectly. ### 5/5 — Erinnerungen an frühere Zeiten *2026-07-03* Es ist wie einst in der Dunkelkammer. Nur ohne Chemie, ohne Gerüche und ohne Sondermüll, aber das gleiche, schöne Ergebnis. Leider werden die Bilder nicht als JPG oder TIFF abgespeichert, was bei meiner chronologischen Archiving problematisch ist, da kein ordentlicher Timecode im PNG implementiert ist. Speichern in verschiedenen Dateiformaten wäre verbesserungswürdig. ### 5/5 — 非常棒 *2026-03-11, version 13.0* 黑白色 ### 5/5 — Darkroom memories *2026-02-19, version 12.0* Lov the app, bring me back to my bw darkroom days. Works like a real darkrooms. Have not try the cameras yet but I will give it a try. ### 5/5 — Just magic *2025-10-28* One of the ONLY photography apps I've kept... no gimmicks, fantastic results. Well Worth a download if you like photography ### 4/5 — File size *2025-10-22, version 10.0* Ребята, отличное ч/б. Но размер файла! Добавьте хотяби *. heif. P. S. Обнаружен bug. После перемещения фокусировочного кольца и возврате к полноразмеру изображение полностью не отображается ( уходит в черное) ### 5/5 — Wonderfull! *2025-10-14, version 9.9* Wonderfull!! ### 2/5 — Lack of useful workflow *2025-08-30* Nearly impossible to start from a specific holiday album to proceed in darkroom. It does only show recents and you have to scroll… I have thousands... also no displaying of favorites as a thumbnail icon. If I click on Recents to change to an album (I guess this is what it seems to do) then the app freezes or takes forever to proceed. No option to share a specific photo (e.g. from Photos app) to Darkr app either. How interesting it might be, the idea of recreating the best annual images in a B&W app comes with a very inefficient workflow. Also, no EXIF options at the end. No date and time information can be reused from the original. ### 5/5 — Infrared photos *2025-08-22, version 9.9* Hope can add… IR 590nm IR 665nm IR 720nm IR 830nm ### 5/5 — Grandiosa!!! *2025-07-23, version 9.8* Genial!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Darkr ### What does Darkr do? Darkr simulates the experience of a traditional darkroom for photo editing, allowing you to create black and white images. It also includes a manual camera with different format models to help users learn photography techniques and improve their framing skills. ### What are the key editing features? Key editing features include simulating darkroom tools like dodge (to brighten parts of an image) and burn (to darken parts). You can also crop, rotate, add blur, and tone images with options like Selenium, Cyanotype, and Sepia. The app supports layers for applying multiple effects. ### Is Darkr free to use? The app is free to download and use, offering a simulated darkroom experience and manual camera functionality. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or advanced options may require payment. ### What kind of camera features does it have? The app includes a manual camera with features mimicking old analog cameras, such as manual shutter and ISO settings, and focus control with a loupe. It also offers tilt and shift capabilities for correcting lines and different camera models (large-format, medium-format, small-format) to simulate various shooting experiences. ### Who is this app for? This app is ideal for individuals interested in learning photography, particularly those who want to explore traditional darkroom techniques without physical equipment. It's also suited for users who enjoy vintage aesthetics and want more manual control over their mobile photography. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 17.0 — 2026-06-27 Fixed a bug in the large-format camera ### 16.0 — 2026-06-10 Fixed a couple of bugs that really didn't belong in the app. I hope you enjoy it. ### 15.0 — 2026-04-17 Fixed a couple of bugs and improved the darkroom. I hope you enjoy it ### 14.0 — 2026-04-03 I made the font bigger in the editorials. I urge you to really read them through. They are packed with information on how to really improve your photography. And by understanding how the human sees images your images will be so much better. ### 13.0 — 2026-02-21 Removed a couple of bugs ## Apps similar to Darkr | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Prequel: Photo & Video Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prequel-photo-and-video-editor/id1325756279) | 4.7 (341,028) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Lightroom: AI Photo Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightroom-ai-photo-editor/id878783582) | 4.8 (336,286) | Free | Photo & Video | | [VSCO: Photo & Video Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vsco-photo-and-video-editor/id588013838) | 4.7 (276,797) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Filto: AI Photo & Video Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filto-ai-photo-and-video-editor/id1439415992) | 4.7 (167,070) | Free | Photo & Video | | [RetroCam: Vintage Film Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrocam-vintage-film-camera/id298796414) | 4.7 (13,891) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Dazz Cam - Vintage Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180) | 4.8 (111,751) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Marcus Carlsson - [I did it](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-did-it/id908091602) - [Analogue - BW Darkroom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analogue-bw-darkroom/id1035130531) - [Workout Pal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-pal/id1162865498) - [City Art - Illustrate with map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-art-illustrate-with-map/id1205311824) - [I Love Film - Grain Filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-love-film-grain-filter/id1388818089) All apps by Marcus Carlsson: https://appshunter.io/developer/905479758 ## Related topics [black and white filter photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-filter-photo) · [dark photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dark-photo) · [black white](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-white) · [black and white photo editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-photo-editor) · [black and white](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white) · [black and white photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-photo) · [black and white filter paint](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-filter-paint) · [black and white filter camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-filter-camera) · [analog bw](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/analog-bw) · [hypocam](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hypocam) · [black and white video](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-video) · [dramatic black and white](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dramatic-black-and-white) · [black light germs](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-light-germs) · [black and white filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-filter) · [simple black and white photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/simple-black-and-white-photo) · [black and white camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-camera) · [black and white camera for ig](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-camera-for-ig) · [the darkroom lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-darkroom-lab) · [white filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/white-filter) · [black and white film](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/black-and-white-film) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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