Film(ish) photo editing

Film(ish) photo editing

True to film photo editing

12 ratings
7 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 17, 2026
  • September 16, 2026

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This app transforms digital photos into authentic analog film looks by simulating real photographic phenomena like grain, halation, and characteristic curves. It offers both simple one-tap presets and advanced controls for detailed color grading, all processed on-device for privacy.

Authentic analog film simulation
Realistic grain and halation effects
Advanced color grading controls
On-device processing for privacy
RAW and video support
Export in JPEG, HEIF, or TIFF
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What's New in Film(ish) photo editing

1.7.6

September 16, 2026

NEW MIST - A new diffusion, next to Bloom. Mist softens the whole picture without sacrificing detail. A dreamy cinematic look. Updated 35mm frame with new options. UPDATED Grain amplitude grows more with size giving large grain more structure. A new Amplitude slider let's you control grain density separate from size. Video exports are up to twice as fast. FIXED Grain works with no film stock at all. Digital grain has a more distinct structure that separates it better from film grain. Various bug fixes.

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

Film(ish) Pro

Unlock all 41 film stocks and pro controls

User reviews

This might be the best film app I've seen

I've tried so many apps that claim to emulate film and so far, this is the best one. Custom controls for glow, halation, and grain are levels above apps like Lightroom, Snapseed, and Liit (my previous fave). Highly recommend. I haven't even tried the pro paid version, a lot of these are available for free and they still transform your photo and give it that soft natural feel, removing the iPhones annoyingly over sharpedened mechanical feel. Highly recommend for photo enthusiasts! The presets make this a one-click solution, or let you go as deep in editing as you care to. Thank you for creating this app.
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Vibe coded slop

Do not pay for this. Just someone trying to make a quick buck. The implementation of many filters is poor.

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Why does the app crash when downloading from the tools section? There is an error causing it to close.

Amazing!

This is the best film emulation app I’ve ever used on the iPhone. It’s awesome. It makes it so easy so quick and the results are out as astounding. Best best ever you’re gonna love it.

I’ve tried nearly every mobile editing app promising a film look. I can finally stop searching.

Most of those apps have one or more of these issues

- the filters are terrible, either overdone or just unnatural

- you don’t have enough control over your edits, you can put on a filter, reduce the intensity, then apply basic edits that look awful 9 times out of 10

- they require a subscription

Film(ish) fixes all that. It’s a one time purchase (that costs as much or less than a yearly subscription for many other apps), which alone is enough for me to love it.

The presets are *beautiful*. There’s a bunch of them, plus even more film stocks that you can start from instead, if you want a more personalized look.

The editing freedom is unmatched. Aside from the obvious (exposure, contrast, etc) you get editing tools that most editing apps refuse to include (HSL, color grading, curves), but you also get to fine tune so many aspects of your chosen preset/film stocks (color density, push/pull, micro contrast, sharpening).

Plus you get control over grain, diffusion effects, and halation. As far as I know, the only app that lets you add and control halation is VSCO, and what do you know? They’re went subscription based years ago 🫩

There’s so much more (frames and the fact that you can also edit videos, for example), but the biggest reason why I love this app is because the creator seems to be on a mission to break the record for “most active dev in existence”.

This man has been adding new features on a near weekly basis since this app was in alpha. I was in the TestFlight for it and was already sold on day one, then he just started pumping out new features I didn’t even know I needed, but that made the app somehow even better than it was.

I know I sound like a paid ad, but I have absolutely no connection to this thing. I’m sitting here at 1am spending 30 minutes writing this long ahh review only because I genuinely think this is a great app and I believe devs like this deserve all the support and success.

Get this app already.
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FAQ

Does Film(ish) have ads?

No, Film(ish) is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain advertisements.

What devices does Film(ish) support?

Film(ish) is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering its advanced photo editing capabilities across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

How often is Film(ish) updated?

The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on July 7, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Users can expect ongoing improvements and feature additions.

What is the age rating for Film(ish)?

Film(ish) has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in photo editing.

Can Film(ish) edit videos?

Yes, Film(ish) can apply its full film emulation pipeline to videos, processing each frame to achieve analog looks.

Does Film(ish) require an account or cloud uploads?

No, Film(ish) processes all edits on your device, ensuring privacy. It does not require accounts, cloud uploads, or tracking.

What file formats can Film(ish) export?

Film(ish) allows you to export your edited photos and videos in high-resolution JPEG, HEIF, or TIFF formats.

How does Film(ish) compare to other photo editing apps?

Film(ish) distinguishes itself with its focus on authentic analog film simulation, utilizing desktop-grade color science and on-device processing for privacy, unlike many apps that rely on simpler filters or cloud processing.