# FilmLab: Negative Film Scanner — Convert your film to digital

> App for viewing and digitizing film negatives and slides. (iPhone/iPad app by Develop and Fix, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlab-negative-film-scanner/id1215777349 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Develop and Fix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215777348)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlab-negative-film-scanner/id1215777349/reviews.md

## What is FilmLab?

FilmLab is the best app for viewing and digitizing film negatives. FilmLab lets you view negatives as positives, capture scans to save and share, and convert high resolution images from scanners and digital cameras.

FIlmLab is actively developed by a small team that is passionate about film photography. We believe every film image is special, and we feel a responsibility to help you get the best possible results using the equipment you have available. With that goal in mind, we've invested years of research and development to create an app that does film scanning right.

FilmLab supports scanning color negatives, black and white negatives, and color positives (slides). It supports all film formats, including 35mm, medium format, and large format. It works with a wide variety of film scanning setups (including kits sold by Negative Supply, Valoi, pixl-latr, Lomography, and Kodak). FilmLab also supports importing scans in most image formats, including camera raw files.

FILMLAB SUBSCRIPTIONS

When you install FilmLab, you'll get 12 scans per device for free. To get unlimited scanning, choose a monthly or annual subscription. If you choose to purchase a subscription, your payment will be charged to your Apple account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. If you cancel your subscription, you will continue to be able to view and edit all the images you scanned while your subscription was active. 

TERMS OF SERVICE
https://www.filmlabapp.com/terms

PRIVACY POLICY
https://www.filmlabapp.com/privacy

## Key features

- View negatives as positives
- Capture and save scans
- Convert high-resolution images
- Supports color and B&W negatives
- Supports color positives (slides)
- Works with all film formats
- Import scans from various sources

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FilmLab Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| FilmLab Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| FilmLab Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| FilmLab Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


## What do users think of FilmLab?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ⭐ Excellent for previewing negatives
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good color conversion
- 💡 Helpful for digitizing old photos

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Poor image quality/resolution
- 🔧 Difficult to focus/capture clear images
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera focus issues
- Inconsistent exposure/color rendering
- Login/account problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to import existing scanned negatives
- Batch processing and editing tools
- More advanced color/exposure controls
- Integration with external light boxes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlab-negative-film-scanner/id1215777349/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-06-28, version 2.5.3*

App is useless and forces a subscription very hard. Results are also questionable.

### 3/5 — Scans great, but no export function

*2026-06-06*

I got this to go with my scanning rig.  The rig has a Backlight holds the negatives and the phone and just click to take a picture.  With this software, it actually works great.
The problem is that all the photos are on my phone and I need them on my laptop and there’s no export functionality even on the paid version.  The only way I can get my Photos is to painfully mail them to myself one by one.

### 1/5 — No longer supported

*2026-04-15, version 2.5.3*

No longer supported

### 1/5 — Arnaque

*2026-01-31*

Tous mes scand sont bloqués dans l’app. Si je ne paie pas je ne peux rien en faire. Trop
Cher

### 1/5 — No Raw Scanning

*2025-12-24*

Can’t import raw scans shot on iPhone

### 2/5 — Crashing

*2025-09-19, version 2.5.3*

It’s not best as it continues to crash. iPhone 15promax. All updated yet it crashes.

### 1/5 — App crashes every time i open a photo

*2025-06-26, version 2.5.3*

Trying to open raw files of scans from a GFX100s, and it crashes every time, tried on iPhone and M1 iPad Pro with same result

### 5/5 — So far, so good. Prompt, personal support.

*2025-02-08*

Simple, does what it says it’s going to do. My project was to digitize old 33 mm negatives. I took pictures of the negatives using my iPhone. I couldn’t figure out how to import the photos to this App so I sent an email asking for help. The next day I received an email with a simple explanation. She even sent me a snapshot of her phone showing me where to find the right buttons. It can’t get any better than that!

### 1/5 — Not user friendly

*2025-01-17*

I tried to sign up after purchasing a subscription for a month and it won't let me log in. Very hard to navigate.

### 5/5 — Easy

*2024-12-16*

This is by far the most user friendly tool to use.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the app and finding it easy to use.

## Frequently asked questions about FilmLab

### What does FilmLab do?

FilmLab is an application designed for viewing and digitizing film negatives and slides. It allows users to convert their physical film into digital images, making them easy to view, save, and share.

### What types of film does FilmLab support?

The app supports scanning color negatives, black and white negatives, and color positives (slides). It is compatible with all film formats, including 35mm, medium format, and large format.

### How much does FilmLab cost?

FilmLab offers 12 free scans per device. For unlimited scanning, users can choose a monthly or annual subscription. Payments are charged to your Apple account and subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled.

### Can I import existing scans into FilmLab?

Yes, FilmLab supports importing scans in most image formats, including camera raw files. This allows you to work with images captured from external scanners or digital cameras.

### What film scanning setups are compatible with FilmLab?

FilmLab works with a wide variety of film scanning setups, including kits from brands like Negative Supply, Valoi, pixl-latr, Lomography, and Kodak. It's designed to integrate with popular equipment used by film photographers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.3 — 2022-11-30

Version 2.5.3 has two small fixes:
- Fix slowdown when pinch-zooming in crop mode
- Fix a typo on the welcome screen

### 2.5.2 — 2022-10-18

Version 2.5.2 fixes a crash when attempting to use the ultra wide camera on some iPhone models. It also prevents crashes when attempting to load missing or corrupted image files. See previous release notes for full information on new features in version 2.5, which is a major update.

### 2.5.1 — 2022-10-16

Version 2.5.1 fixes a crash when initializing the camera on certain iPhone models and iOS versions. See previous release notes for full information on new features in version 2.5, which is a major update.

### 2.5 — 2022-10-13

FilmLab 2.5 is a major update. Changes in this release include:

 - A new camera screen that lets you set up a crop to match your desired film format
 - Two new crop modes available in the image editor - crop and corners/perspective
 - Improved auto exposure and auto color balance
 - Export as 8-bit or 16-bit TIFF
 - Many bug fixes and optimizations

In addition, this release updates our subscription model. Features that formerly required a FilmLab Pro upgrade are now included for everyone. FilmLab now requires a subscription to scan new images after the first 12. A subscription is not required to view and edit previously captured images. Users who purchased FilmLab as a one-time lifetime purchase do not need  to buy a subscription. When you first install version 2.5, you may need to  press the "restore purchases" button to active previous purchases.

Thank you very much for your support, which makes it possible for us to continue to develop and improve FilmLab!

### 2.0.1 — 2021-10-07

FilmLab 2 is an all new app with lots of great free features. Now you can save, edit, and organize your scans. Editing is non-destructive, so all the information in the negatives is retained and you can make adjustments at any time.

FilmLab 2 also adds a brand new Pro option which makes it possible to work with images taken with other cameras, either by importing them or by opening a shared folder from Files. We think you're going to love processing film scans on your iPhone or iPad!

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