# LightBox Extra > Mobile viewer for 35mm negatives and slides with customizable backgrounds. (iPhone/iPad app by SkyCharts LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-extra/id825134948 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SkyCharts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300623345) - Category: Photo & Video, Medical - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.30/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-03-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-extra/id825134948/reviews.md ## What is LightBox Extra? Use LightBox Extra to easily view 35mm negatives and slides. You can choose between a classic white background, or only have white where you place the negative/positive to avoid blinding yourself. Resizes itself to work on all iOS7 devices. You can resize the white boxes as needed, and next time you launch the app it will restore those. ## Key features - View 35mm negatives and slides - Customizable white background - Background adjusts to negative/slide area - Resizes for all iOS7 devices - Remembers custom box sizes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbox-extra/id825134948/reviews.md ### 5/5 — As Described *2021-06-07* Saved a lot of frustration with a family history project. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Awful, doesn’t work *2021-01-16, version 1.4* Utter tripe. The ads are the brightest thing on the screen and the ‘white’ light which is actually grey and so useless, can’t be adjusted in size as the + and - buttons don’t work. Complete rubbish. ### 4/5 — Good for making fillip books *2020-10-22* It is good to use as a light box if you want to have a light box, but don’t want to pay the money for one. 4 stars because of ads at the bottom, but overall good app **Developer response:** Btw: you can remove the Ads forever for 99c. Tap on Ads, then Buy. ### 1/5 — Not bright enough I’m afraid - *2020-02-04, version 1.4* but I was trying to use it for tracing artwork ### 2/5 — Paid for and ads wont go away *2019-10-01, version 1.4* I paid for the app to have no ads and it still has ads. Is there a way to make them go away? If you help make the ads go away it will be 5 star rating 💪 Cheers, confused LightBox owner 🧟‍♂️ ### 1/5 — How does it work?! *2019-08-18* In the description it says it allows you to see negatives and slides. HOW??? The video doesn't show you how to do that. How does it work? This gets a zero. **Developer response:** Like a physical light box, you place the negative/slide ON the white areas, and the light that shines through lets you see. Please email support@skycharts.net for any questions. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time or money *2019-07-14* Not user friendly. Maybe it works, but if it does, there are poor instructions, or none at all. **Developer response:** Please see this for instructions: http://www.skycharts.net/?page_id=2301 The usage video is probably the easiest way to describe what the app can do. For any questions or suggestions, please email support@skycharts.net ### 2/5 — It works, but.... *2019-03-22, version 1.4* I use this app to overview 35mm slides. I can fit 12 slides on the iPad screen for reviewing and sorting. The app is hardly useable unless you pay the instore purchase to remove ads, and you have to manually adjust the screen brightness to maximum. It’s not suitable as lighting to rephotograph the slides as the iPad pixels are clearly visible through them under magnification. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2018-09-06, version 1.4* On an up-to-date i7, I just get a blank screen half black and half white. Oh, but the ads work... ### 4/5 — Useful when giving talks *2017-11-26, version 1.3* I found this product very useful when I recently gave a talk to fellow pensioners on using a large format camera. I would have awarded five stars if the product offered an additional feature allowing one to set not only 35mm slides and uncut film but also offered the same features for medium format film of various sizes, but in particular 6x: 6, 7, 8, 9 & 12 centimetres, plus offered those of use who use sheet film the option of 5x4 (being able to choose to display one or more frames depending on the iPad in use) and 5x7 & 10x8 Inches. ## Frequently asked questions about LightBox Extra ### What can I view with LightBox Extra? LightBox Extra allows you to easily view 35mm negatives and slides directly on your iOS device. It's designed to help you inspect your film without needing physical equipment. ### Does LightBox Extra have ads? No, LightBox Extra does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases. ### What devices does LightBox Extra support? LightBox Extra is designed to work on all iOS7 devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It resizes itself to ensure compatibility across these platforms. ### Can I customize the viewing background in LightBox Extra? Yes, you can choose between a classic white background or have the white area only appear where you place the negative or slide. This helps prevent blinding yourself while viewing. ### Does LightBox Extra remember my settings? Yes, the app resizes the white boxes as needed and will restore your custom sizes the next time you launch LightBox Extra. This provides a personalized viewing experience. ### How often is LightBox Extra updated? The latest version of LightBox Extra is 1.4, which was last updated on January 2, 2018. While it has not been updated recently, it remains functional for its core purpose. ### What is the age rating for LightBox Extra? LightBox Extra has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content. ### What is the user rating for LightBox Extra? LightBox Extra has a user rating of 2.3 stars based on 19 ratings. This suggests that while some users find it useful, there may be areas for improvement. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2018-01-02 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updates ### 1.3 — 2016-05-19 *bugfix for in-app-purchase ### 1.2 — 2015-08-13 Disable move/resize of windows by default. ### 1.1 — 2014-03-21 Movement of windows is now disabled by default. ### 1.0 — 2014-03-13 No release notes. ## Apps similar to LightBox Extra | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Filmory - Analog Film Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmory-analog-film-scanner/id1559585775) | 4.5 (338) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Lightme - Logbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308) | 4.9 (88) | Free | Photo & Video | | [FilmLab: Negative Film Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlab-negative-film-scanner/id1215777349) | 2.8 (24) | Free | Photo & Video | | [KLIM Film Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klim-film-scanner/id6452552757) | 4.5 (168) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Film scanner Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/film-scanner-pro/id1333240907) | 3.4 (37) | Free | Photo & Video | | [SlideScan - Slide Scanner App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidescan-slide-scanner-app/id1485358131) | 4.6 (12,454) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by SkyCharts LLC - [SkyCharts XC EFB](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skycharts-xc-efb/id598750261) - [Active Checklist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-checklist/id890916334) All apps by SkyCharts LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/300623345 ## Related topics [lightbox extra](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lightbox-extra) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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