# PictoScanner

> Converts images to negatives and vice-versa using iPhone camera. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Lautrop.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictoscanner/id1122507227 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Lautrop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122507226)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictoscanner/id1122507227/reviews.md

## What is PictoScanner?

PictoScanner  is the easiest way to capture through iPhone's camera and convert all your image into negatives, B/w Negative & Normal

* Convert any negative into positives.
* Convert the normal photos into b/w negative.
* Convert the normal photos into  negative.
* Save button for instant archiving into your iPhone's  
   PictoScanner Folder.
*  Save photo in zoom mode also.

PictoScanner application is very simple and easy to use to developed any photo to its negative or vise-versa.

## Key features

- Convert negatives to positives
- Convert normal photos to B/W negatives
- Convert normal photos to negatives
- Save photos in zoom mode
- Instant archiving to PictoScanner folder

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictoscanner/id1122507227/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Schrott!

*2023-12-28, version 1.97*

Funktioniert nicht mit iPhone 13! Leider wird das aber nirgends erwähnt! Ich habe mir die Box gekauft und sofort wieder zurück geschickt. Ist ja kein Problem wenn es mit bestimmten Modellen nicht klappt. Aber warum kann man das nicht in die Beschreibung stellen?

### 4/5 — Update iPhone 14-15

*2023-10-29, version 1.97*

Any chance to update the app?
It’s not working properly on iPhone 14. 
Any chance to change the lens of the phone?

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-08-01, version 1.97*

It doses not focus. The device is great but the software doesn’t focus. My iPhone 13 Pro is fine. The camera is fine outside the app. The app doesn’t work for me.

### 3/5 — Fummelei

*2021-05-18, version 1.95*

iPhone 4 zu alt(iOS 7.) man braucht IOS 12.-iPhone 11 zu neu (3 linsen) deshalb Fummelei ohne Ende mit iPhone 11 sehr schade

### 1/5 — Leider nur eine Kopie

*2021-05-03, version 1.95*

des Kodak Film Scanners in der gleichen App-Ausführung mit selben Filtern etc. etc. Die Frage ist, wer hier von wem kopiert hat…
Funktioniert zwar mit einem iPhone 12 Pro Max, aber die Qualität ist so grottig schlecht! Lohnt sich definitiv nicht!

### 1/5 — iPhone 12 wird nicht unterstützt

*2021-02-06, version 1.95*

Leider wird iPhone 12 nicht unterstützt. Fummelei ohne Erfolg.

### 5/5 — Gracias

*2021-01-10, version 1.95*

La aplicación me funcionó muy bien, pude traspasar fotos de antepasados que estaban en negativo a positivo. Gracias

### 1/5 — No cumple

*2020-10-02, version 1.94*

No cumple la función, use diferentes negativos pero no logra convertir la imagen

### 4/5 — Just a few small steps away from perfection

*2020-09-11, version 1.94*

This is a really simple yet efficient application.

It would be five stars if:
- it would lock the log off timeout (like the camera phone camera does). I’m blocked from disabling the auto lock by corporate rules on my device.
- it would allow the image editing tools to be applicable to the live preview.
- it should allow saving editing profiles.

### 5/5 — How to improve the results

*2020-08-07*

While using the iPad or monitor for backlighting is a speedy solution, it yields poor results. I took a white Tupperware like lid and placed it over flexible desk light, place the negative on top, and used the app to capture the picture. Clearest yet!  You can pinch to zoom to see how much better it is. So a diy light box

## Frequently asked questions about PictoScanner

### How does PictoScanner convert photos to negatives?

PictoScanner uses your iPhone's camera to capture images and then applies algorithms to convert them into negative or black and white negative formats. You can also convert existing negatives into positive images.

### Can I save my edited photos with PictoScanner?

Yes, PictoScanner includes a save button that allows for instant archiving of your converted photos directly into a dedicated PictoScanner folder on your iPhone.

### What devices is PictoScanner compatible with?

PictoScanner is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It requires iOS 4.3 or later.

### What is the age rating for PictoScanner?

PictoScanner has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is PictoScanner updated?

The latest version of PictoScanner is 1.97, which was last updated on January 19, 2022. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality.

### What is the user rating for PictoScanner?

PictoScanner currently has a rating of 2.8 stars based on 5 ratings. User feedback helps developers improve the application.

### Does PictoScanner offer different editing modes?

Yes, PictoScanner allows you to convert normal photos into B/W negatives, normal photos into negatives, and convert any existing negative into a positive image.

### Can I save photos in a larger size with PictoScanner?

PictoScanner offers the ability to save photos in zoom mode, allowing for higher resolution archiving of your converted images.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.97 — 2022-01-19

Fix focusing issue

### 1.96 — 2022-01-16

Japanese localization was added

### 1.95 — 2020-12-09

- Improved user experience
- Increased image size
- Stability was improved

### 1.94 — 2020-08-01

fix issue with crop photos

### 1.93 — 2020-06-11

Fix freeze the app issue

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All apps by Simon Lautrop: https://appshunter.io/developer/1122507226

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