Film photography log · for iPhone
Never forget how you shot it.
Film Logbook turns your iPhone into the notebook you always meant to keep — every roll, every frame, every setting, recorded the moment you press the shutter.
What it does
A logbook that keeps up with the way you shoot.
A digital camera writes down every setting for you. Film doesn't — so Film Logbook becomes that memory. Note what matters while you shoot, then read it back when you develop, scan, and edit. No guessing which frame was which. New to film? See how to log camera settings and how to keep track of your rolls.
Every setting, every frame
Build rolls with camera, lens, film stock, ISO and notes. Log aperture, shutter, exposure compensation and meter readings frame by frame.
Reference images
Snap a quick phone photo of the scene and attach it to a frame — an instant visual reminder when you finally see the negatives.
Double exposures, linked
Mark multi-exposure shots and link the related frames so the whole story stays together.
Keepers & mistakes
Tag frames as keepers, mistakes, experiments — anything that matters to you — and find them again in seconds.
Where you stood
Optionally capture GPS for rolls and frames, and edit any location after the fact when you remember the exact spot.
35mm to large format
Supports 35mm, 120, large format and many more, with a custom film type you can set per frame.
Straight from the app
See it in action.
Log it in the moment
Camera settings, exposure comp, meter readings — capture the shot and the details, then move on.
Read it back later
Everything you noted is waiting when you develop, scan or edit — no more mystery exposures.
Offline & iCloud sync
Log anywhere — Film Logbook works fully offline and syncs privately through your own iCloud account when you're back online. Always yours, nothing to manage.
Export & back up
Export structured JSON with image IDs for your own archive — free. Share a clean, printable PDF with Pro.
Free & Pro
Start free. Upgrade once, if you want.
Everything you need to log film is free. Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, ever — that lifts the limits and adds a few extras.
- Up to 2 active rolls at a time
- Log rolls & frames — camera, lens, film stock, ISO and notes
- Aperture, shutter, exposure compensation & meter readings
- Reference images, tags and double exposures
- Optional location tracking
- iCloud sync & JSON export
- 35mm, 120, large format and more
- Unlimited rolls — no 2-roll cap; log as many as you shoot
- PDF export — share a clean, printable roll
- Custom app icons — make it yours
Everything in Free, plus the above — unlock Pro anytime inside the app.
Version 1.6.1
Released December 2025
Several improvements that make Film Logbook more flexible, more accurate, and more reliable — and lay the foundation for future updates.
- Edit frame locations. Adjust the location of any individual frame.
- Per-camera stop setting. Define a stop setting per camera for more consistent logging.
- Fully editable film metadata. Change a roll's film details whenever you need to.
- Faster PDF export. Fixed a bug during PDF export and improved export speed.
- General stability. Bug fixes and performance improvements throughout.
- Improved onboarding. A cleaner first run for new photographers.
At a glance
Made for iOS, built for film.
Learn more
Guides & resources
New to logging film, or want a paper backup? Start here.
The analog workflow, loading to scanning →
The whole film pipeline in one place — the hub for every guide.
GuideHow to keep track of film rolls →
A simple system for which roll is in which camera.
GuideHow to log film camera settings →
What exposure info to record per frame, and why.
Free resourcePrintable film log template →
A free A4 PDF log sheet plus a CSV, no email required.
Free on the App Store
Start your next roll with a logbook.
Download Film Logbook and keep a complete record of everything you shoot — from your first 35mm frame to your next 4×5 sheet.
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