Frames: Analog Photography Metadata

Frames: Metadata Logging for Film Photography

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Frames is a modern tool built for analog photographers who want to bring structure and precision to their film workflow. Instead of relying on notebooks or memory, Frames allows you to record detailed shot information as you shoot—directly from your iPhone. After developing and scanning your rolls, the macOS companion app helps you inject this data into your JPEGs, enriching your files with searchable metadata. Built entirely with Apple’s latest technologies including SwiftData and SwiftUI, Frames is fast, private, and designed to feel native across iOS and macOS. No servers, no tracking—just your film, your data, your way. Whether you're an artist archiving your creative process or a professional photographer tracking gear and settings, Frames makes sure no detail is lost between the shutter click and the final scan. Key Features: - Frame-by-frame note-taking for analog photos - Log aperture, shutter, ISO, exposure comp, and more - Choose your gear: camera body, lens, and film stock - Auto-capture geolocation data for each shot - Visual note-taking with attached reference images - Export film logs in .frames format for future use - Match scans with logs and embed EXIF (macOS) - AirDrop and Apple-native syncing across devices - SwiftData-powered for lightweight, modern persistence - Local-only storage: your photography, your privacy

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Frames logs analog photo settings on iPhone and embeds them as EXIF metadata in scanned images on macOS.

for: Analog photographers who want digital records of their film rolls.

works withApple PhotosAdobe LightroomGoogle PhotosCapture OneDarkroomiPhonemacOSiCloud

Key features

8 features of Frames: Analog Photography Metadata

Frame-by-frame note taking — Log aperture, shutter, ISO, exposure compensation and custom notes for each shot directly from iPhone.
Gear library — Save camera bodies, lenses, filters and film stocks for quick selection while logging.
Geolocation tagging — Automatically captures GPS location for each frame, even offline.
Metadata embedding — Writes logged data into JPEG, JXL, TIFF and DNG files as permanent EXIF metadata on macOS.
Export & import — Export logs as .frames, XMP, CSV, TXT and import scans via drag-and-drop to match notes.
Apple-native sync — Sync data between iPhone and Mac using AirDrop, Messages or other Apple-native sharing methods.
Local-only storage — All data stays on device by default; optional iCloud sync if enabled.
Flexible UI — Gallery or list view, customizable toolbar, and adjustable aperture/shutter increments.