No. 1 of 29 ·Photo Scanning Software

FilmLab

Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $5/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.7

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

FilmLab is ranked #1 of 29 in photo scanning software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $5/mo.

FilmLab plans and pricing

All plans

Education Free Free licenses available by request to qualifying educators For educational programs teaching film photography to young people filmlabapp.com · 29 Sept 2026

Monthly $7.99/mo 14 days free, then $7.99/month Full access to all FilmLab features on personal computers and devices filmlabapp.com · 29 Sept 2026

Annual $59.99/yr 14 days free, then $59.99/year Full access to all FilmLab features on personal computers and devices filmlabapp.com · 29 Sept 2026

Lifetime $199.99 once $199.99 Lifetime membership; includes future updates and features filmlabapp.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on photo scanning software

Free plan: Yes
Auto-crop: Yes
Deskew correction: Yes
Auto enhancement: Yes
Photo organization: Yes
Export formats: JPEG, TIFF, JPEG XL
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

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The record

Purpose: FilmLab converts digital captures of film negatives into color or black-and-white images using a custom processing engine designed to produce darkroom-inspired colors and tones.
Camera scanning: FilmLab Desktop opens raw files from popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras, plus raw DNG and TIFF files from scanners.
Image adjustments: Desktop includes automatic settings and controls for exposure, color balance, contrast, brightness, cropping, rotation, and perspective correction.
Batch editing: Users can batch-edit images and copy or paste editing settings across images.
Non-destructive editing: FilmLab leaves original scan files unmodified and stores processing instructions in adjacent .fprc files.
Mobile use: The mobile apps can preview negatives, make proof sheets, review old negatives, and make quick scans for sharing.
Standalone: FilmLab apps are standalone and do not require other software to function.
Data access: If a customer does not renew a license, they can still access images and metadata they created.
Platforms: FilmLab Desktop is offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux; FilmLab Mobile is offered for iOS and Android.
Trial limit: The desktop page describes a two-week free trial, and its manual says first-time users can test a limited number of files for free.
Integrations: The maker describes FilmLab as standalone and does not state integrations on the pricing page.
Support: FilmLab says its small team provides support by email at [email protected], with a real person responding.
Collaboration limit: FilmLab Desktop does not currently support collaborative real-time editing.
Headquarters: Kennebunk, Maine, USA
Price from: $5/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Photo Scanning Software in 2026#1 of 29

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Sources

filmlabapp.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
filmlabapp.com/desktop· checked 29 Sept 2026
filmlabapp.com/guide/desktop-manual· checked 29 Sept 2026
filmlabapp.com/pricing· checked 29 Sept 2026
filmlabapp.com/support· checked 29 Sept 2026