RNI Films

Overview

RNI Films centres photo editing on filters that simulate real film emulsions, organised by film type. A quick before-and-after preview helps judge a look against the original, and photos can be shared to social networks from the app. That narrow focus keeps the choice of edit straightforward; it is less suited to someone seeking an all-purpose editor.

The maker describes its Film Grain tool as applying genuine film grain rather than digital noise, and characterises its rendering and output as desktop quality. These qualities speak to the app’s film-oriented aim, but they do not make it a substitute for a fuller desktop editing workflow.

Key features

• Film-emulation filters: Filters grouped by film type make it easier to choose a particular film character rather than browse an undifferentiated effects list.
• Film Grain: The dedicated grain tool is intended to add film-like texture, not merely digital noise.
• Instant comparison: A before-and-after preview makes it practical to check whether an edit improves the image before sharing it.
• Direct sharing: Social-network sharing from the app shortens the path from edit to post.

Pricing

RNI’s pricing spans both the app-oriented film workflow and Lightroom/ACR and Capture One preset products. The pricing model is freemium, with a free plan; the paid preset plans shown range from 82.00 USD per month to 192.00 USD per month. That is a substantial ongoing commitment for presets, so the free option is the sensible starting point for readers who want to judge the approach before paying.

• Free plan: A free plan is available.
• All Films 4 Lite — Lightroom/ACR: 82.00 USD per month for adjustment-based film presets and camera profiles. It is the lower-priced Lightroom/ACR option, but does not promise the more than 50 film stocks included with All Films 4 Pro.
• All Films 4 Pro — Lightroom/ACR: 164.00 USD per month and more than 50 film stocks, for users who need the wider film-stock range.
• All Films 5 Lite — Lightroom/ACR: 96.00 USD per month for 40+ presets; the lower price than Pro comes with a smaller stated scope.
• All Films 5 Pro — Lightroom/ACR: 192.00 USD per month for profile-based film emulation, non-destructive editing and Lightroom Mobile sync. This best fits Lightroom users who need those workflow capabilities.
• RNI Aerochrome — Lightroom/ACR: 96.00 USD per month for profile-based infrared film simulation, a focused choice rather than a broad collection.
• All Films 4 Lite — Capture One: 82.00 USD per month for adjustment-based film styles in a lite pack.
• All Films 4 Demo — Lightroom/ACR and Capture One; All Films 5 Demo — Lightroom/ACR and Capture One: Demo packs are offered, with prices not published.
• All Films 5 Lite — Capture One: 96.00 USD per month for profile-based film styles in a lite pack.
• All Films 5 Pro — Capture One: 192.00 USD per month for profile-based film styles with multiple process variations.

The listed paid preset plans are monthly prices; no seat limits, quotas, trial length or renewal terms are stated. The headline paid-from figure of 82 one-time conflicts with the named plans’ monthly prices, so it should not be treated as the price or term for those plans.

Platforms

The platform list includes Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, and the software-support scope includes Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop ACR and Capture One. However, the maker says an RNI Films Android app is not viable for it at present and provides an App Store download link. Android users can instead sync RNI Lightroom presets to Lightroom Mobile using an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription; this is a different workflow and depends on that subscription.

Who it's for

RNI Films is a good fit for photographers who want film-style colour, an explicit grain tool and a quick comparison before sharing. Its preset products also suit Lightroom/ACR or Capture One users who want film emulation in those applications. It is a weaker fit for Android users expecting the native app, or for anyone looking for a wide-ranging editor rather than a film-look workflow.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Film filters are organised by film type, giving the app a clear route to its central creative choice.
• Pro: Instant before-and-after comparison and in-app social sharing support a compact edit-to-post workflow.
• Pro: Preset options cover Lightroom/ACR and Capture One, including profile-based and adjustment-based approaches.
• Con: The maker says it does not currently consider an Android app viable, leaving Android users with a Lightroom Mobile preset workflow instead.
• Con: Named paid preset plans run from 82.00 USD per month, a significant recurring cost for readers who only want occasional film effects.
• Con: The core emphasis is film emulation, not a broad set of editing capabilities.

Alternatives

Signature Edits is worth considering for Lightroom preset collections sold as one-time purchases, including a 59.00 USD per once Clean & Classic collection and a 79.00 USD per once AI Engine toolkit.

Greater Than Gatsby offers a 249.00 USD per once Complete Presets Bundle with 641 Lightroom presets, making it the more relevant comparison for someone who wants a much larger Lightroom collection.

Mextures is an iOS, macOS and Windows option with an X-Film Overlay Pack at 10.00 USD per month and a yearly membership at 89.00 USD per year; choose it when overlays are the priority rather than RNI’s film-emulation workflow.

VSCO has a free Starter tier with 15 presets and paid tiers, and supports web, iOS and Android. It is a relevant alternative for readers who want a preset-based option that includes Android.

PresetLove is another freemium preset option, with web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android support.

The Luxe Lens is a paid alternative without a free plan; its First Years Baby & Newborn Lightroom Presets are 14.00 USD per once.

Lumina Lightroom Presets offers a freemium option across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

123Presets sells Lightroom preset packs at 15.00 USD per once, making it a simpler one-time-purchase comparison for buyers who prefer individual packs.

For broader browsing, see Photo Preset Libraries and Photo Editing Software.

Verdict

Choose RNI Films if film-emulation looks, grain and a fast preview-and-share workflow are the point of your photo editing. Its focused design is its main strength, while Android’s lack of a native app and the recurring cost of named preset plans are the strongest reasons to look elsewhere.