FilmLab
8.0#3 in photo scanning softwareFrom $59.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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SilverFast
7.2#8 in photo scanning software$49 one-timeiOSmacOSWindows
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| Fact | FilmLab | SilverFast |
|---|---|---|
| Batch processing | The desktop release notes describe batch processing, batch export and applying film-stock and backlight choices to batches. | JobManager can process multiple scan frames in sequence and batch-optimize images that have already been scanned. |
| Headquarters | Kennebunk, Maine, USA | Kiel, Germany |
| Integrations | The App Store description names scanning setups from Negative Supply, Valoi, pixl-latr, Lomography and Kodak as supported equipment. | SilverFast can run as stand-alone software or as a Photoshop plug-in. |
| Platforms | FilmLab Desktop is offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux; FilmLab Mobile is offered for iOS and Android. | SilverFast is available for Mac and Windows; the maker lists support for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs and 64-bit Windows systems for version 9. |
| 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. | SilverFast scanner software is individually adjusted for about 340 scanner models to digitize analog images. |
FilmLab plans
- EducationFree
- Monthly$7.99 a month
- Annual$59.99 a year
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
SilverFast plans
- SilverFast SE$49, paid once
- SilverFast SE Plus$99, paid once
- SilverFast Ai Studio—
Pick FilmLab if…
FilmLab suits film photographers who want to convert digital negative scans and adjust or batch-edit images. Its mobile apps also suit people who want to preview or review negatives and make quick scans for sharing.
Pick SilverFast if…
SilverFast suits beginners digitizing analog images as well as professionals processing images. It is relevant to users whose scanner model and hardware support the features they need.