FilmLab
7.4#4 in photo scanning softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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SoftLoaf Negative
6.1#24 in photo scanning softwareFrom $2.49 a monthmacOSWindows
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| Fact | FilmLab | SoftLoaf Negative |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | SoftLoaf Negative is a film negative conversion workflow built for film digitization with camera capture and scanner input. |
| Support | FilmLab says its small team provides support by email at [email protected], with a real person responding. | The support page asks users to report the version, operating system, input format, and exact reproduction steps; product feedback goes to [email protected]. |
| 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. | The three-day trial permits project opening, creation, adjustment, and preview, but prohibits every file-output path, including batch and CLI/headless export. |
FilmLab plans
- EducationFree
- Monthly$7.99 a month
- Annual$59.99 a year
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
SoftLoaf Negative plans
- Personal$29.90 a year
- Team$99.90 a year
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 SoftLoaf Negative if…
SoftLoaf Negative suits film-digitization users working with camera captures or scanners on macOS or Windows. It is aimed at workflows needing alignment, calibration, Trichrome, black-and-white conversion, or HDR delivery.