Import Developed Film
Import Sources
Import your developed scans from multiple sources:
Photo Library
Select from your device's photo library
Access recently added or albums
Files App
Import from iCloud Drive or external storage
Support for JPEG, TIFF, HEIF, RAW formats
Batch Import: Select multiple images at once for efficient processing
Manual Matching
Full control over matching scans to shot entries:
- Import your scansSelect images from your chosen source
- Drag and drop interfaceDrag scans onto corresponding shot entries
- Side-by-side comparisonView shot metadata while matching
- Reorder as neededAdjust matches until perfect
- Confirm matchesSave when all scans are correctly paired
Best for: Precise control when scan order doesn't match shot order
Smart Match
Intelligent matching using reference photos:
How it works: Analyzes your reference photos to automatically suggest matches with developed scans
The Process
- Import your developed scans
- App analyzes reference photos you took
- Visual similarity matching suggests pairs
- Review confidence scores for each match
- Adjust any incorrect suggestions
- Confirm to apply matches
Success Tips
- • Reference photos improve accuracy dramatically
- • Works best with consistent composition
- • Review low-confidence matches carefully
- • Can handle missing frames or blanks
Sequential Match
Quick matching when scans are in the same order as shots:
How to Use
- Import scans in order
- Select starting frame number
- App matches sequentially
- Skip blanks if needed
- Review and confirm
Options
- • Create placeholder shots for gaps
- • Skip unlogged frames
- • Handle multiple rolls at once
- • Reverse order matching
Fastest method: Perfect when lab returns scans in shooting order
Import Features
Advanced features for managing your scanned images:
High-Resolution Storage
Full quality preservation of your scans
Thumbnail Generation
Automatic creation for quick browsing
Metadata Preservation
Maintains EXIF data from scanner
Split View
Compare scan with shot metadata side-by-side
Export Options
Export your matched images with complete metadata:
Image Formats
- • JPEG with embedded EXIF
- • HEIF for smaller files
- • Original format preservation
- • Custom quality settings
Metadata Options
- • Full EXIF data embedding
- • XMP sidecar files
- • JSON/CSV data export
- • Contact sheet PDFs
Metadata includes: Camera, lens, aperture, shutter, ISO, location, date, notes
iCloud Integration
Seamless sync across all your Apple devices:
- •Developed scans sync automatically
- •Access your complete archive on any device
- •Optimized storage with on-demand downloads
- •Offline access to recently viewed images
Workflow Tips
- •Take reference photos: Dramatically improves Smart Match accuracy
- •Import promptly: Match scans while shots are fresh in memory
- •Consistent naming: Use roll-frame naming (2024-01-001.jpg)
- •Review matches: Always verify before confirming
- •Export backup: Keep a copy with embedded metadata