Filmode
Filmode: A film-style camera and editor with manual controls, RAW capture and LUT video. Ranked #5 of 18 in Camera Apps by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing
- Free planYes
- Manual camera controlsYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Live film LUTs and film-roll shooting in 12, 24 or 36 frames
- Manual controls plus RAW and Apple ProRAW capture
- LUT video recording up to 4K, with batch editing and reusable recipes
Where it doesn't
- External camera support is not included
- Pro purchases are needed for features such as batch editing and 4K video
- The main Filmode experience is for iPhone and iPad; Android uses Filmode Vibe
Our verdict on Filmode
Filmode combines a film-style camera with color-grading and editing tools for mobile photographers, especially people who want to shape a look while shooting rather than apply it only afterward. Live film LUTs provide baked-in looks, and film-roll mode limits a session to 12, 24 or 36 frames. Manual ISO, shutter, focus, white balance and exposure compensation give more control than a simple filter camera. RAW and Apple ProRAW capture are available alongside graded photos. The vendor describes Filmode primarily for iPhone and iPad, with an Android Vibe app and browser camera access.
Its breadth is a distinguishing point: the feature set reaches from still photography into video, editing and color matching. Photo editing is non-destructive, Match Photo can use a color reference, and LUT export supports transferring a look. Video can record with LUTs and effects baked in, up to 4K. Batch editing and reusable recipes help apply a consistent treatment across multiple images. Camera processing and editing are performed on-device, and free editing works without an account. The product does not support external cameras, so it is better suited to phone-first workflows than photographers who want to connect dedicated camera hardware.
Filmode is freemium, with Pro Monthly, Pro 3 Months and Pro Lifetime options. The plans list Pro features and looks, while Lifetime provides permanent Pro access; the vendor says optional Pro purchases add features including additional looks, batch editing, lens effects, larger film rolls and 4K video. This makes the free editing tier a way to explore the editing workflow, while users who need those extras should compare the Pro options. Email and documentation are the listed support channels. Choose Filmode for mobile film-style capture with editing and video tools in one app; look elsewhere if external camera support is essential.
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Filmode fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Platforms | ios, android, web |
| Manual camera controls | Yes |
| Video capture | Yes |
| Max video resolution | 4k |
| RAW photo capture | Yes |
| External camera support | No |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | filmode.app |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
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