Roll Lab
For film photographers who care about the process

Your film photography, organized.

Track rolls, scans, and gear in one calm place.

Free to startNo credit card requiredKeep your data when you exportiOS, Android & Web

Guided import coming soon

We are building guided import and verification for safe switching.

Built for real film workflows

Capture -> develop -> scan -> archive in one connected system.

Data ownership first

Export-ready metadata and transparent pricing with no lock-in traps.

From shutter to archive

1
Shooting
2
Sent to lab
3
Developed
4
Scanned

Track every roll through its full lifecycle. Always know where your film is and what stage it's at.

Features

Everything a film photographer needs

From the moment you load a roll to the final scan in your archive.

Roll tracking

Log every roll with film stock, camera, ISO, and dates. Track status from shooting through lab, development, and scanning.

Frame-by-frame logging

Record aperture, shutter speed, metering mode, weather, and notes for each frame. Build a complete exposure journal.

Scan gallery & contact sheets

Upload scans and build a searchable gallery. View film-style contact sheets, group by roll or stock, and export as PNG.

Development assistant

Guided step-by-step film development with timers, agitation alerts, temperature compensation, and push/pull calculations.

Film stock catalog & inventory

Browse hundreds of film stocks. Track your personal inventory with quantity, storage location, expiration, and cost per roll.

Equipment management

Catalog your camera bodies and lenses with make, model, format, focal length, and notes. Always know what's in your bag.

Statistics & insights

See which stocks and cameras you use most, track monthly shooting rhythm, and discover gear synergies in your work.

Batch operations

Edit metadata across multiple frames at once. Drag-and-drop scan matching auto-pairs files to the right frames.

Develop at home

Coming soon

A darkroom timer that knows your chemistry.

Coming soon. We're building an assistant where you select your dev kit, set the temperature, and Roll Lab calculates adjusted times for every step—with agitation reminders to keep you on track.

Planned capabilities

  • B&W, C-41, E-6, and ECN-2 processes
  • Temperature compensation calculations
  • Push/pull time adjustments
  • Kit exhaustion tracking across batches

Preview

Development steps

Guided process · coming soon

1Kit & dilution selection
2Temperature compensation
3Pre-soak timing
4Developer with agitation alerts
5Stop bath
6Fixer
7Wash cycles
8Stabilizer

How it works

Your workflow, simplified

Roll Lab follows the natural rhythm of film photography.

01

Load your roll

Pick a film stock and camera, set the frame count, and start shooting. Roll Lab creates frame slots ready for your notes.

02

Log as you shoot

Record exposure details frame by frame — or batch-edit later. Add location, weather, tags, and notes as you go.

03

Develop with guidance

Use the built-in development assistant with kit selection, temperature compensation, and step-by-step timers.

04

Scan & archive

Upload scans and auto-match them to frames by filename. Your searchable gallery and contact sheets build themselves.

Your film fridge

Always know what you have

Portra 400

35mm · Exp 2027-03

4 rolls

HP5 Plus

120 · Exp 2026-11

8 rolls

Ektar 100

35mm · Exp 2027-06

2 rolls

Tri-X 400

35mm · Exp 2026-09

6 rolls

Film inventory

Know what's in your fridge.

Track every roll you own — quantity, format, storage location, expiration date, and cost per roll. Never overbuy or let film expire unnoticed.

  • Browse hundreds of film stocks by type
  • Track purchase date and cost per roll
  • Expiration date reminders
  • Storage location notes

Insights

Understand your shooting habits

Roll Lab tracks patterns so you can see what stocks, cameras, and lenses define your work over time.

Top film stocks

See which emulsions dominate your shooting and how your taste evolves

Camera usage

Track which bodies get the most rolls and discover gear you're underusing

Monthly rhythm

Visualize your shooting frequency and spot seasonal patterns in your work

Pricing

Start free. Grow from there.

Start free with a complete workflow. Upgrade when you need unlimited storage, advanced analytics, and high-volume archival workflows.

Free

$0 / month

  • Roll tracking & frame logging
  • Gallery with up to 360 photos
  • Film stock catalog & gear management
  • Development assistant
  • Basic statistics
Pro

Pro

$5.99/ month
  • Everything in Free
  • Unlimited photo storage
  • Export & backup your archive
  • Advanced stats & cost tracking
  • Batch editing & advanced search
See full pricing details

Questions & answers

Yes. The free plan includes roll tracking, scan uploads, a gallery with up to 360 photos, the full film stock catalog, and equipment management. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited storage and advanced features.

Roll Lab supports 35mm and 120 (medium format) rolls. You can log frame counts, ISO, and push/pull adjustments for any format.

Absolutely. The development assistant supports B&W, C-41, E-6, and ECN-2 processes with temperature compensation, exhaustion tracking, and step-by-step timers with agitation reminders.

When you upload scans, Roll Lab parses filenames to detect frame numbers and automatically matches them to the right frames on your roll. You can also drag-and-drop to manually pair them.

Your photos and data are stored securely and are never shared or used for training. You own your archive completely.

Roll Lab is available as a mobile app for iOS and Android, plus a full web app you can use on any browser.

Your film deserves better than a shoebox.

Create a free account and log your first roll in under a minute.

Free forever. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.