AutoSplitter vs FilmLab
AutoSplitter
autosplitter.com
FilmLab
filmlabapp.comSide by side
| Figure | AutoSplitter | FilmLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Photo Scanning Software | 8.3 (#9) | 9.3 (#1) |
| Metadata | Captions can be saved as visible text, metadata, or both; the site says JPEG and TIFF captions use EXIF metadata and PNG captions use IDAT chunks. | Desktop 3.5 preview metadata support can copy most source metadata, including scan-camera and lens information, into exported files. |
| Purpose | AutoSplitter scans batches of physical photographs, separates them into individual image files, restores colors, and supports captions and metadata. | 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. |
| Support | The site includes free support via support ticket. | Support is provided by email, with the company saying a real person from its small team will respond. |
Plans
FilmLab
- EducationFree
- Monthly$7.99 a month
- Annual$59.99 a year
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
In their own words
AutoSplitter
AutoSplitter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
FilmLab
FilmLab converts digital captures of film negatives into color or black-and-white images with a processing engine designed for darkroom-inspired tones. Desktop apps open raw files from popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras, along with raw DNG and TIFF files from scanners. Adjustment tools cover exposure, color balance, contrast, brightness, cropping, rotation, and perspective correction. Users can batch-edit and copy or paste settings across images. Editing leaves original scans unchanged and saves processing instructions in adjacent `.fprc` files. Mobile apps can preview negatives, create proof sheets, review older negatives, and make quick scans for sharing. FilmLab is standalone and does not require other software. Listed export formats include JPEG, TIFF, and JPEG XL. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The paid plans offer full access after a 14-day trial: $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year; lifetime membership is $199.99 once and includes future updates and features. Free education licenses are available by request to qualifying educators. Desktop does not support collaborative real-time editing, and nonrenewing customers can still access images and metadata they created.