FilmLab vs Photo Scan by Photomyne

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.

Photo Scan by Photomyne turns photos, slides, negatives, documents, and other keepsakes into digital materials for a family library. Its scanning tools can detect and crop images, rotate them, correct perspective, and restore color. The app says it can scan dozens of photos into digital albums in minutes. Users can sharpen photos, apply color filters, colorize black-and-white images, and use AI restoration with extra credits. Albums support text and audio, names, location and date tags, attached photo backs, and detected text. Web links let people view shared materials; account members can access and edit photos online, including on a PC. Google Photos uploads are available after users authorize access, which Photomyne says does not expose existing Google Photos items. The basic app includes utility features with ads. Membership adds unlimited backup and online photo access. The annual plan is $59.99 a year after a 3-day free trial and auto-renews until canceled. Generated sharing links can be viewed by anyone who has them and may remain active while the account has an active subscription.