Edit film photos right inside Apple Photos
Last updated 2 June 2026
You do not need to export a photo to another app to edit it. iOS lets an app install as a photo editing extension, so its tools appear inside Apple Photos itself. EditMe ships as one, which means its film inversion and tonal editing controls (exposure, contrast, tone curve, HSL, color grading, grain) are available right where your photos already live, and the edits stay re-editable.
What a photo editing extension is
A photo editing extension plugs an app's tools into the system Photos editor. You open a photo in Photos, tap Edit, choose the extension, and work without round-tripping through a separate app. Because Photos stores the edit as adjustment data, the result stays non-destructive and you can re-open and tweak it later.
Using EditMe from Photos
Open any photo in Apple Photos, tap Edit, then the extensions button, and pick EditMe. The same on-device engine, including the film-negative inversion and the editor's tonal sliders (look, tone curve, HSL, color grading, grain), runs inside Photos. Nothing is uploaded, your original is preserved, and the edit remains revertible through the standard Photos mechanism.
How it compares
| Capability | EditMe extension | Separate editor app |
|---|---|---|
| Works inside Apple Photos | Yes | No |
| Re-editable (non-destructive) | Yes | Varies |
| No export round-trip | Yes | No |
| Runs on device | Yes | Varies |
| Price | Free to download | Varies |
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit photos without leaving Apple Photos?
Yes. An app that installs as a photo editing extension, like EditMe, adds its tools inside the Photos editor, so you can edit in place without exporting to another app.
Are extension edits non-destructive?
Yes. Photos stores the edit as adjustment data, so the change is revertible and you can re-open it later to adjust it. Your original is preserved.
What can EditMe do inside Photos?
The same on-device engine, including film-negative inversion and the editor's tonal sliders, is available in the extension just as it is in the app.
Does the extension upload my photos?
No. EditMe runs entirely on the device with no cloud and no account, in the app and in the extension alike.