Add film grain and toning on iPhone
Last updated 2 June 2026
Grain and toning are what make an edit feel like film rather than a flat digital file. EditMe adds both on the device: a grain profile you can dial in, and toning that shifts the image's color toward a single tone (warm, cool, selenium-like, or sepia) with intensity, the way a darkroom toner would.
Grain, used with restraint
Film grain is structure, not noise. A little adds texture and hides banding in smooth skies; too much looks like a filter. EditMe lets you set a grain profile so you control the amount rather than getting a fixed stamp. It works on color and black-and-white alike.
Toning
Toning shifts the color of an image's tones, a warm sepia or a cool selenium-like blue, applied uniformly across the image. EditMe's looks apply toning at a set intensity, on the device. Grain and toning sit alongside the rest of the editor; the full tone curve and 16-bit export are part of EditMe Pro.
How it compares
| What helps | EditMe | Preset filter |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable grain amount | Yes | Fixed |
| Toning (warm/cool/selenium/sepia) | Yes | Rare |
| Works on color and black-and-white | Yes | Varies |
| Runs on the device | Yes | Varies |
| Keeps the original | Yes | Varies |
Frequently asked questions
Can I add film grain on iPhone?
Yes. EditMe includes an adjustable grain profile, so you control the amount instead of getting a fixed filter, and it works on the device.
What toning does EditMe offer?
EditMe applies one tone across the image (warm, cool, selenium-like, or sepia) with an intensity, on the device. It does not do shadow/highlight split-toning.
Does grain work on black-and-white too?
Yes. Grain and toning both work on color and black-and-white images.
Is it free?
The core editor is free. The full tone curve and 16-bit export are part of the optional EditMe Pro subscription. It all runs on the device.