Invert film negatives on iPhone, without the cloud
Last updated 2 June 2026
You do not need to upload your scans anywhere to turn a negative into a positive. EditMe inverts film negatives, color and black-and-white, entirely on your iPhone, with no cloud and no account. The image data never leaves the device, and the original is always kept.
Why on-device, not the cloud
Many converters upload your photo to a server to process it. That means your images leave your control, it needs a connection, and it is often behind a subscription. Doing the inversion on the device avoids all three: it works offline, nothing is uploaded, and your scans stay private.
How EditMe inverts on the device
EditMe runs the whole inversion pipeline locally: it inverts each channel, removes the orange mask for color film, and balances the result, with per-stock profiles for common films. It is free to download, the inversion is part of the free core, and every save keeps your original frame.
How it compares
| Consideration | EditMe | Cloud converter |
|---|---|---|
| Photos leave your device | Never | Usually uploaded |
| Works offline | Yes | No |
| Color and black-and-white | Both | Varies |
| Keeps the original | Yes | Varies |
| Price | Free to download | Often subscription |
Frequently asked questions
Can I invert film negatives without uploading them?
Yes. EditMe inverts negatives entirely on your iPhone, so the image data never leaves the device and no account or connection is needed.
Does it handle color and black-and-white?
Yes. EditMe inverts both, removing the orange mask for color negatives and producing a clean positive for black-and-white.
Is the inversion free?
Yes. EditMe is free to download and the film-negative inversion is part of the free core. It runs on the device.
Does it keep my original?
Yes. Every save creates a new image and keeps your original frame untouched.