Film camera app for iPhone: real 35mm & medium-format looks

Q: Can I use it with both cameras at once?

Yes — the film preset applies to the front and back camera simultaneously in picture-in-picture layout.

Last updated: 2026-07-20

You want the film look on an iPhone — without carrying a second camera or editing every shot afterwards in a filter app.

Short answer: Selfie shoots the film look live: pick the preset, frame, shoot. Filters render in the viewfinder before you capture — on photos and videos, and even with the front and back cameras at the same time.

What makes the film look

The film look comes from physics: silver-halide grain, halation around highlights, gentle highlight roll-off and each stock’s color bias. Emulating it well means emulating a specific camera and stock, not slapping on one "film filter".

How to get it in Selfie

Selfie models individual film cameras — over twenty 35mm bodies (SLRs, rangefinders, point-and-shoots) plus eight medium-format presets, each with its own color response and grain. Grain is applied at capture, so exports keep the texture.

The dual-camera twist

Film photography never had a "both cameras at once" mode — Selfie adds one. Shoot a 35mm-look landscape and your own film-look portrait simultaneously.

Frequently asked questions

Do I apply the filter before or after shooting? Before — the preset renders live in the viewfinder, and the saved photo or video matches the preview. There is no separate editing step.

Does it work for video? Yes. Presets apply to video recording as well, including dual front-and-back video with sound.

Can I use it with both cameras at once? Yes — that’s Selfie’s core feature. The film preset applies to the front and back camera simultaneously in picture-in-picture layout.

What does it cost? Selfie is free to download and try. The Pro subscription (weekly or annual) unlocks unlimited dual-camera shots and all premium presets.