Hi Product Hunt, I’m Tom, the maker of Wholegrain. I built Wholegrain because I love the look of analog film but was constantly frustrated by other iOS editing apps lack of advanced features. A lot of photo editors use overlays or heavy filters that look good at first glance, but fall apart when you zoom in. The grain feels pasted on and didn’t interact with the photo like real celluloid. The magic just wasn’t there. So I set out to build a film app that treats those details seriously. Wholegrain is an iOS photo editor that emulates analog film using custom built grain simulation and film effects like halation and bloom. Instead of texture overlays, the grain is generated algorithmically and responds to light, color, and exposure, closer to how film actually behaves. Who it’s for: Photographers who love the film look but also enjoy the simplicity of editing on the go. Creators who want film aesthetics without complex workflows. What makes it different: Custom film grain simulation (not overlays) Advanced film effects like halation an bloom A growing set of film-inspired profiles Simple, fast editing that stays out of the way I tried to keep Wholegrain focused with no social layer, no accounts, and no clutter. Just tools that help photos feel more real and alive. And most importantly NO SUBSCRIPTION! I’d love to hear: How the grain feels compared to other apps What film stocks or looks you’d want next Anything that feels off or missing Happy to answer questions and talk film 🎞️ Thanks for checking it out!

Wholegrain

Advanced Film Emulation

Advanced Film Emulation