Can I scan my film negatives using my smartphone?

The answer is yes! You can scan 35 mm and 120 film negatives using just your smartphone and the Lomography DigitaLIZA Max along with the Lomo DigitaLIZA LAB tool which you can use to invert and enhance the images.

Photos by @-lena- using the Smartphone Scanner
Photos by @-lena- using the Smartphone Scanner
Photos by @-lena- using the Smartphone Scanner

Here’s how to scan and edit your photos using Lomography DigitaLIZA MAX and Lomo DigitaLIZA LAB tool on your smartphone:

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  • How to scan my film negatives at home

    Depending on the method you’re going for, you will be needing some of the following to scan your film negatives: digital camera with macro lens or your smartphone, a tripod, a scanning mask or film holder, a flatbed scanner or dedicated film scanner, a light table/LED panel or scanning kits.

  • What is the LomoLab?

    The LomoLab is our film developing and scanning arm of Lomography. Found in Vienna and only available for mainland Europe, you can send in your rolls directly to us at Lomography – LomoLab, Kaiserstraße 34/12, 1070 Vienna, Austria.

  • How and where can I get my film scanned?

    Film processing labs that offer film development services will typically also offer scanning services.

  • How to scan 120 film?

    Like other film formats, you can scan a 120 film using a flatbed scanner, a dedicated film scanner fit for the 120 film format, paired with a scanning mask like the Lomography DigitaLIZA 120 film scanning mask, or scanning kits like the Lomography DigitaLIZA+ and DigitaLIZA MAX which comes with a 120 film holder.

  • What are the different methods for scanning a film negative?

    If you’re looking to invest in your own film processing equipment, or simply want to try out scanning on your own, here are the most common methods and what you will need to scan your film negatives.

  • How to scan panoramic film negative images?

    You can scan panoramic film images using a flatbed scanner, medium format scanner, a scanning mask like the DigitaLIZA scanning masks, or the DigitaLIZA scanning kits.

  • How to scan overlapping frames?

    You can scan film negatives with overlapping frames with a film holder or a scanning mask, a flatbed or dedicated film scanner, or a scanning kit like the DigitaLIZA+ and DigitaLIZA MAX.

  • How to scan 110 film?

    There are a few ways to scan 110 film, such as with Lomography’s dedicated DigitaLIZA 110 Scanning Mask, or Lomography DigitaLIZA+ and Digitaliza Max with a modified frame.