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Develop Log compared with FrontBack Scanner
DetailDevelop Log logo Develop LogFrontBack Scanner logo FrontBack Scanner
What it doesColor grade Log video on iPhone and iPad with official LUTs, film looks, DaVinci-style controls, and an AI colorist Free flatbed photo scanning software for Mac and Windows
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree plan includes official restore LUTs, exposure, white balance, contrast, wheels and curves, official film looks, and HEVC 10-bit SDR/HDR export. Pro is $9.99/month and adds secondary grading, texture tools, LUT import, and AI Grade with weekly allowance. Max is $99.99/month with 20 times Pro's w $0 - completely free with no account, no watermarks, no photo limits, and no subscription. Optional tip available.
Key features
  • Official restore LUTs for Apple Log and DJI formats
  • Multi-layer grading: primary, secondary, and texture adjustments
  • AI Grade colorist powered by Anthropic's Claude
  • White balance in Kelvin with eyedropper and auto white balance
  • Real-time 4K preview at 16-bit color on GPU
  • HDR from SDR grade with HLG format
  • Portrait masks for automatic subject and background separation
  • Import custom LUTs and save grades as reusable looks
  • Live Photos creation from video frames
  • Support for 10 video formats including Apple Log, D-Log M, and HLG
  • Auto-detection of multiple photos on flatbed
  • Automatic straightening to sub-degree accuracy (99.8%)
  • Automatic rotation of sideways and upside-down photos
  • Automatic front-back pairing by position
  • Handwriting detection on photo backs
  • Oversized photo stitching from overlapping passes
  • Splitting of whole-bed scan files into individual photos
  • Works with any scanner with appropriate driver
  • Archival-quality JPEG output with embedded DPI
What makes it different
  • Camera makers' official LUTs for accurate Log restoration
  • AI colorist that measures scopes and grades like a professional
  • DaVinci-style multi-layer grading workflow on mobile
  • Full frame always visible with picture-first interface
  • Free tier includes core grading and official film looks
  • Completely free with no account, watermarks, or limits
  • Scans multiple photos at once instead of one at a time
  • Automatic front-back pairing by position (no manual renaming)
  • Detects handwriting on photo backs even when faint
  • No upload or cloud required - private by design
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 +1 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)04
Citation Flow (Majestic)030
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