Polaroid

Name: Polaroid
Rating: 4.9 (18460 reviews)
Author: Polaroid

Get inspired in an instant

Only for iPhone

Free · Designed for iPhone

18K Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Photo & Video
Developer

Polaroid
Language

EN
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Size

199.9
MB

iPhone

Unlock the full creative power of Polaroid — the film, the camera and the community. GET INSPIRED Join photography challenges and capture beautiful imperfection to win prizes and expand your knowledge with Polaroid cameras and photography. CONNECT YOUR CAMERA Link your Now+, OneStep+ or I-2 to unlock additional features like: - Portrait Mode - Double Exposure - Self Timer - Aperture Priority - Tripod Mode - Light Painting - Manual Mode HIGH-RES POLAROID SCANNER Use our in-built scanner to scan, store and share high quality digital copies of your Polaroid pictures. Works for i-Type, 600, SX-70, and Spectra film. PRINT POLAROID PICTURES Load photos from your phone into the Polaroid app and place it on top of the Lab and your favorite memories will be printed as beautifully imperfect Polaroid pictures. Or create grids and collages of two, three, four, six or nine frames to share with others. CURATE YOUR GALLERY Once scanned, create your own digital scrapbook of your favorite memories.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

18K Ratings

Serves a good purpose.
08/18/2023

Akdude0188
So I’m used to the old school Polaroid where you just took the picture or figure out the best light or way to take the picture. I only had the the one touch 600 so at the time my options where limited. But now with this app and the Polaroid app it has kinda turned the Polaroid into a digital camera. I like the features and the tripod and timer functions and the aperture option and also tells you if it’s too far or too dark or says the picture is ok. Kinda takes the skill of photography away unlike the old Sx-70 camera days. But the app serves a purpose and I like it. Polaroid if your reading this bring back the SPECTRA FILM. I know it’s old and the equipment to make it is no longer available. You started off as the “impossible project” make it happen.
Serves a good purpose.
08/18/2023

Akdude0188

So I’m used to the old school Polaroid where you just took the picture or figure out the best light or way to take the picture. I only had the the one touch 600 so at the time my options where limited. But now with this app and the Polaroid app it has kinda turned the Polaroid into a digital camera. I like the features and the tripod and timer functions and the aperture option and also tells you if it’s too far or too dark or says the picture is ok. Kinda takes the skill of photography away unlike the old Sx-70 camera days. But the app serves a purpose and I like it. Polaroid if your reading this bring back the SPECTRA FILM. I know it’s old and the equipment to make it is no longer available. You started off as the “impossible project” make it happen.
User friendly app for Now+ BUT…
12/04/2022

Pants2.0
This review is mostly for the developers and potential users that might experience the same issue I’ve been having. Little to no info online but the app features on the Now Plus advertise that the app’s tripod mode automatically reads the light from the cameras sensor and adjusts accordingly the exposure time i.e. the app will show the amount of time the subject will need to remain still before the shot is ejected. After noticing the time shown on the phone app fluctuated wildly even though the camera was steady and no light in the room had changed (from a few seconds to 60 min which I assume is that max it will read) I realized that the app is using the phone camera itself as the light meter, NOT THE NOW PLUS CAMERA SENSOR!!!! This is completely opposite of what’s stated in the manual and nowhere online or on Polaroids customer support anywhere. I’ve done a factory reset on the camera itself and deleted and redownloaded the Polaroid app to try and get different results but this is a huge mistake from the devs and renders the tripod mode almost useless if trying to remotely take self portraits or group shots where the user is in the frame. I very much hope this review reaches the development team and they can rectify this very inconvenient flaw in an otherwise streamlined system for taking artful instant photographs. Longtime I-type film user since the I-1 model and don’t know how this oversight happened but hopefully will be fixed soon.

Developer Response
Hello, we tested the app both with iPhone and Android and it's working as expected, calculating the light from the camera light sensor. It could be your camera light sensor is not working properly. Please contact us to service@polaroid.com mentioning ticket number 449683 and we'll follow-up with you directly. Looking forward to hearing from you.
User friendly app for Now+ BUT…
12/04/2022

Pants2.0

This review is mostly for the developers and potential users that might experience the same issue I’ve been having. Little to no info online but the app features on the Now Plus advertise that the app’s tripod mode automatically reads the light from the cameras sensor and adjusts accordingly the exposure time i.e. the app will show the amount of time the subject will need to remain still before the shot is ejected. After noticing the time shown on the phone app fluctuated wildly even though the camera was steady and no light in the room had changed (from a few seconds to 60 min which I assume is that max it will read) I realized that the app is using the phone camera itself as the light meter, NOT THE NOW PLUS CAMERA SENSOR!!!! This is completely opposite of what’s stated in the manual and nowhere online or on Polaroids customer support anywhere. I’ve done a factory reset on the camera itself and deleted and redownloaded the Polaroid app to try and get different results but this is a huge mistake from the devs and renders the tripod mode almost useless if trying to remotely take self portraits or group shots where the user is in the frame. I very much hope this review reaches the development team and they can rectify this very inconvenient flaw in an otherwise streamlined system for taking artful instant photographs. Longtime I-type film user since the I-1 model and don’t know how this oversight happened but hopefully will be fixed soon.
Developer Response 12/07/2022
Hello, we tested the app both with iPhone and Android and it's working as expected, calculating the light from the camera light sensor. It could be your camera light sensor is not working properly. Please contact us to service@polaroid.com mentioning ticket number 449683 and we'll follow-up with you directly. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Very intuitive design and well made
11/25/2022

lil SllyBear
I have been using this app on and off for a year now. I love the design and how well the the image scanner works. I use this for all of my Polaroids that I post online. There’s is only one thing that I wish was added. I wish I could quickly order film on the fly with the tap of a button, I do appreciate the option to order through the site but when out on shoots I’d like to just be able to order my usual order of round frame and standard 600 packs. And have the option to use my points when placing said orders. Otherwise a fantastic app especially compared to other apps from camera companies like Kodak and Fujifilm.
Very intuitive design and well made
11/25/2022

lil SllyBear

I have been using this app on and off for a year now. I love the design and how well the the image scanner works. I use this for all of my Polaroids that I post online. There’s is only one thing that I wish was added. I wish I could quickly order film on the fly with the tap of a button, I do appreciate the option to order through the site but when out on shoots I’d like to just be able to order my usual order of round frame and standard 600 packs. And have the option to use my points when placing said orders. Otherwise a fantastic app especially compared to other apps from camera companies like Kodak and Fujifilm.
New iPhone cameras ruined this app
09/24/2023

Ylime
I used to love this app a couple of years ago, but am sad to find out it’s another one of those affected by the trouble the newer pro max models are having with cameras focusing. I am so frustrated by whatever kink Apple did not work out with the device being able to choose between camera lenses to focus correctly on the subject. Can barely take a photo of a piece of paper anymore without total blur because “i’m too close” I guess. Same problem here. Camera wants to use regular lense to scan but when asked to get closer, iPhone camera completely blurs and obscures the photo creating a horrible scan. Wish Polaroid could find a fix to get the zoom lense to kick in when bringing camera closer for newest phones. Not sure what to do. I have a 14 pro max for reference, wish I had an older model.
New iPhone cameras ruined this app
09/24/2023

Ylime

I used to love this app a couple of years ago, but am sad to find out it’s another one of those affected by the trouble the newer pro max models are having with cameras focusing. I am so frustrated by whatever kink Apple did not work out with the device being able to choose between camera lenses to focus correctly on the subject. Can barely take a photo of a piece of paper anymore without total blur because “i’m too close” I guess. Same problem here. Camera wants to use regular lense to scan but when asked to get closer, iPhone camera completely blurs and obscures the photo creating a horrible scan. Wish Polaroid could find a fix to get the zoom lense to kick in when bringing camera closer for newest phones. Not sure what to do. I have a 14 pro max for reference, wish I had an older model.

We’ve made an update for users in Texas to meet new requirements starting January 1 2026. Participating in a Creative Call and logging in with a Polaroid Membership account are now available for adults aged 18+. Everything else in the app works just as before — thanks for being part of Polaroid!

Version 1.6.9

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