Mattebox: Photo & Video Editor 4+

Aesthetic film filters & RAW

Ben Syverson

    • 4.6 • 32 Ratings
    • Free
    • Offers In-App Purchases

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Description

Take your photos and videos to the next level! Apply a beautiful filter in one tap, or use the sliders to perfect your look. With easy-to-use tools and filmic results, Mattebox is as pro as you want to go.

— STREAMLINED EDITING —

Mattebox gives you fast access the adjustments you use most, like exposure, saturation and color balance. When you want more control, just swipe up on the image to reveal more adjustments. Once you learn where your favorite adjustments are, you’ll be able to fine-tune an image in seconds.

— FILTERS, UNFILTERED —

New aesthetic filters arrive regularly in the Feed—if you like one, just double tap to collect it in your Favorites!

Every filter is editable, so if you apply a filter but the contrast is not quite right, you can simply adjust it (some adjustments require Mattebox Pro). Like your change? Save it as a new filter! You can even share it as an App Clip, no install required.

— REAL PHOTOGRAPHY, INSPIRED BY FILM —

Mattebox makes all of your images look their best, but for the ultimate quality, shoot ProRAW or RAW photos (using the Camera app, Halide or Adobe Lightroom). When you open a RAW file, Mattebox strips away the AI-powered local tone mapping, giving you a less processed, more natural image.

RAW photos also take full advantage of the custom imaging core in Mattebox, which is based on the way analog film responds to light. Just like classic film stocks from Fuji, Kodak and Ilford, Mattebox rolls off highlights beautifully, so you can increase exposure without blowing out your highlights.

— VIDEO —

Whether you’re making reels or shooting your next indie film, Mattebox has you covered. You don’t have to be an expert in color grading to make your videos pop! You can use all the same Mattebox tools and filters on standard 4K HDR video or Apple ProRes Log footage.

Once you develop a look, use Mattebox Pro to export a LUT for use in your editing system (compatible with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve and many more) or camera (check your camera manual; LUT support varies).

— FEATURES —

• Streamlined editing interface
• High-quality filters
• Save your edits as a new filter
• Share a filter as an App Clip, no install required
• Image processing core based on analog film
• Supports 4K HDR video & Apple Log
• Pro-quality 3-way Color Correction
• Open RAW or Apple ProRAW images from 820+ cameras

— MATTEBOX PRO —

All the main features of Mattebox are free. But a subscription to Mattebox Pro adds even more:

• Tonal controls for Highlights, Lights, Darks and Shadows
• HDR-capable RGB and HSL curves, to create truly custom looks
• Physically accurate Pro Diffusion, modeled on real mist filters
• Detailed RAW controls for fine-grained adjustments
• Export filters as Adobe Lightroom Profiles* or 3D LUTs

* Mattebox produces files compatible with Adobe Lightroom software, but is not affiliated with Adobe in any way. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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What’s New

Version 3.0.11

3.0 is a massive reboot, arriving 10 years (yes, really!) after I removed the previous version and took a break from developing apps. Now I'm back, and every single feature in Mattebox has been rethought and rewritten. But the mission remains the same as ever: making it quick & easy to get the absolute best results from your photos.

Just as with 1.0 and 2.0, the guiding principle of Mattebox 3.0 is “more control with fewer controls.” The basic controls you use most—color balance, contrast and exposure—are powered by a brand new imaging core, which is modeled on the way analog film responds to high-dynamic-range (HDR) scenes.

Because this new imaging core is HDR-native, Mattebox works seamlessly with formats like ProRAW, 4K HDR video and Apple ProRes Log.

Just as with previous versions of Mattebox, you can save your edits as a filter and easily share your filters. New to this version is the ability to send a filter as an App Clip. When a friend taps your link or scans your QR code on an iOS device, they’ll be able to open up the App Clip and try your filter without installing Mattebox. And once they download Mattebox, they can add your filter to their Favorites.

Best of all: for the first time, Mattebox is free! You can use all the core adjustments with no restrictions. You can edit 48MP ProRAW photos, use the 3-way color correction tool on Apple ProRes Log footage, and even save and share filters.

If you want to go further, a paid subscription to Mattebox Pro provides some powerful features to help you craft your own unique look. This includes HDR-aware RGB and HSL curves, physically-modeled Pro Diffusion, finer RAW adjustments, and the ability to export your filters as LUTs or Adobe Lightroom Profiles. Mattebox is as pro as you want to go.

I’m so excited to share this update with you! Tag your images #mattebox, and if you have feedback or need support, I’m just a DM or email away.

Ben Syverson
Chicago, IL

Ratings and Reviews

4.6 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

bionicgram_on_IG ,

Mattebox Rocks

I would like to see a little bit more social atmosphere within the community portion of this app. Unless I'm missing something I would like to be able to search for more than just the top 100 of which I think there are less sometimes maybe there's a way that that can be modified for the future. With regard to the quality of this app... I have used virtually every camera app in the store and there's very few that I will always go back to use sometimes just because they're fun to use this is one of those, but it also produces a quality image. I enjoy fine-tuning the images and I think the interface is unique, attractive and the developer is very much interested in hearing from you. So, before you have any negative feedback give him a try.

richardgrant ,

This might be The One

Many of us remember having one camera that we came to know intimately and used for everything. With the staggering variety of photo apps today, that old practice has largely gone by. We tend to use different apps for different purposes.

Mattebox might change that, for some of us at least. This is as close to being an ideal, no-regret photo app as one might reasonably hope for. It is as thoughtfully and elegantly designed as a fine camera. It has its unique features and charms and quirks, which you may absolutely love, or you may not.

But I'll say one thing for sure: You should have this in your camera bag, if you're serious about iPhone photography. You really might decide it's the one tool you need.

Ronin Sage ,

this is the app you have been looking for

If you are a serious iphotographer this is the app. I was one of the original beta testers and quickly fell in love with mattebox. I think this may change the way you think about filters and sharing them. I have never been a big fan of curves and more complex features but the way the app its set up it makes it fun to tweak and create your own filters. This app has replaced 99% of my apps!

App Privacy

The developer, Ben Syverson, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

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