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Film Development Timer

Precise, agitative, and logged — every step of your analog process.

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HP5+ · Ilford DD-X 1:4
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Features

Tools built for the darkroom workflow.

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Precision Timer Presets

Save and recall development times for any film‑developer combo.

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Agitation Reminders

Gentle haptic and visual cues keep your agitation consistent.

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Development Logs

Exportable logs with notes, temperature, and ratings.

How It Works

Three simple steps to perfect negatives.

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Set Your Recipe

Choose film, developer, dilution, and temperature. The app calculates the base time.

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Start the Timer

Begin development; get agitation prompts and real‑time countdown.

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Log & Share

Save results, add notes, and export to CSV or PDF.

What Photographers Say

Real feedback from the analog community.

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“THE DARKROOM turned my guesswork into consistency. I never miss a agitation cue again.”
Mara L.Fine‑art photographer
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“The log export saves me hours when prepping for exhibitions.”
Jonas K.Lab technician
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“Finally a timer that feels like a darkroom companion, not a phone app.”
Sofia R.Street photographer

Choose Your Plan

Simple pricing for every workflow.

Darkroom Lite

$4/mo
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  • checkPreset saving (5)
  • checkAgitation reminders

Darkroom Studio

$19/mo
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  • checkTeam sharing
  • checkCustom branding
  • checkPriority support

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the agitation reminder work?

The app uses gentle haptic pulses (if supported) and on‑screen flashes at the intervals you set.

Can I use it offline?

Yes. All timing and logging functions work without an internet connection.

Is my data private?

All data stays on your device unless you choose to export or sync.

What platforms are supported?

Progressive Web App works on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How do I export my logs?

From the Logs screen tap the share button and choose CSV or PDF.

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