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Rating: Photo editor

Carbon - B&W Filters & Effects

authentic rating

The best mobile tool for black-and-white processing according to working photographers. A wide range of tonal presets recreates the character of film emulsions, from hard contrast to soft sepia toning. Texture overlays and grain are applied with restraint. The app is actively developed and updated.

82real score
4.72store star
12,501ratings
About the rating

High concentration of detailed professional reviews with specific usage context. Photographers describe particular genres and shooting conditions. The single complaint about a technical failure (purchase restoration) is documented with precision.

Strengths

What users love

  • The infrared effect
  • Toning
  • And per-range tonal control via dedicated sliders produce results photographers compare to darkroom work. The interface is uncluttered and requires no learning curve.
Weak spots

What users hate

  • Restoring purchased filters when switching devices sometimes fails. The app focuses exclusively on monochrome and texture processing with no color correction tools.

Who it is for

Photographers who shoot primarily in black and white and want controlled tonal grain without a computer.

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