RNI Films

RNI Films is an analogue-film photo app that simulates the look and colours of real film emulsions. It groups filters by film type and includes an instant before-and-after preview in a workflow designed to take few taps. Its Film Grain tool applies grain that the maker describes as genuine film grain rather than digital noise; the maker also describes the image rendering and output as desktop quality. Photos can be shared to social networks from the app. The maker says an Android version is not viable at present and points Android users to its Lightroom presets, which can be synced to Lightroom Mobile with an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. A free plan is listed. Paid presets and styles are offered for Lightroom/ACR and Capture One, including listed plans at $82 a month and higher. The maker provides an App Store download link and lists support for iOS, macOS, Windows, and Android, while noting the Android limitation. Support enquiries can be sent to [email protected].

RNI Films focuses on film-style looks, straightforward editing, and photo sharing. Android users should note the maker’s stated limitation and the subscription requirement for its preset alternative.

RNI Films suits mobile photographers seeking film-style filters and a quick preview-based editing workflow. Android users who want the maker’s film simulation can use its Lightroom preset route, which requires an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

Overview

RNI Films is a film-emulation photo app from Really Nice Images, aimed at mobile photographers who want a defined analogue look rather than a broad editing toolkit. Its appeal is the focused workflow: choose a film-style filter, compare the result with the original, and share the image from the app.

The key qualification is platform access. The maker says an Android version is not viable at present; Android users instead need Lightroom Mobile and an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription to use RNI’s Lightroom presets. That is a different, subscription-dependent route, not the same native app experience.

Key features

• Film-type filter categories: Grouping real-film filters by film type helps photographers choose a character of look without sorting through unrelated editing tools. The trade-off is a deliberately narrow focus on film-style treatment.
• Film Grain: The maker describes this tool as adding genuine film grain rather than digital noise. It is relevant to photographers seeking a film-like texture, though the result remains a maker-described quality rather than a guarantee for every image.
• Quick editing and comparison: A minimal-tap workflow and instant before-and-after preview make it easier to judge a look without a drawn-out editing process. That suits fast, single-image decisions better than users seeking a more expansive workflow.
• Rendering and sharing: The maker describes the app’s image rendering and output as desktop quality, and photos can be shared directly to social networks. These are useful priorities for mobile-first editing and publishing, but do not establish how output compares across devices.

Pricing

RNI Films is presented as freemium, with a free plan, but no free-plan cap is given. The paid offerings supplied are Lightroom/ACR and Capture One preset products, not a clearly stated in-app subscription menu. Prices are shown per month, so they should not be confused with the separate “paid from $82 one-time” pricing summary.

For Lightroom/ACR, All Films 5 Lite costs $96 a month for 40+ presets; All Films 5 Pro costs $192 a month for profile-based film emulation, non-destructive editing, and Lightroom Mobile sync. All Films 5 Demo is a profile-based demo pack with custom pricing. The more affordable All Films 4 Lite is $82 a month for adjustment-based presets and camera profiles, while All Films 4 Pro costs $164 a month and includes more than 50 film stocks; All Films 4 Demo is an adjustment-based demo pack with custom pricing. RNI Aerochrome costs $96 a month for profile-based infrared film simulation.

For Capture One, All Films 5 Lite costs $96 a month for a profile-based lite pack, while All Films 5 Pro costs $192 a month and includes multiple process variations. All Films 5 Demo is a profile-based demo pack with custom pricing. All Films 4 Lite costs $82 a month for an adjustment-based lite pack, and All Films 4 Demo is an adjustment-based demo pack with custom pricing. The lower-priced Lite tiers are narrower packs than their matching Pro tiers; choose them when their stated preset or style scope is enough, rather than paying for Pro’s broader stated features. No seat counts, quotas, trials, or renewal terms are supplied for these products.

Platforms

The platform listing includes Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, and the software supports Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop ACR, and Capture One. However, the maker provides an App Store download link and explicitly says RNI Films for Android is not viable at present. Android users should treat the Lightroom Mobile preset route as the practical option, with Adobe Creative Cloud subscription required. The maker also says its products include video presets, but that does not change the stated Android limitation for the app.

Who it's for

RNI Films is best suited to mobile photographers who want film-emulsion colour, film grain, quick before-and-after comparison, and direct social sharing without a broader editing workflow. The related preset products suit Lightroom/ACR or Capture One users who want a film-emulation pack for those tools. It is a weaker fit for Android users who want a standalone RNI Films app, or for anyone who does not want the separate Creative Cloud subscription needed for the Android preset path.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Film filters are organized by film type, keeping the central choice focused on the look a photographer wants.
• Pro: An instant before-and-after preview and minimal-tap workflow support quick editing decisions.
• Pro: Direct social sharing avoids an extra step for mobile photographers publishing finished images.
• Con: Android has no viable native app according to the maker, and the suggested Lightroom Mobile route requires Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Con: The app’s film-focused approach is less suitable for users looking for a broad editing suite.

Alternatives

Mextures is worth considering when a paid, overlay-focused option better fits the job: its X-Film Overlay Pack is $10 a month for 11 overlays at 4000 x 4000 pixels. VSCO is a stronger alternative for readers who want a freemium option across web, iOS, and Android, with a free Starter tier offering 15 presets and Plus at $29.99 a year for 200+ presets. Signature Edits suits readers looking for paid Lightroom preset collections across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows; its Clean & Classic collection costs $59, paid once.

Contrastly Lightroom Presets is a better fit for Lightroom and ACR users who want a large one-time bundle: its Complete Lightroom Presets Bundle costs $99, paid once and includes 1,450+ presets. Greater Than Gatsby offers another freemium preset route across desktop, web, and mobile, with a Complete Presets Bundle at $249, paid once and 641 Lightroom presets. Lumina Lightroom Presets may suit readers seeking a lower-cost one-time entry point, with a Starter Pack at ₹149, paid once for 25+ presets and mobile and desktop support. REFINED Co is an alternative for buyers seeking mobile Lightroom presets, including its REFINED x Ali Harper Mobile pack at $55, paid once. Visual Flow is another paid preset option for photographers considering a one-time purchase; its B&W Mixer costs $110, paid once.

For broader category comparisons, see Photo Preset Libraries and Photo Editing Software.

Verdict

Choose RNI Films if you want a focused film-emulation workflow, quick look comparisons, and in-app social sharing. Its defining strength is that narrow, film-first approach; Android users should look elsewhere for a native app, and preset buyers should weigh the monthly pricing and Creative Cloud requirement against their editing setup.