Film Looks / Expired film

Expired film filter for Android

Pick the Expired Film look in GoldenHour. It simulates film shot past its date: faded colors, lifted blacks, a warm shift and heavier grain.

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Included with GoldenHour Pro. · Processed on your phone

How do I get an expired film look on Android?

Pick the Expired Film look in GoldenHour. It simulates film shot past its date: faded colors, lifted blacks, a warm shift and heavier grain.

What the Expired film look does

Best for: dreamy, nostalgic and moody shots.

Open Expired film in GoldenHour

Before and after

Each image went through GoldenHour's own film engine, the same one the app uses. Nothing here is a mockup.

Before and after: Autumn park, original vs GoldenHour Expired film look
Left: original. Right: Expired film in GoldenHour. Photo: Rawpixel via Rawpixel (CC0).
Before and after: Desert Road, original vs GoldenHour Expired film look
Left: original. Right: Expired film in GoldenHour. Photo: Tom Swinnen via Stocksnap (CC0).
Before and after: Newyork Nyc, original vs GoldenHour Expired film look
Left: original. Right: Expired film in GoldenHour. Photo: Joseph Barrientos via Stocksnap (CC0).

Expired film look: FAQ

Why does expired film look faded?

As film ages its dyes and sensitivity degrade, giving faded colors, color shifts and more grain. GoldenHour emulates that digitally.

Is the Expired film look free?

Included with GoldenHour Pro. GoldenHour itself is free to download, and saved photos never get a watermark.

Can I use this look on photos already in my gallery?

Yes. Import any photo from your gallery and develop it with this film, or shoot through GoldenHour's live viewfinder.

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