Modern darkroom companion
Film development tools with chart-based results, saved favorites, custom recipes, and an AI companion that teaches, guides, and remembers your session.
Hands-on tools, plus guidance when you want it
Development Calculator
Look up development times for film and developer combinations, including push/pull adjustments and chart-based references.
Darkroom companion (AI)
Chat through questions as you work—plain-language explanations, next-step guidance, and memory of what you have already set up in this flow.
Darkroom Timer
Run your process step by step with large controls, agitation cues, and a distraction-free darkroom mode.
Recipes
Save your personal development setups, notes, and process steps so you can return to them anytime.
Temperature Correction
Adjust development times when your chemistry or tank temperature differs from the recommended value.
Volume Mixer
Calculate the exact amount of developer and water for your dilution and tank volume.
Start now. Save your process later.
Use the calculators and timer without friction. Create a free account when you want saved recipes and favorites—and a companion that keeps context with your workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What is Analog Hive?
Analog Hive is a modern darkroom companion: calculators, timers, and saved recipes paired with conversational help so you are not juggling tabs or guesswork at the sink.
How does the darkroom companion (AI) help?
You can chat in plain language to clarify steps, chemistry, or timing. It stays alongside your workflow and can explain concepts as you go, not just spit out numbers.
Does the companion remember context?
With an account, it can retain context across your session—what recipe you chose, corrections you applied, or steps you completed—so follow-up questions stay relevant.
Can I use it without an account?
Yes. Jump into the calculator and timer anytime. Signing up unlocks favorites, custom recipes, and the companion tied to your saved workflow.
Who can see my data?
Your favorites, recipes, and companion activity stay private to your account. They aren't shown on public pages alongside other people's work.
Testimonials
- “Having the timer and calculator in one place is great, but the chat actually explained push processing in terms I could use at the sink.”
- “It feels less like a random app and more like something that stays with you through a whole development night.”
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