Turn your photos
into film.
Aura is a film-inspired camera and photo editor. Shoot through live filters, edit with pro tools, and finish with authentic film-stock looks — all on your iPhone, all private by design.
Everything you need to make a look
From a live filtered viewfinder to authentic film emulation, Aura packs a full studio into a fast, beautiful app.
Live filtered camera
See your filter before you shoot and capture it in full resolution. Flip between the front and back cameras with a single tap.
80+ filters & effects
Film, Color, Retro, Holo, Artistic, Glass, Blur and more — each with an intensity slider so you're always in control.
Film-stock looks
Portra, CineStill and Kodachrome-style LUTs recreate the color science of classic film — warm skin, rich shadows, cinematic tone.
Pro adjustments
Exposure, contrast, warmth, highlights, shadows, vibrance, tone curve and HSL — dial in every detail.
Natural retouch
Subtle skin smoothing, eye brightening and teeth whitening, powered by Apple's on-device Vision framework.
Private by design
No accounts, no ads, no trackers, no servers. Every edit runs on your device and your photos never leave your phone.
We're here to help
Questions, bugs or feedback? Reach out and we'll get back to you — usually within 1–2 business days.
How do I switch between the front and back camera?
Open the camera and tap the flip icon in the top-right corner. Your selected filter stays applied when you switch.
Where are my edited photos saved?
Edits are saved to your device's Photo Library only when you tap Save, and only after you grant photo access. Aura never uploads your photos anywhere.
Does Aura need an internet connection?
No. Every filter, adjustment and face detection runs entirely on your device, so Aura works fully offline.
Do I need an account?
No account, sign-up or login is required. Just open the app and start creating.
How do I change camera or photo permissions?
Open the iOS Settings app, scroll to Aura Photo Editor, and toggle Camera or Photos access there.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 16, 2026
Who we are
This Privacy Policy describes how the Aura Photo Editor app ("Aura", "the app", "we") handles information. Aura is developed by Dogukan Gundogan. If you have any questions, contact us at dogukanalig@gmail.com.
Information we collect
None. Aura does not collect personal information. We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not require your name, email or any identifiers to use the app.
Camera
Aura uses your camera only to show a live filtered preview and to capture photos you take. Camera frames are processed in real time on your device and are never stored or transmitted by us. Camera access is requested through the standard iOS permission prompt, and you can revoke it at any time in the iOS Settings app.
Photos
Photos you edit are processed entirely on your device. Aura writes an image to your Photo Library only when you choose to save it, using add-only photo access. We do not read, index or upload your photo library.
Face detection
The optional retouch tools use Apple's on-device Vision framework to detect facial landmarks so effects can be positioned correctly. This analysis happens locally on your device in real time. No facial data, biometric templates or images are stored or sent anywhere.
Data stored on your device
To make the app work, Aura stores a small amount of information locally on your device only:
- Your app settings (such as export format and quality).
- Metadata for your most recent edits, so they appear on the home screen.
- A temporary image cache used while editing.
This data stays on your device, is never transmitted to us, and is removed when you delete the app.
Third parties
Aura contains no third-party analytics, advertising, tracking or crash-reporting SDKs, and communicates with no external servers. Because we collect nothing, we have nothing to sell or share, and we do not track you across apps or websites.
Children's privacy
Aura does not collect personal information from anyone, including children. No data about any user is gathered or processed off-device.
Your control
You are always in control: manage Camera and Photos permissions in the iOS Settings app, and delete the app to remove all locally stored data.
Changes to this policy
If we make changes to this policy, we will update the date above and post the revised version at this address. Continued use of the app after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy questions or requests, email dogukanalig@gmail.com.