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App purpose and a quick look
Photo Summary is an iPhone app built by Isaac Insoll that helps you create attractive images that display the technical camera information used when a photo was taken. The full version enables you to overlay exposure, lens, and other metadata on a visually pleasing layout, add brief notes, adjust presentation settings, and then save the finished image back to your Photos library.
Key highlights
- Pick from a variety of built layouts and styles to present your photo and settings.
- The app reads embedded EXIF metadata and can display details such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and focal length.
- Add custom annotations or tweak the visual elements before exporting the image.
- Export finished images directly to your iPhone Photos (avoid using screenshots to preserve metadata).
How the app handles images (important note)
Photo Summary relies on the photo’s EXIF data. If you use a screenshot or a version that’s been “saved for web” in an editor like Photoshop, that metadata may be removed and the app won’t be able to extract camera settings. For best results, start with the original photo file as stored in your camera roll.
Pricing, updates, and roadmap
- Photo Summary is sold as a one-time purchase; there are no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads.
- The developer actively maintains the app and periodically adds features and quality-of-life improvements.
- Upcoming additions announced by the developer include iPad compatibility and the ability to edit and manage presets.
Inspiration and suggested alternatives
Photo Summary was inspired by camera-setting posts shared in photography communities such as Learn to Light – An OCF Lighting Community.
- CapCut — a popular free alternative for producing styled images and short videos (good if you want additional creative tools).
- Other design tools — apps like Canva or Over can be useful if you’re primarily composing graphics rather than embedding technical EXIF details.
Technical
- iPhone
- Full
