Frame catalog and device support

Supported frame device IDs, defaults, and compatibility notes.

This page lists the supported device frames and behavior defaults used by Shotwell.

Supported device IDs (iPhone only)

Shotwell currently supports iPhone frames only in the live public frame registry.

Device ID Family Support
iphone-17-pro-max iPhone Supported
iphone-17-pro iPhone Supported
iphone-17 iPhone Supported
iphone-16-pro-max iPhone Supported
iphone-16-pro iPhone Supported
iphone-16-plus iPhone Supported
iphone-16 iPhone Supported
iphone-air iPhone Supported

Defaults

Setting Default
Frame device iphone-17-pro
Color silver
Orientation portrait
Notch mode visible

Compatibility notes

  • Notch hide only changes output on frames that include a notch.
  • Some frame visuals are reused between portrait and landscape.
  • Some devices expose fewer color variants than others.
  • Recent screenshot framed previews are aimed at supported iPhone screenshots. Other screenshots can still be imported and edited without a frame preview.

Related references

  • Frame settings - Detailed frame controls for device, orientation, notch behavior, and color.
  • Add a color background - Set a solid background color using palette or HEX workflows.