Develop your film
The first step is developing your film in chemistry to see how your images turned out. Once the film is developed, we can see the photographs and prepare them for scanning and printing.
Film developing & scanning since 1999
Film
lives here.
Your first disposable. Your favorite 120.
The roll you found in your dad’s camera.
We’ve been developing film since 1999. Bring us your photographs, and your questions. There’s experience on the other side of the counter.
Mail-in nationwideQuakertown, PA · Flemington, NJ
Film formats we developEst. 1999
35mm The everyday original
120 roll film
Single-use camerasStandard turn-around time
Allow a few business days for standard processing of most films. Specialty films take longer. Shipping time is additional.
Ask about timing or rush serviceWhich film formats?
35mm, disposable cameras, 120, 220, 620, 110, 126, 127, APS, Disc, and sheet film.
Match your film belowWhat have
you got?
Start with the shape. Then check the label.
Your format and film stock tell us how to develop it. Never open or unroll exposed film to identify it.
35mm
The familiar 35mm cartridge, from everyday color negatives to black-and-white, slide, and motion-picture stocks.
How to identify it: Look for a 35mm cartridge with a perforated film leader. The stock name is usually printed on the cartridge or box.
Processing options
- C-41 color negative
- B&W
- E-6 slide film
- ECN-2 motion-picture color
Half-frame and panoramic rolls are still 35mm; mention the camera format when you send them. ECN-2 is a separate motion-picture process with its own handling.
Something unfamiliar? Keep it sealed. We can help identify it.
Send an identification questionExplore services by film type and process
- Disc Film Developing: Color & Black-and-White
- APS Film Developing
- 35mm Color Film Developing (C-41)
- 35mm Black-and-White Film Developing
- 35mm E-6 Slide Film Developing
- 35mm ECN-2 Movie Film Developing
- 120, 220 & 620 Color Film Developing
- 120, 220 & 620 Black-and-White Film Developing
- 120, 220 & 620 E-6 Slide Film Developing
- 110 Color Film Developing
- 110 Black-and-White Film Developing
- 126 Black-and-White Film Developing
- 127 Color Film Developing
- 127 Black-and-White Film Developing
- Disposable Camera Developing
- 4×5, 5×7 & 8×10 Sheet Film Developing
- Super 8 & Regular 8 Color Film Processing
Super 8 & Regular 8 color film: We’re a drop-off hub for processing through a partner lab. Bring your film to us; this service is not processed in-house. Already-developed reels? Explore movie-film transfers.
How we process
your film.
First we develop your film. Then we can scan the images into digital files and make photographic prints. Here’s what each step does.
The developing
chart.
Developing prices are shown below. Add scans and prints when you order; the price depends on your film format and the options you choose.
Developing · price guideConfirm your film and process
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 35mm C-41 color | $8.00 |
| 35mm B&W | $9.00 |
| 35mm E-6 slide | $15.00 |
| 35mm ECN-2 movie film | $17.00 |
| 120 / 220 / 620 | $8.00 |
| 110 cartridge | $11.00 |
| 126 / 127 / APS / Disc | from $8.00 |
| Single-use camera | $8.00 |
Grouped formats may have different process prices. Scans, prints, shipping, and tax are additional where applicable.
Which scan level should I choose?
Scans added to developingBy film format
| Format | Standard | Enhanced | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35mm | $8.00 | $12.00 | $16.00 |
| Single-use camera | $8.00 | $12.00 | $16.00 |
| 120 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| 110 | $12.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| 126 | $10.00 | $14.00 | $18.00 |
| 127 | $12.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| APS · 15–25 exposures | $15.00 | $19.00 | $24.00 |
| APS · 40 exposures | $18.00 | $22.00 | $27.00 |
| Disc | $10.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| 4×5 sheet | $12.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 |
| 5×7 sheet | $12.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 |
| 8×10 sheet | $12.00 | $16.00 | $20.00 |
Prices are per roll, camera, or sheet. Developing is additional. Contact us about 220, 620, or other formats not listed.
Think about what you’ll do with the photographs. Sharing a full frame needs a smaller file than cropping it tightly or making a large print.
Standard
For viewing and sharing your photographs, with smaller files that are easy to download.
Enhanced
A larger file for editing and more room to crop your favorite photographs.
Premium
The largest file option in the scan range, for more demanding crops and enlargements.
- 35mm & disposable cameras
- A full-frame 35mm image is rectangular. Half-frame and panoramic cameras produce different image proportions.
- 120, 220 & 620
- The camera determines the frame size: 6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7, and other formats have different proportions and pixel dimensions.
- 110, 126, 127, APS & Disc
- These formats have their own scanning options. Choose your exact film format when ordering.
- Sheet film
- Tell us the sheet size and how you plan to use the photograph so we can recommend a scan.
Pixel dimensions tell you the width and height of the digital image. A scan level’s dimensions depend on the film format; a 35mm specification does not describe a 120 scan.
Send a question about scan sizesDeveloping film since1999Good questions welcome.
Old film.
Experienced hands.
A forgotten roll isn’t just another item in a cart. Its age, storage, and film stock matter. We’ll help you understand what you have and what to expect before it goes through processing.
From a camera question to an unfamiliar cartridge, you can talk to people who have spent years working with film.
Order first.
Then send your film.
Choose your film services online, then send your film with your order number or bring it to either store.
Start your order online
- Choose developing, scans, and prints.
Select your film format and the services you want, then review the price before checkout.
- Include your order number.
Pack your sealed rolls or whole disposable cameras securely. Include your order confirmation so we can match your film to your instructions.
- Mail it or drop it off.
All mailed film goes to our Quakertown lab. Include your order number and keep your carrier’s tracking details. You can also bring your film to either store.
308 W Broad St
Quakertown, PA 18951Start a film order
Need a prepaid mailing label?
Order through your customer account to choose postage and pay for your film services and mailing label together. After checkout, print the label for your package to Quakertown.
Sign in to order with a mailing labelPrefer a paper form?
Print and fill out a film order form, then include it with your film. You can mail it to Quakertown or bring it to either store. Contact us to arrange payment.
Print a film order formHand it to us
Bring your film and your questions to either store.
Before you
send it.
Can you work with old film?
Often, yes. Old film can be worth examining even when the box is faded or the history is unknown. Keep it sealed and tell us what you know about its age, storage, and camera.
What if I do not know what kind of film I have?
Send a clear picture of the cartridge, spool, box, or backing paper, or bring it to either store. We can help identify the format and decide what needs review before processing.
Can I drop film at either Black Lab store?
Yes. Mail-in service is available nationwide, and local drop-off is equally welcome at Quakertown or Flemington.
What is the difference between developing and scanning?
Developing makes the exposed film stable and viewable as negatives or positives. Scanning makes digital files from that developed film. They are separate parts of the service.
Do you develop Super 8 or Regular 8 color film?
We arrange Super 8 and Regular 8 color processing through a partner lab, with Black Lab as your drop-off hub. Kodachrome needs a different approach: we offer black-and-white recovery processing and digitizing, rather than color developing. Tell us the film stock so we can guide you to the right service. Already-developed movie film can be digitized without developing again.
Does shipping time count as film processing time?
No. Shipping to and from the lab is additional to the film’s turn-around time.
Can you develop Kodachrome movie film?
Yes—this is one of our specialties. We process undeveloped Kodachrome movie film as black-and-white to try to recover its images, then digitize any usable footage for viewing today. This does not restore the original colors, and recovery depends on the film’s age and condition. Call us with the film name and format so we can discuss your film before you send it.