Step-by-Step Guide for Mailing Your Film:

Create Your Order Online

Visit our develop film page to get started with an order. Select your film format, process type (C-41 or black & white), scanning resolution, and if you'd like to add prints. Additionally, specify how you'd like your negatives returned (cut or uncut).

start an order

Print Your Order Confirmation & Shipping Label

Once you've completed your order online, print out the Order Confirmation you received by email.

Create and print your Round-Trip shipping label.

shipping label

Bag Your Film and Order Form

Place your film, along with the order form, into a sealed bag before packaging. If your package comes open in transit, this will give your film the best chance of recovery.

Pack Your Film Safely

Place the sealed bag containing your film and order confirmation in a padded envelope or box. Ensure that the packaging provides adequate protection to prevent any damage to your film during transit.

Seal the Envelope/Box Securely

Seal the padded envelope or box. If you're using a paper envelop, give it some extra tape, we've seen cases of them being broken open in transit.

Attach the Shipping Label

Attach the printed shipping label to your package. Keep the bottom portion of the shipping form for your records, or make sure to record the tracking number.

Drop Off at USPS Location

Take your securely packaged film to the nearest USPS location and drop it off for mailing to us.

USPS Locator

You will receive an email notification when your order has been received by our Lab.

Typical processing time for Color C-41 film is 1 to 2 Business Days; Black & White Film is 2 to 5 Business Days. Scans (if ordered) are delivered by email and Negatives/Prints are shipped back your way.

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