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Film Dev Co

Film Developing

Film Developing

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Film developing made simple. 35mm, Disposable Cameras, Half Frame, 120/220, and APS Film, Processed as Color (C-41) or Black and White.

Skip the search for film developing near me and send your rolls to us instead. Film Developing Co is a mail in film developing lab built for people who want to develop film online without driving to a store. We process 35mm film, disposable cameras, half frame, 120, and APS film, whether you are shooting color or black and white.

Not sure what film you have or whether we can process it? Read our film format guide to identify your film type and see what we can and cannot develop, or follow our step by step shipping and ordering guide to walk through sending your film to us.

Ready to bring your photos to life for collaging, scrapbooking, or just holding something real again? Add a set of prints to your order. Add borders for that classic look. Index prints are included with every print order.

Ordering is easy. Submit your order online and follow our shipping and ordering guide for a step by step walkthrough of sending your film to our lab. After developing and scanning, we email you high quality digital files for download and ship your negatives back. Negative return is included with every order.

Round trip shipping is $8.95 and covers delivery to our lab and back to you. Orders over $100 ship free.

Our film developing and scanning process uses top-tier Noritsu equipment, processing with QSF-V30s and scanning with the industry-favored HS-1800. All of our equipment is monitored and calibrated daily to be kept in tight tolerances, assuring consistent results that you can depend on.

Price List

35mm:

C-41

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $10
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $16
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $16

B&W

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $16
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $22
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $22

Half Frame:

C-41

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $15
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $21
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $21

B&W

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $21
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $27
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $27

Disposable/Single-use Cameras:

C-41

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $11
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $27
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $27

B&W

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $17
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $23
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $23

120:

C-41

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $12
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $28
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $28

B&W

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $18
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $24
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $24

220:

C-41

  • Dev + Standard Scan: $15
  • Dev + High Res Scan: $28
  • Dev + Scan + Prints: $28

Add-Ons:

B&W Push/Pull: +$3

Single Set of Prints: +$6

Double Set of Prints: +$5

High Res .TIFF Scan (w/ High Res scans): +$6

Negatives Uncut: +$3

Develop Only (No scans): -$3

Scanning Resolution Guide:

35mm & Disposable Cameras

Standard Resolution:

  • 2075 x 3130px 72dpi, ~5mb

High Resolution:

  • JPG: 4492 x 6774px 72 dpi, ~25mb
  • TIFF: 4492 x 6774px 96 dpi, ~170mb

35mm half frame

Standard Resolution:

  • 1463 x 2075px 72dpi, ~2mb

High Resolution:

  • JPG: 3167 x 4492px 72dpi, ~10mb
  • TIFF: 3167 x 4492px 96dpi, ~80mb

120 film

Standard Resolution:

  • 6x4.5 - 1766 x 2412px
  • 6x6 - 2380 x 2416px
  • 6x7 - 2407 x 2951px
  • 6x8 - 2451 x 3305px

High Resolution:

  • 6x4.5 - 3533 x 4824px
  • 6x6 - 4760 x 4832px
  • 6x7 - 4815 x 5902px
  • 6x8 - 4903 x 6601px

APS film

Standard Resolution:

  • 1406 x 2465px

High Resolution:

  • 3043 x 5335px

Print Size Guide:

35mm & Disposable Cameras

35mm = 4x6 prints

120 film

  • 6x4.5 = 6x4.5 prints
  • 6x6 = 6x6 prints
  • 6x7 = 6x7 prints
  • 6x8 = 6x8 prints

APS film

APS = 4x6 prints

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Customers praised this film developing service for "insanely fast turnaround time" and "great quality" scans and prints. Reviews highlight affordable pricing, excellent communication throughout the process, and reliable results even with old or challenging film. "Pictures turned out great!" customers said. One noted confusion about extra charges for black-and-white film.

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  • 5 stars: 221 (98%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (1%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Julie Y. (Baltimore, MD)
Affordable without losing quality

My go to film lab one of the few places that is affordable and provides good quality scans and film services!

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Stephanie P. (Cypress, CA)
Loved this lab!

Amazed by how efficient, quick, and even the quality of the photos, I got it was amazing. I honestly didn’t expect to get much back because the camera was a dollar. It’s really old and I had no hopes for it, but I was just pleasantly surprised!

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Lydia A. (Holmen, WI)
Perfect!

Great service! Everything was quick, prompt and when I emailed with questions they got back to me immediately. Our printed film copies came in the mail perfect with no damage or issues. Will be using them again!

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Tayler K. (Bay Saint Louis, MS)
Film developing Co is the best! Very transparent with the process

Film developing Co is the best! Very transparent with the process, they are available for assistance at every step, developing is always quick and packaging is very secure 15/10!

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Gregory A. (Philadelphia, PA)
Great first experience!

Sent these guys a disposable camera and had an excellent experience. Quick turnaround, competitive pricing, professional packaging. Will be a returning customer!

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Anonymous (Middletown, NY)
affordable & fast

this was the most affordable developing/scanning service i could find and the turnaround time was extremely quick! i sent in 5 rolls of film and i was so pleasantly surprised that i got my scans back in about 1 business day! i can’t thank the staff enough for their dedication and hardwork, i will definitely be a returning customer :)

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Audrey L. (Phoenix, AZ)
Awesome service! Thank you very much

Awesome service! Thank you very much.

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Emma B. (Salem, NH)
Loved the scans!! Great quality

Loved the scans!! Great quality, timing, and price :) Super nice to get as many updates as I did on my order as well!

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Victoria P. (Wolcott, CT)
I will return to you guys again!

I love how everything turned out! Everything was on time and all instructions were very clear.

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Shawn M. (Seattle, WA)
YAY YAY FILM DEVELOPING CO!

This was my first experience using an analog camera and I can't tell you how much I loved this service! The negatives came back just fine and the digital scans were phenomenal! Will definitely be using them for all my film needs!

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Tyler L.
Quick development and beautiful scans.

Dev and Scan was quick once the film arrived. The scans came back beautiful, and the negatives arrived in nice sturdy packaging.

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Hannah S. (Wheaton, IL)
SO QUICK!!! SO EASY!

SO QUICK!!! And they send scans back without a charge. Couldn't be more pleased and will definitely be using them again!

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Thomas B. (Chapel Hill, NC)
Just what I needed

Been coming to these folks for about a year now, I’ve probably had a dozen rolls done by them. The price is truly right. It’s great that I can ship multiple rolls to bring the cost down. Scans look amazing to me, I get the base scan size which is perfect for modern sharing. I haven’t tried the medium resolution. Been super fortunate that their turnaround time has always been next day once they receive the rolls.

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Anonymous (Berkeley, CA)
Very nice to work with and very good quality

Very nice to work with and very good quality. Amazing turnaround and developing times

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Anya K. (Black Earth, WI)
The speed is unreal!

The speed is unreal! I love working with this lab because I know I'll get my scans back in no time. I really have been enjoying my scans and I appreciate that they are easy to edit once in lightroom. Really looking forward to working with this team for a while!

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Evan R. (Jacksonville, FL)
Film Dev Co is the best

Film Dev Co is the best. Quick turnaround. Great prints. A bit more affordable than some other mail in developers. Nothing but positive things to say- I will continue to use their services for a long time

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Danielle B. (Elmira, NY)
Fast turnaround time

Fast turnaround time, great feedback, and at some
Customer service!

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Kuehl P. (Palm Bay, FL)
Absolutely amazing!! Your job for me was the best ever

Absolutely amazing!! Your job for me was the best ever. Every picture, the kind with my film and memories on there make me and my wife extremely happy! Thank you guys so much for this! Highly recommend your job!!

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Sue X.

Do you specialize in E-6 development process?

Film Developing Co

We do not develop E-6. Here's a quick guide on what processes/formats we can and cannot support: https://filmdeveloping.co/blogs/film-developing-co-blog/film-format-guide

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How much it cost to ship one roll

Film Developing Co

Currently, our round-trip shipping is $8.95 for film developing orders.

FAQs

How does the mail-in process for film developing work?

Place your order online, print your order confirmation, and mail your film to our lab. Once it arrives, we process, scan, and upload your images. Your negatives are then shipped back to you.

What types of film do you develop?

We process Color C41 and Black and White film in the following formats:

  • 35mm
  • Single use or disposable cameras
  • 120 and 220 medium format
  • APS Advantix

We do not process:

  • E6 slide film
  • ECN2 or motion picture film
  • 116, 127, 126, 828, or 110 formats

How much does film developing cost?

Developing and scanning start at $10 per roll. Pricing varies based on scan resolution, TIFF upgrades, push processing, and print add ons. Full pricing is available on the detailed services page.

How long does film developing take?

After your film arrives at our lab:

Color C41: typically 1 to 3 business days
Black and White: typically 1 to 5 business days due to hand processing

Shipping time is separate from lab processing time.

What if my film turns out blank?

Film that is completely blank after processing (i.e. no discernable exposures) will incur baseline develop-only charges of $7 for C-41 and $13 for Black & White, since each roll requires time, chemistry, and labor. Additional service requests (scans/prints) for the related roll will be refunded.

Shipping will not be refunded on blank roll orders, your negatives will still be returned.

Can you develop damaged, wet, or souped film?

Film showing moisture, water exposure, or prior chemical alteration may be refused to prevent contamination of lab chemistry and equipment. If received, you will be notified and given return options.

What additional options are available, such as photo prints or gifts?

You can add photo prints, high resolution scans, TIFF files, and uncut negatives.

Our sister company, Sharp Prints, offers photo gifts, such as canvases, metal prints, and bulk photo printing.

Are color, contrast, and density corrections included, or can I opt out?

We do not color correct. Our goal is to keep scans true to the original film stock and preserve the natural color characteristics of the emulsion.

In cases where film is expired and shows extreme color shifting, we may apply light correction to produce a usable image. For overexposed or underexposed frames, we adjust density as needed so the image is visible and properly balanced.

We do not offer full custom color grading, but we aim for clean, accurate scans that reflect how the film was shot.

What equipment or processing methods are used for developing black and white film?

Black and White film is hand developed in house using controlled chemistry and temperature monitored processes. Each roll is individually processed for consistent results.

How can I pay for mail in film developing, and are forms or mailers provided?

Orders are paid online at checkout. After ordering, you receive a confirmation to include in your package. Customers are responsible for packaging and mailing their film securely to our lab.

How long do prints take to produce and ship?

Print production time depends on quantity and size. Most standard print orders are completed within a few business days after your scans are finalized, then shipped based on your selected delivery method.

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