That's right, we'll foot the bill for getting your film to our lab. Our order form has a USPS Business Reply Label on it that can be cut out and put on your film package. Keep in mind that this type of shipping does not include insurance or tracking and generally takes a week to get to us.

If you need faster service or want extra piece of mind with tracking, we recommend mailing your film USPS Priority, UPS, or FedEx. Our label will not work for these services. 

Try our Film Developing Co platform which offers tracking and insurance for your rolls of film!

Our standard process and scan option includes uploaded file delivery via Dropbox. Make sure your email address is correct and legible on the order form. We will send a Dropbox email link shortly after your order has been finalized and payment has been processed. You should download and save your completed scan files ASAP, and remember to back them up!

We also offer physical storage media options including discs for $4 and USBs for $10. These are flat fee add-ons to process and scan orders, and must include return shipping. 

We can develop expired film, but results may vary based on how the film was stored and when it was shot. Expired film may show color shifts, increased grain, or reduced image quality, but many photographers enjoy the unique effects these factors create. If you're unsure about the age or condition of your film, feel free to contact us for advice.

We always recommend keeping and properly archiving your negatives —  they are the true original photograph and where all the magic of this analog process happens. If you would like your negatives returned simply select any of the return shipping options on the form. If you are having prints or physical storage media made, return shipping will be required and your negatives will be included. 

Alternatively, you can choose the “No Shipping” option for scan and upload orders only. In this case, we will hold your negatives for 30 days before they are incinerated. Make sure you are backing up your scan files.

We will always cut and sleeve film unless otherwise directed or if we are unable to navigate frame separation. 

35mm are cut in strips of 4 frames

6x4.5 and 6x6 are cut in strips of 3-4 frames

6x7 and 6x8 are cut in strips of 2-3 frames

APS film is rolled back into its canister

We scan and share all discernible exposures on your film. If you believe something is missing, it is likely due to severe underexposure or a camera malfunction. Feel free to reach out, and we’ll do our best to provide possible explanations based on your circumstances.

We can push or pull your black and white film fpr $3 extra. Just let us know how many stops or the speed you exposed it for.

Unfortunately, we are unable to push or pull Color C-41 film — our Noritsu processor runs at one speed. 

We do not offer TIFF scans at this time. Our JPG scans are very low compression and translate wonderfully to print and screen — and with proper handling offer a high level of archivability. 

We develop 35mm, single-use cameras, 120, 220 and APS.

Typical processing time for Color C-41 film is 1 to 2 business days. Black and white film takes 2 to 5 business days. The return time will depend on the courier you've selected in the order form.

We recommend using a padded envelope for your film. The size will depend on the number of rolls shipped.

Once you get the digital files, you can take advantage of our volume pricing through our online photo printing software.