Film Developing by Mail

Locating a nearby film developing lab can be quite the challenge. However, with our convenient mailing service, distance is no longer a barrier.


Wherever you may be, getting your film developed is now hassle-free. We take pride in providing top-notch developing and scanning services at competitive rates to the United States.

Step-by-Step Guide for Mailing Your Film:

Starting an Order

Try our new platform - Film Developing Co. You can order and pay online, receive order updates and purchase 35mm & 120 film, as well as disposable and reusable cameras directly from our store!

Use our classic mail in form - fill and print via the link below and send your rolls our way. Use the provided business reply label for included shipping to us.

Film Developing Co Classic Mail Form
Send your film in the mail using our film developing form, complete with mailing label
Securely package your 35mm film and our order form in a plastic bag for transport

Securely Place Your Film and Order Form

Place your film, along with the order form, into a plastic ziplock bag. This helps protect your film incase of any water or package damage.

Pack Your Film Safely

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

Use a padded envelope to mail us your film and order form
Securely tape your package shut to prevent items from falling out

Seal the Envelop/Box Securely

Seal the padded envelop or box securely to prevent any tampering or damage during transit.

Attach the Shipping Label

Attach our business reply label to the outside of the package in a visible spot. This will ensure that your package is properly identified and routed to our store.

Adhere our mailing label to a padded envelope or package
Drop off your sealed and labeled package to be shipped to us

Drop Off at USPS Location

You can either take your securely packaged film package to the nearest USPS location and drop it off to be mailed to us, or leave your package in your mailbox to be picked up by your local mail carrier.

Once we've received your film, processing will begin. Color processing (C-41) takes 1-2 business days - sometimes even less, and Black and White processing takes 1-5 business days, as we hand develop all B&W film. Once everything is developed and scanned, you will receive a link through Dropbox with your digital files and your negatives (and prints if selected) will be sent back to you or disposed of.

Develop & Scan No Prints

Digital files - CD, USB or Upload

Color 135 / 120 / APS $9.99 per roll
Black & White 135 / 120 $14.99 per roll
High-Res Upgrade $5.00 per roll
4x6 Index Print $1.99 each
USB Drive (16GB) $9.95
DVD $6.99
Upload FREE

Develop & Print 4" Prints

Luster or glossy paper, includes index print

Color C-41 35mm/ APS / 120
Single Set $15.99 per roll
Doubles $19.99 per roll
Additional Sets $4.00 each
Add Scans $4.00 with prints

*We cannot push/pull color film at this time

Black & White 35mm / 120
Single Set $20.99 per roll
Doubles $24.99 per roll
Additional Sets $4.00 each
Add scans $4.00 with prints
Push/Pull $3.00 each

Develop Only No Prints or Scans

Negatives cut and sleeved

Color 135 / 120 / APS $5.99 per roll
Black & White 135 / 120 $10.99 per roll

Scan Resolution

Low compression Jpg files

Noritsu HS-1800 Scanners

Frame Size Standard-Res High-Res
35mm 2075 x 3130 4492 x 6774
APS 1406 x 2465 3043 x 5335
6x4.5 1766 x 2412 3533 x 4824
6x6 2380 x 2416 4760 x 4832
6x7 2407 x 2951 4815 x 5902
6x8 2451 x 3305 4903 x 6601

We do not offer TIFF scans at this time.

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