Frequently Asked Questions: Answers you never knew you needed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • During this time of transition we do not have a space of our own to make available. Darkroom rental access to United Film Lab Network Partner labs is members-only. Many of the labs have public hours we do not keep track of.

    Film Developing, scanning & printing services are available to the public, UFLN members get 20% off all services.

    When BCD 2.0 opens we’ll have limited public hours and members will have 24/7 access.

  • Typically 5-7 days

    Quoted turnaround times are estimates and not guarantees.

  • Developing, also known as processing, means using chemicals to turn your exposed film into negatives.

    Scanning means to turn the negatives into digital files which you can view on a computer or a phone.

    Printing means making paper copies of the images that you can hold in your hand. Prints are not included with film developing, however prints can be ordered separately.

  • You’ll receive an email with a Dropbox link where you can view & download the files. We do not burn CD’s or put images on USB drives.

  • All developed film is mailed back.

  • Yes! Disposable cameras have a standard roll of 35mm color negative film inside. The cost to develop and scan film from a disposable camera is $15

  • Prints can be ordered separately

  • You can use your tracking number to see the package’s status.

    If USPS says it was delivered but you have not received a confirmation email after a few days, please send us an email with your order details and we’ll be glad to look into it.

  • The United States Postal Service is an enormous quasi-governmental corporation.

    We do not own or control the United States Postal Service.

    We are not responsible for errors or mis-deliveries made by the United States Postal Service.

    You can contact the United States Postal Service at usps.com

  • Nope. We keep our prices as low as possible in order to make our services accessible to everyone.

  • Sometimes, depending on what we have in stock at the moment. Please email us to inquire.

  • We do! We have partnered with Negativeland to offer motion picture film developing and scanning for super 8 & 16mm .Turnaround time is 7-10 business days.

  • No.

  • it’s fine.