Bring your
street photos
to life.
Gelatin Labs is a family-run film lab trusted by photographers in all 50 states. We develop and scan every roll with care on industry-leading Noritsu and Frontier scanners — and our GelForm scan system puts creative control back in your hands. Mail in your film from anywhere in the US or Canada, or walk into our East Village NYC and Maplewood NJ labs.
Mail in or drop off your film. Developed and scanned with care, photos online in days.
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Photographers love working with us.
Real reviews from Maplewood and the East Village.
Maplewood, NJ · May 2026
…the thing that has always impressed me about their team is their responsiveness to their customers… That type of customer service will keep me coming back for years.
Read more on GoogleEast Village, NYC · April 2026
Gelatin is my go-to lab for film development and scans. The quality is the best and I really do love how much they love film and photography.
Read more on GoogleMaplewood, NJ · July 2026
I always choose this place to develop my disposable cameras, just visited the maplewood store and they were so accommodating and kind!
Read more on GoogleEast Village, NYC · July 2026
Really nice guys! They helped me figure out how to install and remove my film with my first camera. I also got my photos so fast! Will definitely keep coming here.
Read more on GoogleMaplewood, NJ · May 2026
Gelatin is the best in the game! I love the flexibility their flat GelForm Style offers me, and there's simply no one else I would trust with my film.
Read more on GoogleEast Village, NYC · June 2026
Gelatin labs has been my go-to place for developing films. The colors turn out absolutely beautiful and the staff is very helpful as well. Love Gelatin, highly recommend for developing your films!!
Read more on GoogleMaplewood, NJ · February 2026
One of the few labs in nyc with a Fuji frontier! Absolutely love the scans and the service (both in person and online).
Read more on GoogleMaplewood, NJ · over a year ago
Sending my film to Gelatin Labs is probably the best decision I could have made as someone getting into film photography again… you get a little note back in the email from whoever developed and scanned them which is such a cute touch.
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Get us your film, we handle the rest.
Get us your film
Start an online order to print a prepaid mail-in label, drop off at a partner, or visit us in person at a Gelatin lab.
Start your orderHow to Mail-InSee LocationsWe keep you updated
Status updates as your order moves through prep, development, and scanning, so you always know where things stand.
Develop & scan with GelForm
Our techs develop your rolls with care, then scan using GelForm, photographer-favorite profiles that make your images look right.
Learn About Our ScansYour photos, delivered
Download your scans as soon as they're ready. Negatives are packed safely and shipped back to you.
Your AccountChoose a GelForm you'll love.
GelForm takes the guesswork out and puts creative control back in your hands. Choose from curated, photographer-tested styles — each with a clear mood, and purpose.
- ✓Repeatable results — same GelForm, same quality every time.
- ✓Intentional tone & contrast — each style built for specific creative goals.
- ✓Confidence in post — whether you edit or not, GelForm scans are easier to work with.
Every major format and chemistry — handled with care.
35mm & Disposables
Color & B&W rolls, plus single-use cameras.
120 / Medium Format
Big frames, rich tones, pro Noritsu scans.
Slide (E-6) & ECN-2
Vivid slide processing in-house, cinema film by Kodak Atlanta.
Specialty & Legacy
APS, 110, cross-process, expired — the fun stuff.
Your film, all in one place.
Online and walk-in orders, together.
Track every roll
From arrival to scans.
Download in one tap
Full resolution, kept 30+ days.
Film stock on every roll
Your film, format and process.
Your card in your Wallet
Apple or Google, with your stamps.
Notes from the lab
Right on your order.
Walk-ins and online, together
One email, one list.
Every roll counts.
Every roll developed now earns a stamp, online and in store. Every 13th roll is free.
See your Roll Card
Film is the family business.
From our New Jersey basement to two lab locations.
Read our story
Visit one of our labs.
Walk in, drop off your film, and shop in person — no online order needed at our own locations.
Gelatin Labs — NYC
Gelatin Labs — NJ
Plus 6 partner drop-off spots across NYC, NJ & beyond.
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Learn together, shoot together.
Intimate, hands-on workshops, talks, and community events for photographers at Gelatin Labs NYC. Get unstuck, develop new skills, and move your work forward.
Photographers on photography.
Film theory, gear reviews, tips, tricks, and everything that gets us excited about analog.
Through the Lens of Revival: Capturing the Rebirth of Maplewood Memorial Library
A Week of Photography in Banff
Developing Your Style as a Photographer (feat. GelForm)
Getting Started with Film Photography: Advice From Our Team
Featured Product
The Gelatin Disposable Camera
Fresh Kodak 400 film, classic body, built-in flash. Shoot 27 exposures, mail it back — we develop, scan, and deliver your photos.
Your questions, answered.
What kind of film can you develop?+
Gelatin Labs develops: 35mm, 120, Disposables, and other sizes by request. Color C-41, E-6, ECN-2 and Black+White film.
What makes a Gelatin Labs scan so special?+
We put creative control back into your hands with our film scans. Choose the GelForm that most matches your vibe. For full editing capability, our Flat Earth scans offer a flexible tonal range. Pro and SuperPro levels deliver large TIFF files with more color and tonal information.
Do you return my negatives?+
Select "Return Shipping" at checkout to get negatives returned.
What equipment do you use?+
For most C-41, we use a state-of-the-art Colenta roller transport machine. Expired film and disposables go through Noritsu V-30 and V-50 processors. B&W is developed by hand or rotary processor using Ilford chemistry. E-6 uses the Dev.a. ECN-2 is developed by Kodak Lab Atlanta.
How do you recommend packaging film?+
Pack securely in a bubble mailer or box, addressed to: Gelatin Labs, 515 Valley St. Suite 160, Maplewood, NJ 07040. Need a mailing label? Add one to your cart. We always appreciate customer doodles, Polaroids, and artwork as well. We'll feature them on our Instagram!
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