Send us your film from San Francisco
San Francisco is a city that practically begs to be photographed. From the breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and lush greenery of Golden Gate Park to the iconic Victorian beauty of Alamo Square Park, there’s no shortage of picture-perfect backdrops. It’s no wonder the film photography community in SF thrives—there’s inspiration around every corner, whether you’re shooting landscapes, candid street photography, or vibrant cityscapes.
But after the adrenaline rush of capturing that perfect shot, there’s the question every film photographer asks—where are you going to develop your film? The answer is here at Gelatin Labs!
Why Mail in Your Film to Gelatin Labs
At Gelatin Labs, we specialize in turning your beautiful moments into tangible memories. Our mail-in film development service is designed to make things easy and stress-free for our fellow film lovers. Here’s how it works:
- Place Your Order Online – Visit our website, choose your service, and set everything up.
- Pack Up Your Film and Ship it Out – Whether it’s 35mm, 120 (medium format), disposable cameras, or even sheet film, we handle them all with the utmost care.
- Get Your Scans and Prints – Once your film is developed and scanned, we’ll send your digital scans straight to your inbox! If you’ve opted to get your negatives and prints as well, we’ll pop those in the mail for you too.
Our services go beyond just developing film—we’re here to keep your hobby alive and thriving. Scanning? Printing? No problem.
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Make the Most of San Francisco’s Photography Scene
SF is bursting with photography opportunities, and we’re here to support your creative expression. Whether you’re developing rolls from a morning in Golden Gate Park or scans from a moody overcast day at Land’s End, Gelatin Labs has everything you need to bring your images to life.
Time to Send in Your Film!
Don’t leave those stunning shots sitting on your roll! Mail your film to Gelatin Labs today, and trust us to handle your photos with the care and expertise they deserve.
How To Send Your Film Developing Order
Start by configuring your order. Select the services you need for the film you have. Add each configuration to the cart.
Select your Return Shipping options to receive your negatives back and check out. You’ll receive an email with instructions on shipping.
Write your order number down and include it in a package with your film. Use ample packing material or padding to keep your film safe. Ship to the address on our Contact page.
Await your film’s arrival at the lab, and look out for emails that will keep you updated on order status, scans, and shipping. Thanks for using Gelatin Labs!
The Best Way To Develop Film: In Gelatin Labs We Trust
Go back to the pre-digital days, when photography was solely a physical process, from start to finish. You’d purchase your film at a brick-and-mortar shop, load up your camera, and document life without the modern distractions our digital devices bombard us with. A simpler and more magical experience.
Today, we can make a digital scan from your film photos, so you can bridge the gap from analog to digital.
Film photography has become a breath of fresh air for artists, professionals, and hobbyists around the world, something everyone should experience in their photographic journey. At some point along the way, you’ll have some rolls ready for developing, and it’s best to leave the process up to a professional film lab like Gelatin. When using Gelatin Labs, you can mail in your film from San Francisco, safely rely on our turnaround, attention to detail, customer service, and quality of processing. Every roll is treated with care and attention.
About Gelatin Labs
Gelatin Labs is the best mail-in film developing service to ship to from San Francisco, known for its top-notch customer service, quality processing, and love for all things film photography.
We are family-owned and photographer-operated, offering online film development services since 2018. Our community of film photographers is growing every day, with thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and the in-between sending film to Gelatin Labs from across the United States and Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before sending film via our mail order film developing service from San Francisco, there are certain things you should know. To learn more, refer to the FAQ section below.
