The Best Film Scans in The Biz
Crafted with intention. Delivered with consistency. Get scans you love, every time.
At Gelatin Labs, we believe scanning film should feel as thoughtful and intentional as shooting it.
What sets us apart? It starts with our friendly, detail-driven team who treat every roll like it matters — because it does. We develop film with precision and scan using industry-trusted Noritsu and Fujifilm Frontier equipment to bring out the best in every shot.
Our automated status system keeps you in the loop from start to finish, and your scans arrive beautifully organized with labeled folders and any notes you shared.
And then there’s GelForm — our signature scan system that lets you pick a look you’ll love. Instead of navigating confusing preferences, you simply select from curated, photographer-tested styles that match your aesthetic. We handle the rest.
Your Friends Will Be Gel-ous
Film is personal, and your scans should reflect that.
Enter: GelForm — to make getting the look you want from your scans simple.
Instead of asking you to describe how you want your scans to feel, we’ve built a lineup of curated styles — each one with a clear name, mood and purpose. Whether you want something soft and neutral, bold and punchy, or cool and nostalgic, there’s a GelForm for it.
GelForm takes the guesswork out and puts creative control back in your hands. You don’t have to be a pro to get great scans — just choose the style that feels right for you.
Style Dialed-in
We created GelForm to bring clarity, control, and quality to every scan.
Repeatable results — Sending us the same kind of film often? Get the same quality scans each time.
Intentional tone and contrast — Each GelForm has a defined tonal profile built for specific creative goals.
More confidence in post — Whether you edit your scans or not, GelForm makes them easier to work with.
It Starts With The Team
From the team members that open your packages to the ones that ship them out the door, we are a group of photography enthusiasts and film lovers. Every step is handled by someone who understands what makes a great frame. We don’t just develop and scan — we evaluate, we adjust, and we care.
Expect consistent results, personal customer service, thoughtful scans, and a crew that takes pride in getting it right.
Good Negatives Make a Positive
Our film processing standards are as high as our scanning ones. We use trusted chemistries, precise time and temperature controls, and expert handling from start to finish.
C-41, Black + White, and E-6 are all processed in-house. ECN-2 is processed by Kodak Atlanta’s true cinema lab. We treat every roll with attention to detail that matches your intention behind the shot.
We've Got The Gear
We develop using:
Colenta Roller Transport — Known for its temperature accuracy, archival wash stage, and ability to process film sizes from 110 to 8×10 sheet film.
Noritsu V-50 and V-30 — Easy to maintain roller transport processors, allowing our lab to move through large volumes of film quickly, without any sacrifice to quality.
dev.a Rotary Processor — A modern processor primarily used for E-6 and Black + White processes. Full customization for different film stocks and chemistry.
We scan using:
Noritsu HS-1800 — Known for its sharpness, dynamic range, and detail retention.
Fujifilm Frontier — Beloved for its glow, softness, and nuanced tonal blending.
Some GelForms are tuned to perform best on one scanner type or the other, based on what brings out the best in your film.
Find Your 'Form
These are your reliable everyday options — clean, dialed-in looks for any situation: The Classic Set.
And then there are those that make your images stand out from the crowd: The Specialty Set.
The Classic Set
THE STANDARD
Keeps your scans clean and authentic, offering a neutral look that’s an easy, reliable foundation for your own finishing touches.
Best for general use, those looking for an out-of-the-box film scan that has room for adjustments.
THE HI-C
Delivers bold contrast and an inviting punch for a more completed look—perfect for those who crave a striking edge in their images.
Best for direct-to-social, client work, those looking for a punchier scan with more pronounced contrast.
THE HI-C, SPIKED
Glows with honeyed warmth and an inviting punch, for those who want a little extra kick in their color.
Best for skin tones, warmth-focused aesthetic, those looking for a punchier scan with more pronounced contrast.
THE NOIR
Delivers bold contrast and an inviting punch—perfect for those who crave a striking edge in their images.
Best for dramatic aesthetics, hi-contrast lovers, those who are less concerned with editing their scans.
THE FLAT EARTH & THE FLAT MOON
Best for those looking for a clean slate to edit their photos from. Offers a purely unaltered canvas, inviting you to craft your images’ final narrative.
Choose this ‘Form for a scan that has flexible tonal range. This means that your highlight, midtone and shadow details are preserved. Editing your scans will be a breeze.
HIGHLIGHTS are bright areas in the image like the sky and anywhere light is at its strongest intensity.
MIDTONES are neutral tones that exist across your entire image. Shadows are the darkest areas in the image and can contain lots of important detail.
SHADOWS are the darkest areas in the image and can contain lots of important detail.
The Specialty Set
THE PALM-AIRE
Subtly tunes up the contrast of images, accentuating the most prominent colors of a scene. Pairs well with rolls that vary in exposure (under and over).
Best for disposable cameras, direct-to-social media usage, lovers of punchier contrast.
THE ELIZABETH
Gently calls back to simpler times with a muted, classic palette—evoking warm nostalgia of home, family, and cherished memories.
Best for a neutral approach to Black + White, direct-to-social media usage, lovers of more muted contrast.
THE FRINGE
Embraces the raw beauty of film by revealing the rough edges of your image frame—an imperfect nod to the spirit of darkroom tradition.
Best for capturing the tangibility of your film, direct-to-social media usage, adding an artistic quality to your scans.
THE SPACELY
Celebrates the full-frame experience by showing every sprocket, edge code, and frame number. Delivers an artistic, textured look that’s neutral yet modern.
Best for capturing the tangibility of your film, direct-to-social media usage, adding an artistic quality to your scans.
Behind the Scans...
Keeping You Updated
Our film processing standards are as high as our scanning ones. We use trusted chemistries, precise time and temperature controls, and expert handling from start to finish.
C-41, Black + White, and E-6 are all processed in-house. ECN-2 is processed by Kodak Atlanta’s true cinema lab. We treat every roll with attention to detail that matches your intention behind the shot.
Easy File Delivery
Your scans arrive via a simple download link to your email, also available from your account for 30 days.
Staying Organized
Each roll you send will be separated into a unique folder in your digital download link. Any roll notes you made will carry over to the folder. Your folder will be labeled with a number, called a twincheck, that Gelatin uses to keep track of your film in the lab.
More Bits, More Fun
When it comes to the quality of your scans, more bits the better. We only deliver your scans at our highest available output of color depth. Our color scans will be delivered at 16 bits/channel for all Classic GelForms.
Get to The Grain
Choose between our Casual, Pro, Pro Plus and SuperPro scan sizes for an increasing scale of file size, type, and resolution (see specifics on our ordering page).
.TIFF vs .JPEG
With our Pro, Pro Plus and SuperPro scan levels, your images are delivered to you in an uncompressed .TIFF file format.
Compared to the .JPEG format used exclusively by most labs, which strips your image of important data and color information, .TIFF stores everything the scanner sees. This allows for maximum editing capability, if you wish to make your own adjustments.
If you don’t need the extra firepower, opt for our Casual scan level to receive high quality .JPEG images.
Your First Roll = Free
Film isn’t just photography. It’s an experience. Trust us to help you make the most of yours.
Use code FirstRollFree in your Cart and see why so many photographers call us their go-to lab.
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