Mail-in Film Developing from Michigan
No matter where you live, ship your photographic film to Gelatin Labs for developing, scanning, and
printing. We can process 35mm, 120 (medium format), disposable cameras, and sheet film, as well as
the most popular film formats and sizes. Our simplified film-developing service is particularly useful
for individuals who do not have access to a local film lab in Michigan, and enjoy receiving their
scans digitally. Place your order on our website, pack up your film, and then we handle the rest. If
you opt to receive your negatives and prints back, we’ll ship them out to you after your scans have
been sent. We provide various services like mail-in film development, scanning and printing.
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!
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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, there are certain things you should know. To learn more, refer to the FAQ section below.
Gelatin Labs develops:
35mm, 120, Advantix, and other sizes by request.
Color C-41, E-6, ECN-2 and Black and White film.
For most C-41 color-negative films, we process your film in an all-new, state-of-the-art Colenta roller transport machine. With the most pristine color accuracy and archival wash stages, your film is in the best of hands.
For expired film and disposables, we use a well-maintained Noritsu V-30 film processor.
Black and White is hand-developed using Ilford chemistry.
E-6 Color Positive slide film is developed using our handy Jobo ATL1000.
ECN-2 film is developed by the fine folks at Kodak Film Lab Atlanta, and scanned by Gelatin.
We use DNP commercial printers to make our amazing dye-sublimation prints.
Send film in a bubble mailer or a secure box via your trusted mail carrier. Use First Class Mail with tracking, or a faster service. We also have a shipping label available to add to your order.
*DO NOT* use postage stamps, envelopes, or any flimsy package that will easily be tampered with or come undone en route to the lab. Use extra tape where needed to ensure security.
Thanks for using Gelatin Labs! We’re excited to receive your film!