Send us your film from New York City
If you’re a film photographer based in New York Gelatin Labs is the place for you!
We process 35mm, 120 (medium format), disposable cameras, and sheet film, as well as the most popular film formats and sizes.
Our storefront in the East Village offers high-quality developing, scanning, and printing with a quick turnaround! With a variety of additional locations to drop-off your film at your convenience, Gelatin Labs just might be your new favorite film lab.
High-Quality, Fast Local Processing
Come visit our official NYC retail space! With full-service film processing, a curated gallery, and more it’s the one stop shop for all things film photography. Located in the East Village at 37 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003–just a 2 minute walk from the 2nd Ave subway station.Our New York City storefront has so much to offer:
- Full-service film processing + scanning + small-size printing, at the same quality you expect. Walk-ins only, in-store checkout available.
- A rotating gallery wall of select works for sale curated by CSM Art & Frame.
- Limited-edition framed prints by Gelatin Labs community members.
- A thoughtfully stocked film shop (35mm + 120).
- Small-batch EDC tools + creative objects curated by Doug.
- A mix of vintage + modern cameras for sale
- Events + programming coming soon to connect creatives and analog lovers alike
- Curated archival printing options made possible by WhiteWall, coming soon
Our doors are open Mon–Fri, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM • Saturday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Collaborative Drop-Off Locations
We’ve partnered with the best of the best in NYC to offer a variety of drop-off locations for photographers based in New York. These stores all share a commitment to quality and care that our community values above all. Each store has kindly made space for the Gelatin community by serving as a film drop-off location for our customers.
Whether you have film to drop off or you’re just window shopping, these shops are always worth a visit!
Knickerbocker
We’ve teamed up with Knickerbocker, a brand that’s just as passionate about craftsmanship as we are. They’ve kindly made space in their flagship location for a Gelatin Labs drop off!
You can conveniently leave your rolls with the team at Knickerbocker, located at 357 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013. Need the details?
- Store Hours: Every day, 11 AM – 7 PM
- Film Pickup Days: Collected every Monday and Thursday (drop off any day)
Their shop alone is worth the visit. Creativity lives at Knickerbocker.
Dashwood
Now you can drop off your film at Dashwood Books!
Based in NoHo, Dashwood Books is NYC’s treasured bookstore devoted entirely to photography and art books. Known for its curated selection of rare, independent, and underground photobooks, it’s a hub for creatives and collectors alike.
Next time you’re in NoHo, visit Dashwood Books, located at 33 Bond Street, New York, NY 10012.
- Store Hours: Tues – Sun, 12 PM – 6 PM
- Film Pickup Days: Collected every Tuesday (drop off any day)
When you drop off at Dashwood, browse their selection of photobooks to get some inspiration for your photography!
Peak Design
We’ve partnered with Peak Design’s NYC Flagship store in SoHo!
We love their straps, bags, and accessories for all of our film gear. If you’re looking to upgrade your camera gear Peak Design has you covered. All of their products are thoughtfully crafted, innovative, and practical. They don’t just make camera gear, they also make top of the line luggage, phone accessories, and more.
Their storefront is located at 241 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012.
- Store Hours: Mon – Sat, 11 PM – 7 PM
- Film Pickup Days: Collected every Monday and Thursday (drop off any day)
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For the Street Snappers and Nostalgic Dreamers
We know New York photographers love to explore. From the historic charm of the West Village to the gritty beauty of Williamsburg, the city is a playground for analog artists. At Gelatin Labs, we aim to match your passion with expertise you can trust (and a little added convenience).
Whether you’re a first-time shooter or a seasoned snapper, we’ll treat every roll of film with care because, trust us, your shots are worth it.
Stop waiting—mail in your film to Gelatin Labs today and rediscover the joy of analog creativity.
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 New York City, 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 from New York, 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 New York City, there are certain things you should know. To learn more, refer to the FAQ section below.
