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Gelatin Labs
515 Valley St.
Suite 160
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Write your order number, written on or in the package.

Use a bubble mailer or box, securely packed with adequate tape and packing material. Most customers use USPS, FedEx, or UPS with tracking.

Write ‘FAST PASS’ on the outside of your package so we can quickly sort it and start your order in the lab.

If your package tracking says “Delivered”, we have received your film. You will receive an email notifying you when we prep your order in the lab.

Your scans will be delivered via email and available at that link for three months.

Write your order number on a securely sealed bag (ziploc, manila envelope, etc). 

Check the drop-off points on this page to learn more about where and when you can drop your order to.

Write ‘FAST PASS’ on the outside of your package so we can quickly sort it and start your order in the lab.

We are not a retail operation, so we only can accept your film via our dropbox locations, one of which is in front of our office building (The Map Building).

Your scans will be delivered via email and available at that link for three months.

We are not offering local pickup for service-focused orders at this time. If you order fresh film from our Film Shop, and are local to the lab, you will receive an email to schedule an appointment for pickup in Maplewood, NJ.

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How do I drop-off my film?

1. Select “Return Shipping” when placing your order if you’d like your negatives back or ordered prints. Pickup is not available from this location.

2. Include order number with your film in securely sealed bag. Envelopes available on location if needed.

3. Drop in dedicated dropbox, located inside the shop, available during posted hours.

(Disposable cameras for sale on location!)

How do I drop-off my film?

1. When placing your order, select “Return Shipping” if you’d like your negatives back, or ordered prints. Pickup is not available from this location.

2. Include your order number with your film in a securely sealed bag.

3. Drop in our dedicated dropbox, located inside the café, available during posted hours. Ask for assistance if you need help locating it.

How do I drop-off my film?

  1. When placing your order, select “Return Shipping” if you’d like your negatives back, or ordered prints. Pickup is not available from this location.
  2. Include your order number with your film in a securely sealed bag.
  3. Drop in our dedicated dropbox, along the path from CSM Art & Frame to the Chatham, NJ train station.
  4. After being emailed your scans, or notified that your order is ready for pickup.
The Map Building • MAPLEWOOD, NJ

How do I drop-off my film?

1. After placing your order, you’ll receive a confirmation number.

2. Our dropbox is located to the left of the main entrance to the Map Building. Put film in a securely sealed bag or box, or use one of our envelopes provided if necessary. Write the order number on the bag.

3. Drop film in top section of box, and we’ll handle the rest!

If you’d like your negatives back, make sure to select ‘Ship Negatives’ at checkout.

How do I ship my film?

  1. After placing your order, you’ll receive an order confirmation number.
  2. Include your order number with your film in a secure box or bubble mailer. Ship to the lab via USPS, FedEx or UPS with tracking. Need a label? Click here to add one to your cart.
  3. Once received, an email will notify you that your order has been started.

How do I drop off my film?

1. Place your film order on gelatinlabs.com – select ‘Return Shipping’ at checkout’ to get negatives returned (and prints, if you ordered them).

2. Envelopes for your order are provided over the counter. Write your name and order number, and load film rolls inside.

3. Hand over your envelope to a Knickerbocker team member.

Your film will head to Gelatin Labs every Monday and Thursday!

How do I drop-off my film?

1. Place your film order on gelatinlabs.com – select ‘Ship Negatives’ to get negatives returned (and prints, if you ordered them).

2. Our box is located near the exit of the coffee shop. Take an envelope (or your own ziploc), bag up your film, and write your order number. Your film will head to Gelatin Labs!

How do I drop-off my film?

1. At the front entrance, buzz in to be let inside.

2. The Gelatin drop-off box is directly across from the front desk. Place your order via the QR code on the box. Select ‘Ship Negatives’ to get negatives (and prints, if you ordered them) returned.

3. Take an envelope (or your own ziploc) from the front desk, bag up your film, and write your order number. Your film will head to Gelatin Labs!

Turnaround

FLEXIBLE

For those not on a deadline, we process in the order we receive your film. Estimates are updated to reflect the current average time from “order start” to “order finish”. Flexible estimates are not guaranteed.

Order size and options chosen may affect turnaround time. Lots of film? Expect a longer lead time.

FAST PASS

Jump the developing line and receive your scans as soon as possible. We start your order immediately, and work to get it out the door within one business day. Estimates guaranteed.

Print With Gelatin Labs

Fill out the form below and our team will get back to you via email with a link for you to upload your images.

It’s Time To Get Printing!

Whatever type of work you create, the Gelatin Labs Print Upload will render beautiful, archival prints that will enable you to bring your art off of your screen and into the realm of physical existence. The process is simple: select your print size, upload your images, and pick from three distinct finishes!

8x10 inch

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4x6 inch

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Start Your Film Order

Welcome to Gelatin Labs, your trusted partner for all your film photography needs! We recognize that each photographer has their unique preferences, which is why we are excited to introduce two remarkable options to cater to your individual needs: Simplified and Customized.

Simplified

DEVELOP + SCAN • PRINT

  • Streamlined options for quick checkout
  • Choose the look & feel of your images
  • Less options for an uncomplicated experience

Customized

DEVELOP • SCAN • PRINT

  • Expanded customization for film types, options, services
  • Upgrade to SuperPro hi-res scans
  • More options for the more advanced user

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