Professional Film Developing & Scanning

Mailing to the lab?

Use our Mailing Label, good for orders up to 4 rolls or 2 cameras!

$4.49

Shipping to the lab

Upon order completion, you’ll be guided through your next steps. To ship to the lab, include your order number with your film in a securely packed box or bubble mailer. Use ample material and tape to ensure your film arrives safely.

Use our shipping label, available to add to order. Label emailed as PDF via email within 24 hours after ordering.

Or, use your preferred shipping service, and ship to:

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

Dropping off

Upon order completion you’ll be guided through your next steps. To drop off, include your order number with your film in a securely sealed bag.

The Map Building
Accessible 24/7
Collection Days: M-F
515 Valley St., Maplewood, NJ 07040

CSM Art & Frame
Accessible 24/7
Collection Days: M, W, F
295 Main Street (Carriage House), Chatham, NJ 07928

Paper Plane Coffee Co.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 7am-6pm, Saturday: 8am-6pm
Collection Days: T, F
61 N Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Sunday Motor Co.
Hours: M: Closed, T-Sat: 7am-4pm, Sun: 8am-3pm
Collection Days: Sun, W
27 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940

Knickerbocker
Hours: Every Day: 11am-7pm
Collection Days: M, R
357 Canal Street, New York, New York 10013

CHAW Darkroom
Hours: M-F: 9:30am-9pm, Sat: 9am-12pm
Collection Day: Tuesday
545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003

An email will be sent when we have started your order.

Developing

High quality developing of your film using state-of-the-art roller transport equipment and hand processes.

– Color (C-41 or CN-16): Roller transport process.
– Black & White (B+W): Hand processed.
– Color Positive (E-6 Slide): Rotary processed in-house.
– Motion Picture Still Film (ECN-2): Processed by KODAK Film Lab Atlanta

Film Types: 35mm, 120 (Medium Format), Single Use Disposable Cameras

Scanning

Sharp, accurate scans you can actually edit.

All film scanned with the industry-standard Noritsu HS-1800, tuned by our team for the best output and maximum flexibility.

All scans:
– Maintain your labeling system
– Organized by roll into separate folders
– Delivered via a download link to your email.

Want to know more about your images? Reach out about your film scans – we’re happy to help!

Printing

Make archival 4×6 prints of your film scans, available in three distinct finishes. Produced with the dye-sublimation process.

– Luster: in between of Glossy and Matte. Reproduces your images vibrantly, without too much reflection.
– Glossy: a photo album mainstay. Images pop and shine.
– Matte: a subdued texture mutes your images. Flatter to the touch.

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

Second Scan Pass: Flat + Neutral

If you’d like a second scan done of the same roll with Flat Contrast and Neutral Temperature, separate from your current Contrast + Temperature selections.

All Contrast + Temperature selections are tuned by our operators in scanner, so each selection requires a separate scan of your film.

What Is Fast Pass?

Jump the developing line and receive your scans as soon as possible.

Immediate developing and scanning upon receiving your film.
Dedicated support line. Email [email protected] for help.
The same great attention to your order from start to finish.

Apply Fast Pass to get your scans in:

Color C-41: Same to Next Business Day
B+W: 3 Business Days

Fast Pass not available for E-6 or ECN-2.

Fast Pass Activated!

Color C-41 Scans: 1 business day
B+W Scans: 2-4 business days
E-6 Scans: 2-4 business days
ECN-2 Scans: 2-4 business days

E-6 (slide film)

A color positive process, film labeled “E-6”

ECN-2 (Motion Picture Film)

A motion picture film process, film rolls labeled "ECN-2". Processed by KODAK Film Lab Atlanta, scanned by Gelatin Labs.

Typically respooled by motion picture film brands - look closely at your film!

Using a professional high resolution flatbed scanner, we can achieve scans of your images that include the sprockets and partial edge codes.

Note: Turnaround time will increase by 3-5 days for full sprocket scans. Dust correction best effort. Film will be cut + sleeved into strips to achieve this service.

Feedback From The Team

Improve your film photography with actionable feedback from a Gelatin team member!

Choose from 2 Feedback options:

THE SNAPSHOT

Gelatin picks our favorite images on your roll, provides feedback on your Exposure and Composition technique, and suggests ideas to implement for your next images.

THE CREATIVE

All of the above, plus ideas for developing a project out of your images, and personalized recommendations of photographers you should be looking at.

NOTE: Feedback emailed separately from scans.

Shipping:

Return Shipping – Get your order shipped back.

Local Pickup – Retrieve your order from our Maplewood, NJ box.

Toss Negatives – Don’t need anything except scans?

Border Options

White Border – Slight white gap that frames image, between paper edge and photo.
Edge-to-Edge – Full bleed printing, varied cropping of image may occur.

Finish Options

Luster – In between of Glossy and Matte. Reproduces your images vibrantly, without too much reflection.
Glossy – A photo album mainstay. Images pop and shine.
Matte – A subdued texture mutes your images. Flatter to the touch.

Physical Prints

At Gelatin Labs, we believe an image is completed once it’s printed. Add 4×6″ prints to see your scans in the flesh. Each set contains a print of each exposed image on your roll (blank images are skipped).

Finish Options

Luster – In between of Glossy and Matte. Reproduces your images vibrantly, without too much reflection.
Glossy – A photo album mainstay. Images pop and shine.
Matte – A subdued texture mutes your images. Flatter to the touch.

Border Options

White Border – Slight white gap that frames image, between paper edge and photo.
Edge-to-Edge – Full bleed printing, varied cropping of image may occur.

Scan Level

Pro – Good for social media, web, zines, and small to medium-sized prints.

SuperPro – Great for all digital use, medium sized prints.

Scan Size

Scans are digital copies of your film images. Different levels of resolution can change the use cases and printability of your scans. Choose the Scan Level that best aligns with your experience, use cases, and needs.

Casual
If you're new to film, testing a camera, or editing isn't your jam. A Gelatin team member will set the best options for your film.
3130 × 2075 @96ppi (48 bit) • 5mb JPEG
Pro
Nice and flexible for making edits to your images. Ideal for social media, web, zines, and small to medium-sized prints (8x10 inch).
3130×2075 @96ppi (48 bit) • 37mb TIFF
ProPlus
Large printability in a smaller file size.
4000-5000px (Long End) @72ppi (8 bit) • 40-60mb TIFF
SuperPro
Exceptional for editing, printing and keeping an archival digitial backup of your work. Print large!
6774×4492 @96ppi (48 bit) • 174mb TIFF

Process Type

Color – Film rolls marked with “C-41”, “CN-16”. Look closely!
Black & White – Film rolls marked with "BW" or “Black and White”.
E-6 Slide – A color positive process, film labeled “E-6”.
ECN-2 [Stills] – A motion picture film process. Film rolls labeled "ECN-2". Processed by KODAK Film Lab Atlanta, scanned by Gelatin Labs. Typically respooled by motion picture film brands - look closely at your film!

Film Type

Film comes in different shapes and sizes. Match your film to the kinds listed below when ordering.

35mm – Most common roll film, in a metal canister.
Medium Format (120) – Medium format film, known for taller size and paper backing.
Disposable Camera – Your classic single use cam. We recycle them!
110 Cartridge – A smaller film size, inside of a black plastic cartridge.
APS (Advanced Photo System) – A discontinued film found in small cartridges, usually expired or shot, waiting for developing.

Process Type

There is a process required to develop each film type. Check your film roll or camera for the following markings to order the best option for your images.

Color (C-41) – A process that results in a color negative. (Sometimes labeled as CN-16).
Black & White – A classic process that results in a black and white negative.
Color (E-6) – A process that results in a color positive that can be projected. (Also known as "Slide Film").
Color (ECN-2) – A motion-picture process used in Hollywood, repurposed for your still photos. Processed by KODAK Film Lab Atlanta, scanned by Gelatin Labs. (Typically respooled into existing canisters or micro-brands).

A GelForm is a thoughtfully crafted balance of temperature and contrast—bundling them into distinct looks that are both intuitive and reliable. Whether you prefer a clean, true-to-film rendering, a punchy high-contrast feel, or something with a bit more warmth or coolness, there’s a GelForm that fits your style.

We’ve created a set of unique formulas (GelForms) that unlock endless possibilities—making your photos more personal and distinctive. These are not presets, but in-scanner adjustments to get the best from your film.

HOW IT WORKS

Choose the GelForm that best fits your style and application – we apply carefully tuned formulas based on contrast and temperature. For specialty GelForms, we can also preserve details like sprockets or the rebate edge.

Each formula is unique and will render a different result. Explore the possibilities of your images by experimenting with each GelForm. (Note: Results may vary from sample images, and depend on the film stock chosen, exposure settings while shooting, and film storage).

SCANNER INFO

Each GelForm is made possible by professional film scanners that evoke different styles. To understand which GelForm relates to each scanner, refer to the table below.

Scanner	GelForm
Noritsu HS-1800	THE STANDARD, THE HI-C, THE HI-C SPIKED, THE FLAT EARTH, THE NOIR, THE FLAT MOON
Fujifilm Frontier SP-3000	THE FRINGE, THE SPACELY
Fujifilm Frontier SP-500	THE PALM-AIRE, THE ELIZABETH

Image Credit

Photographer:

Services

At Gelatin Labs, we can process, digitize, and print your film. Start by selecting from our three service offerings to find the best options for your film.

DEVELOP + SCAN – What you get: Film processing and digital copies of your images. For already shot film that requires film processing. Get your images via an easy download link to your email.
DEVELOP ONLY – What you get: Film processing, without digital copies. For those that scan at home and are just looking for their negatives back.
SCAN ONLY – What you get: Digital copies of your already processed film. For those that want rescans of previously developed film from their archive or attic.

Knickerbocker • SoHo, NYC

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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!

Paper Plane Coffee Co. • MONTCLAIR, NJ

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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!

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Darkroom • WASHINGTON, DC

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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.

Color C-41: 2-5 Days
Black+White: 4-9 Days
Color E-6: 4-10 Days
Color ECN-2: 4-10 Days

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.

Color C-41: Same to next Business Day
Black+White: 3 Business Days

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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Pushing / Pulling

Mark rolls (+1, +2, +3, -1) according to the options you have selected.

PULLING FILM
Developing film for a shorter time, which can help recover some detail in pictures that turned out too bright. However, this technique is less common for color negative film and may not always be necessary.
NORMAL DEVELOPING
Developing film for longer to brighten up pictures that turned out too dark. This can help bring out more details and make colors pop, but it can also make the picture a little grainy.
PUSHING FILM
Developing film for longer to brighten up pictures that turned out too dark. This can help bring out more details and make colors pop, but it can also make the picture a little grainy.

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

Contact Sheet

A contact sheet is a photographic overview of your entire film roll. First, we cut and sleeve your roll in PrintFile sleeving.

We scan the entire sleeved roll with a high resolution flatbed scanner. This hi-res, single-image overview allows you to quickly view and assess all photos for easy selection and sharing.

What services are you looking for?
Service	Develop + Scan Develop Only Scan Only


FILM SELECTION
What kind of film do you have?
Film Type	35mm Medium Format Disposable 110 APS
Film Type	Uncut Film Cut Film Strips ($6.00) 110 Film ($4.00) APS Film ($4.00)
Process Type
Process Type
Process Type
Process Type
Process Type

SCANNING (+$14.00)
SCANNING (+$18.00)
Choose Your ‘FORM What are GelForms?
The Standard Keeps it clean and authentic, offering a neutral look that’s an easy, reliable foundation for your own finishing touches.
GelForm	The Standard The Flat Earth The Hi-C The Hi-C Spiked The Palm-Aire ($5.00) The Fringe ($8.00) The Spacely ($12.00)
GelForm	The Standard The Noir The Flat Moon The Elizabeth ($5.00) The Fringe ($8.00) The Spacely ($12.00)
GelForm	The Standard The Fringe ($8.00) The Spacely ($12.00)
GelForm	The Standard The Flat Earth The Hi-C The Palm-Aire ($5.00) The Fringe ($8.00) The Spacely ($12.00)
GelForm	The Standard The Flat Earth The Hi-C The Hi-C Spiked
GelForm	The Standard The Flat Moon The Noir
GelForm	The Standard
GelForm	The Standard The Hi-C The Palm-Aire ($5.00) The Fringe ($8.00) The Spacely ($12.00)
GelForm	The Standard The Noir The Elizabeth The Fringe ($8.00) The Spacely ($12.00)

Scan Size
Scan Size
Scan Size
Scan Size
Scan Size
What Scan Size is right for you?



Create a contact sheet scan.
What is a Contact Sheet?
Contact Scan Size
Contact Scan Size
Print my contact sheet (+$3)
Scan as DNG [Negative] (+$5)

PRINTING OPTIONS
Make physical prints.
What are physical prints?
Copies Per Image
Copies Per Image
Finish
Border



DELIVERY
Turnaround
Turnaround
Turnaround
Turnaround
Turnaround
Which turnaround speed is right for you?
Film Handling
Film Handling


EXTRAS
Push/Pull
Push/Pull
When should you pull or push?

Roll Notes

Let's Get Developing!

Service

FILM SELECTION

SCANNING (+$14.00)

SCANNING (+$18.00)

Choose Your ‘FORM

The Standard

Create a contact sheet scan.

PRINTING OPTIONS

Make physical prints.

DELIVERY

EXTRAS

Mailing to the lab?

Use our Mailing Label, good for orders up to 4 rolls or 2 cameras!

About our process...

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Why Gelatin?

Second Scan Pass: Flat + Neutral

What Is Fast Pass?

Color C-41: Same to Next Business Day

B+W: 3 Business Days

Fast Pass Activated!

E-6 (slide film)

ECN-2 (Motion Picture Film)

Feedback From The Team

THE SNAPSHOT

THE CREATIVE

Shipping:

Border Options

Finish Options

Physical Prints

Finish Options

Border Options

Scan Level

Scan Size

Casual

Pro

ProPlus

SuperPro

Process Type

Film Type

Process Type

HOW IT WORKS

SCANNER INFO

Image Credit

Services

How do I drop off my film?

How do I drop-off my film?

How do I drop-off my film?

Turnaround

FLEXIBLE

FAST PASS

Print With Gelatin Labs

It’s Time To Get Printing!

8x10 inch

4x6 inch

Pushing / Pulling

Start Your Film Order

Simplified

DEVELOP + SCAN • PRINT

Customized

DEVELOP • SCAN • PRINT

Contact Sheet