The best film labs in Arizona
7 shortlisted from 8 reviewed developers in Arizona — film labs, camera stores that develop and community darkrooms, each labelled for what it actually is.
How this ranking works
- Score = rating × log₁₀(review count). A 5.0 from nine people does not outrank a 4.7 from nine hundred, but one huge lab can't bury everyone either.
- 25 reviews minimum. Below that a rating is noise.
- One entry per chain. Multi-location labs get a single slot, so the list stays a list of businesses rather than of branches.
- Museums and attractions are excluded — this is a directory of places you can actually hand a roll of film to.
- Nothing is paid. No business can buy a position here, and quotes are pulled verbatim from public customer reviews.
#1 Strap Film Lab
5 ★★★★★ 470 reviews · Tempe, AZ
I almost never write reviews, but its absolutely necessary that I write one for Strap Film Lab. Their turnaround time is unbelievably fast and great quality. I haven’t had a single issue getting my…
#2 Phoenix Photo Lab & Studio Rental
4.8 ★★★★★ 345 reviews · Phoenix, AZ
I have been using Phoenix Photo Lab this past year and now trust them exclusively to develop and scan my 35mm film. Both color and black and white. They use traditional dark room processes to develop…
#3 Monument Camera
4.7 ★★★★★ 206 reviews · Tucson, AZ
Great store! Monument camera is a brilliant store that will meet many, if not all of your camera wants and needs. They sell digital and film cameras, including the relevant accessories, lens caps,…
#4 Wilson Camera
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews · Scottsdale, AZ
I wish I discovered Wilson camera sooner. This lap has completely replaced the mail in labs I had been using for years! Quality scans, lots of film options, good looking store and knowledgeable staff.…
#5 foto forum az
4.5 ★★★★★ 99 reviews · Phoenix, AZ
Recently picked up a film camera from a yard sale. Went in to Foto Forum to grab some accessories, and not only did they have what I needed, but they also had the exact used camera case for this dusty…
#6 Mobile Memories AZ: Photo Scanning Service
5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews · Phoenix, AZ
I contacted Dylan to scan my old photos of my late grandfather and digitize my 8mm films that I have had sitting in my garage for years, and I’m extremely pleased with the results. The quality was…
#7 TCR Photo Imaging Center
4.2 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews · Tempe, AZ
Tempe Camera’s Film & Photo lab might be the best in Phoenix. Their film development services are great and fast, and their photos are very high quality. I would rather get photos printed here than at…