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The best film labs in Massachusetts
12 shortlisted from 21 reviewed developers in Massachusetts — 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 Hunt's Photo & Video
4.5 ★★★★★ 343 reviews · Boston, MA
I’m brand new to film photography and I’ve gone here to get my first two rolls of film developed. I’ve loved how the pictures turned out and how helpful the staff has been! I definitely will go back…
#2 Lumentation
4.8 ★★★★★ 203 reviews · Somerville, MA
I used to have to wait weeks to develop my film when I went elsewhere, but Lumentation has the fastest turnaround time; sometimes within a day I would get scans back. Not to mention they have a 24h…
#3 EverPresent
4.4 ★★★★☆ 318 reviews · Newton, MA
The service was meticulous and thorough. They are a very good sized professional compony. I only realized it until I personally went to their Newton operation center. The service was excellent, and…
#4 iLA FILM LAB-Amherst MA Drop Off Only
5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews · Amherst, MA
TL;DR: investing in Jon Dila and his skills when it comes to developing your photos, purchasing a camera, or just learning about film cameras, was not a bad idea and i have not even thought about…
#6 CatLABS
4.2 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews · Boston, MA
Catlabs is honestly the best photography film development lab in Boston. I am super appreciative that they are located outside of the downtown area serving in the middle of disenfranchised…
#7 Orleans Camera
4.5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews · Orleans, MA
Nicole and the whole team at Orleans Camera are fantastic. They offer top-notch, fast, and affordable film development and printing. It’s the only place on the mid and outer Cape that develops 35mm…
#8 Eastern Photographic Services Inc
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews · Lowell, MA
I found some old negatives and I really wanted to have them developed. I took them to Eastern. The folks there are really pleasant, patient, and helpful. They developed my photos in a couple of days…
#9 Panopticon Imaging
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews · Rockland, MA
It is always such a pleasure to work with Panopticon! Connor and Alexa are kind, helpful, and handle everything with care. I have gotten film developed with them on numerous occasions, a few prints…
#10 In A Flash Digital & Photo Lab
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews · Springfield, MA
This may be the best lab within 500 hundred miles! When you come here there really isn’t anything all that special. You get your film back in an hour, for a fair price and the service is good. However…
#11 Video Electronics
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews · North Reading, MA
I recently had the pleasure of utilizing the services of Video Electronics, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. When I walked in, I was greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff who…
#12 L.B. Wheaton, Inc.
4.5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews · Worcester, MA
Amazing service. These people go above and beyond. I had never been here before and my dad passed away recently and I was looking for somewhere that could develop negatives and make duplicates in…