The best film labs in New Jersey
12 shortlisted from 19 reviewed developers in New Jersey — 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 Gelatin Labs
4.9 ★★★★★ 624 reviews · Maplewood, NJ
Great experience and service. I will say, it did take me about about a month to get my scans back, but I personally chose the "flexible" timeline and it looks like the lab exploded in business…
#2 Pro-Lab
5 ★★★★★ 508 reviews · Clifton, NJ
I started shooting B&W film again. I needed a great lab for developing and scanning the film. I wanted someone local, NJ/NY so I could go there if needed. I found the lab I really like with ProLab.…
#3 Bergen County Camera
4.8 ★★★★★ 543 reviews · Westwood, NJ
Awesome camera shop. I went there a week ago to get a 16-25 Sony lens and the process was so smooth. Jason was very helpful over the phone making sure a lens was in stock and ready to pick up. And…
#4 The Photo Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews · Brick Township, NJ
This is a ONE STOP SHOP for Photographers and Film makers The inventory is Wild. They have everything that allows you to capture imagery/VIDEO or PHOTO. The products are timeless featuring/inventory…
#5 Unique Photo
4 ★★★★☆ 583 reviews · Fairfield, NJ
I’ve been coming here for decades, mainly for my film projects but also some digital stuff. Decent pricing for C41 processing with a fast turnaround, and they also do b&w if you aren’t into developing…
#6 Black Lab Imaging
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 reviews · Flemington, NJ
I have been using Black Lab for about a year now and they never disappoint. I found an old film camera a year ago and have been using it casually to take pictures and I have never had an issue with…
#7 Madison PhotoPlus
4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews · Madison, NJ
I’ve gotten services from several film labs and this one was the fastest. Dropped off my 35mm film with pictures of my girlfriend last Friday and I got scans back in under a week, just in time for…
#8 New York Camera of Princeton
4.4 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews · Princeton, NJ
Amazing camera store! They have a great collection of film cameras including Nikon F, Mamiya 645, Canon AE1 & A1, Rollei and others! They have camera accessories as well! The cost of the film roll…
#9 George Street Camera
4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews · New Brunswick, NJ
Great little shop in the heart of New Brunswick. Been coming here for 4+ years to have film developed and never had an issue. Fair prices, quick service and Greg is great!
#10 Millburn Camera
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews · Short Hills, NJ
First time using them to develop my film and it definitely won’t be the last! The film was processed beautifully. I believe the processing is done in house rather than being sent off, which is a huge…
#11 NJ Camera and One Hour Photo
4.5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews · Lawrence Township, NJ
Always get helped right away when I walk in and their film turnaround has always been same day. The quality of their scans are always great. What more can you ask!
#12 MOTO PHOTO
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews · Paramus, NJ
The online service was easy and the quality of my pictures was great! Quick turnaround too! Will def come back again.