The best film labs in New York
12 shortlisted from 64 reviewed developers in New York — 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 Bleeker Digital Solutions
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,372 reviews · New York, NY
I've been sending in my film since 2024 and I've absolutely loved all the scans they've send over! Their turnaround time is so quick, and they make the process so easy and seamless. It's family-owned…
#2 Photo studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,179 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
I recently had the pleasure of working with Nostrand Photo Lab, and I can confidently say this is one of the best photography and printing services I’ve ever experienced. From start to finish,…
#4 Accurate Photoshop
4.9 ★★★★★ 575 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
I’ve been going here on and off for about 5 years. They are fast, priced very well, and the development and scans are of amazing quality. I drive an hour out from Long Island to get to them, but it’s…
#5 photodom. NYC
4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
My film journey started with Photodom, and I’ve been going back ever since they opened! Dom was the first person I remember asking a bunch of questions to, and he was more than happy to take the time…
#6 Home Fair Camera
4.9 ★★★★★ 515 reviews · Larchmont, NY
I’m extremely satisfied with Home Fair’s work. I brought 7 disposable cameras and got ALL of them developed within an hour. The customer service was helpful and informative and the store itself has…
#7 Photo Life
4.8 ★★★★★ 374 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
You literally cannot beat their prices anywhere in the entire country I’d argue. Their customer service is top notch, they’re a friendly, family-owned and run business, not to mention you can get your…
#8 Nice Film Club
4.8 ★★★★★ 326 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
I was looking for a lab that would develop/scan my film shots & came across Nice Film Club, so thought I'd give them a shot. Seriously love this place! I'm glad I gave them a shot - their turnaround…
#9 Photo Mission Studios
4.8 ★★★★★ 260 reviews · New York, NY
The customer service here is elite! Dropped off some film from a disposable camera to be developed. The guy who runs this spot is very knowledgeable and happy to help with anything you need.…
#10 Photovision Passport Printing
4.6 ★★★★★ 322 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
I was not expecting my photos from my disposable camera to be this good quality. Every time I got my disposable camera photos developed at cvs they ruined the image and left me with a waste of money.…
#11 Delaware Camera
4.4 ★★★★☆ 406 reviews · Buffalo, NY
When I lived in Buffalo, this was the go-to spot to develop disposable film. Now that I’ve moved and only return for visits, I use them to rent lighting equipment. Last week I shot some cars for a…
#12 Scott's Rochester Photo Supply
4.7 ★★★★★ 272 reviews · Rochester, NY
I live in out of the area and was having trouble finding a studio around me that would help me with my film camera and develop my photos efficiently and for a reasonable price. A family brought my…