The best film labs in Texas
12 shortlisted from 32 reviewed developers in Texas — 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 Precision Camera and Video
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,712 reviews · Austin, TX
#2 The Camera Exchange
4.5 ★★★★★ 997 reviews · San Antonio, TX
#3 Garland Camera Repair & Photographic Imaging
4.6 ★★★★★ 847 reviews · Garland, TX
Quickest and best film development I have received anywhere. Amazing customer service. Best prices around. 5 well deserved stars.
#4 Armadillo Camera
4.8 ★★★★★ 308 reviews · Lubbock, TX
Today I had the pleasure of meeting the Price’s and it opened my eyes to all of the services they provide. From education, to film processing to photo restoration and new equipment purchase and…
#5 1 Hour Film Lab
4.6 ★★★★★ 325 reviews · Austin, TX
When I moved to Austin, I quickly learned of Lago Vista as friends and coworkers had only good things to say about this place. Lago Vista has become my go-to spot for film and development. The staff…
#6 Turbo Photo Film Lab
4.9 ★★★★★ 228 reviews · Austin, TX
6 out of 5 stars! As someone who knows close to nothing about cameras and film I was so relieved as to how easy their process was. I dropped off my film on Saturday and had my photos back by Monday…
#7 Fort Worth Camera + The Print Refinery
4.4 ★★★★☆ 374 reviews · Fort Worth, TX
I had questions about film speed and wanted to get some recommendations, and John was a great help. He was super knowledgeable in literally everything I asked. He gave me great personal…
#8 Austin Camera & Imaging
4.5 ★★★★★ 315 reviews · Austin, TX
Helpful staff & great overall selection - especially for film. I’ve had several rolls of film developed here and it’s been very convenient. Being emailed the photos via dropbox is great.
#9 FinerWorks
4.7 ★★★★★ 240 reviews · San Antonio, TX
I’ve looked at several printing sites and used two others, but this is the only one where I felt I had complete control over how my art would turn out in the editing process on their website. I could…
#10 Legacy Photo Lab of Fort Worth
4.7 ★★★★★ 200 reviews · Fort Worth, TX
I recently used Legacy Photo Lab to restore some old family photos, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The quality of the work is simply outstanding; it's like these photos were taken…
#11 Digital Pro Lab (Photo Express)
4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews · San Antonio, TX
This is actually premature since I haven't received my film back yet. I found some 110 film, three rolls, and was curious what was on them. Im not even sure where they came from... I went somewhere…
#12 VisaHQ - Passport and Visa Services - Houston
4.7 ★★★★★ 145 reviews · Houston, TX
My sister and I are traveling to Asia this fall and needed to get a Chinese visa. I have never previously applied for a visa before panning this trip, so I was a little stressed.