The best film labs in Utah
9 shortlisted from 11 reviewed developers in Utah — 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 Allen's Camera
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,517 reviews · Salt Lake City, UT
Just wanted to leave a review for these guys because I’ve been coming to them for years and they are awesome! I get my film photos developed here. They are quick, efficient and they have NEVER given…
#2 theFINDlab
4.9 ★★★★★ 268 reviews · Orem, UT
Great experience with theFINDlab. It’s kinda hard to find a place that will share digitals of your film photos with you. Your average place usually does CD’s which is just archaic. Super prompt and…
#3 Nichols Photo Lab
4.7 ★★★★★ 285 reviews · Salt Lake City, UT
I started developing my film here and it’s been such a great experience. They are fast, deliver great quality and prices are fair. Also, the staff is helpful and friendly. 10/10 would recommend it.
#4 Essential Photo Supply
4.9 ★★★★★ 172 reviews · Salt Lake City, UT
Essential Photo is a must visit place for any film shooter. The knowledge, kindness and professionalism from the staff and owner is unbeatable. The first time I visited, the owner gave me a tour of…
#5 Replicolor Photo Lab
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews · Salt Lake City, UT
Why didn't I think to try Replicolor sooner?! I've been missing out! They took in my very amateurish photos and gave me prints on the same day which is awesome! I went to another photo lab in the area…
#6 Atelier A.F.A Foto Digital
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews · Salt Lake City, UT
The staff I have worked with there have been incredibly courteous and friendly and it's always a joy to go in for any reason. In addition, they do a wonderful job at processing any type of film (C41,…
#7 Photo Collective Studios
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews · Salt Lake City, UT
Used their Darkroom Date Night package to introduce my husband to developing and printmaking. Savanna did an amazing job demonstrating and answering all of our questions. We ended up with some fun…
#8 A Better Camera Store
5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews · St. George, UT
i’ve gone here a couple times to get my disposable film developed and then to buy components for a new-to-me film camera I had just recently purchased. the guy who helped me was very kind and patient…
#9 theFINDlab Analog Community Center
4.2 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews · Provo, UT
Amazing service and so much fun film photography stuff. They are super helpful and have tons of film stock options. All my developments and scans have been awesome. theFINDlab is my go-to photography…