Mike's Camera
Camera store & film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 851
Black & white
Provider of digital & film, photographic & video cameras & equipment, plus processing services.
Film labs and developing services in California
152 listings across 94 cities — 105 film labs, 36 camera stores, 2 community darkrooms and 9 film scanning services. Between them: 143 develop film · 66 scan film · 37 develop B&W · 38 run E-6 slide.
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Where to get film developed in California
Cities with at least two labs or shops that develop film. Each opens a ranked film-developing page for that city, with prices, formats and turnaround.
- Film developing in Los Angeles
- Film developing in San Francisco
- Film developing in Oakland
- Film developing in San Diego
- Film developing in Burbank
- Film developing in San Clemente
- Film developing in San Jose
- Film developing in Santa Rosa
- Film developing in Berkeley
- Film developing in Culver City
- Film developing in Glendale
- Film developing in Monterey
- Film developing in Sacramento
- Film developing in Santa Ana
- Film developing in Signal Hill
- Film developing in Thousand Oaks
- Film developing in Venice
By process & format
Film services across California
Counts come from each lab's own website and from what customers describe in reviews — nothing is assumed. Not every lab runs every process, so call ahead for E-6, ECN-2 and large format.
Film scanning
66 in California
Black & white developing
37 in California
Slide film (E-6)
38 in California
120 / medium format
18 in California
Disposable cameras
24 in California
Same-day developing
28 in California
8mm & Super 8 transfer
22 in California
Darkroom rental
21 in California
Mail-in labs
21 in California
Cities in California
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- San Diego
- Burbank
- Sacramento
- San Clemente
- San Jose
- Santa Rosa
- Berkeley
- Culver City
- Glendale
- Monterey
- Santa Ana
- Santa Clarita
- Signal Hill
- Thousand Oaks
- Venice
- Artesia
- Beverly Hills
- Brea
- Campbell
- Canoga Park
- Carlsbad
- Cerritos
- Compton
- Concord
- Costa Mesa
- Downey
- Dublin
- Encinitas
- Fontana
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Grass Valley
- Huntington Beach
- Indio
- Inglewood
- Irvine
- La Puente
- Laguna Niguel
- Livermore
- Lodi
- Long Beach
- Marina Del Rey
- Menlo Park
- Modesto
- Monrovia
- Montclair
- Montrose
- Murrieta
- Napa
- Newport Beach
- North Hollywood
- Oceanside
- Ontario
- Orange
- Pacific Grove
- Palo Alto
- Pasadena
- Petaluma
- Pleasant Hill
- Pomona
- Rancho Cordova
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Redlands
- Redondo Beach
- Riverside
- Rocklin
- Salinas
- San Gabriel
- San Juan Capistrano
- San Leandro
- San Luis Obispo
- San Marcos
- San Pedro
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Maria
- Santa Monica
- Seaside
- Sherman Oaks
- Simi Valley
- Solana Beach
- Soquel
- Stockton
- Tarzana
- Torrance
- Tustin
- Van Nuys
- Ventura
- West Hills
- Windsor
- Woodland Hills
Top-rated film labs in California
Rating weighted by review count (25+ reviews to qualify), one entry per chain. See the full ranked list →
- PostNet 4.9 ★★★★★ 734
- Mike's Camera 4.6 ★★★★★ 851
- Samy's Camera 4.6 ★★★★★ 690
- George's Camera 4.7 ★★★★★ 553
- The Darkroom 4.7 ★★★★★ 552
Lab & camera chains with California locations
All film labs in California
PostNet
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 734
Black & whiteSlide / E-6Mail-in
Chain retailer focused on business services including printing, copying & shipping.
Samy's Camera
Camera store & film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 690
Black & whiteFilm scanningMail-in
Store specializing in still & video camera equipment sales, rentals, lighting & accessories.
San Jose Camera & Video
Camera store & film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 629
Old-school photo shop with a wide inventory of supplies, plus classes, archiving services & repairs.
George's Camera
Camera store & film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 553
Friendly camera emporium specializing in rentals, repairs, lighting and equipment. Offering classes and warranties.
The Darkroom
Community darkroom 4.7 ★★★★★ 552
Slide / E-6Film scanning
Film-development lab boasting mail-in and online ordering options for 35mm and other formats.
George's Camera
Camera store & film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 482
Buzzy retailer carrying a range of cameras & accessories, also offering repairs, printing & classes.
Samy's Camera
Camera store & film lab 4.2 ★★★★☆ 481
Black & whiteFilm scanningMail-in
Store specializing in still & video camera equipment sales, rentals, lighting & accessories.
Mike's Camera Dublin
Camera store & film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 418
Provider of digital & film, photographic & video cameras & equipment, plus processing services.
Saigon Photo Lab
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 363
Same-day
Warm photo lab specializing in passport photos and studio portraits.
Mike's Camera | Menlo Park
Camera store & film lab 4.4 ★★★★☆ 388
Provider of digital & film, photographic & video cameras & equipment, plus processing services.
Nelson Photo & Video
Camera store & film lab 4.2 ★★★★☆ 400
Well-stocked shop carrying a range of cameras & accessories, also offering classes & photo prints.
Legacy Film Lab
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 325
Same-day
Film developing, scanning and printing service specializing in metal prints, canvases and posters.
Foto Express
Film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 320
Speedy photo lab specializing in Canadian passport shots, plus film developing.
J&F Photo Lab Inc.
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 332
Same-dayFilm scanning
Family-owned photo shop selling film, with a film-developing and scanning service.
OK 1 HR Photo
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 289
Same-day
Familiar studio offering photo shoots, passport shots and film development, plus photo prints.
Tuttle Cameras
Camera store & film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 290
Old-school camera shop offering all manner of equipment, supplies & accessories, plus a photo lab.
Filmtools
Camera store & film lab 4.1 ★★★★☆ 316
Slide / E-6Mail-in
Spacious outpost features video production supplies, lighting equipment, camera accessories & more.
Action Camera
Camera store & film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 263
Relaxed business offering cameras, lenses, backpacks and other gear, plus classes.
Mike's Camera Inc. Pleasant Hill
Camera store & film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 278
Provider of digital & film, photographic & video cameras & equipment, plus processing services.
Photoworks SF
Film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 268
Black & whiteSlide / E-6Film scanning
Full-service photo lab offers film processing plus printing, custom framing & mounting services.
Nice 1 Hour Photo
Film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 213
Shop offering film developing and passport photos, plus CD and digital downloads.
Ghost Shield Film
Film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 206
Slide / E-6
Professional shop applying wraps, clear bras, window tinting and paint protection films.
Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
Camera store & film lab 4 ★★★★☆ 234
Store with a wide range of cameras, binoculars, telescopes & related equipment & accessories.
Photo Boutique
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 196
Develops in-houseBlack & whiteFilm scanning
Professional photography studio specializing in passport photos and other digital imaging services.
Glass Key Photo
Film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 186
Full-service camera shop with many types of film & paper, darkroom chemicals & photo accessories.
Printing and More
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 177
Same-daySlide / E-6
Passport photo processor also offering business cards, greeting cards, and other printed materials.
Dexter's Camera
Camera store & film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 171
Film scanning
Analog shop (camera, photo & photography gear), plus a lab for development, scanning and printing.
Quik-Pix Photo Lab
Film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 174
Same-dayFilm scanning
Popular shop that develops photos quickly and provides passport-photo services, too.
Shutterbug Camera Shops
Camera store & film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 173
Same-dayFilm scanning
Camera store with a service department providing rentals and equipment repairs.
Fullerton Photographics
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 157
Digital studio and printing center specializing in passport photos, family cards and wedding photographs.
19 Minute Photo Lab
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 160
Modest photo lab known for its fast service and reasonable pricing.
Camera Exposure
Camera store & film lab 4.2 ★★★★☆ 166
Black & whiteSlide / E-6
Store selling cameras & related accessories, while offering repairs & equipment rentals.
Bay Photo Lab
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 148
Film scanningMail-in
Photo, film and art printing spot with friendly service and a selection of frames.
The Great American Photo Lab / North Coast Photographic Services
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 138
Same-dayBlack & whiteSlide / E-6
Long-standing lab for film and digital photos, plus restoration services for old snapshots.
Rewind Film Lab
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 136
Film scanningMail-in
Film laboratory providing development and scanning services, along with film stocks and printing.
PhotoSource
Camera store & film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 144
Friendly people with a passion for photography and film.
Analog Camera Company
Camera store & film lab 4.1 ★★★★☆ 164
Oscar's Photo Lab
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 136
Film scanning
Tiny print shop offering film processing & digital printing, plus image retouching & other services.
Bill's Camera
Camera store & film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 135
Same-dayBlack & whiteFilm scanning
Full-service store with analog cameras, lenses, accessories and supplies, plus repairs and development.
Paul's Photo Inc
Camera store & film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 147
Slide / E-6
Knowledgeable retailer of camera equipment, plus classes and printing services.
35m Pro
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 138
Develops in-houseSame-dayBlack & white
Photo development lab boasting fast turnaround times, as well as scanning and printing services.
K & H Photo Lab
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 138
Same-dayBlack & whiteFilm scanning
Long-standing studio offering portrait photography and photo restoration, as well as passport photos.
A Film Lab
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 123
Same-dayFilm scanning
Lab that develops and scans 35mm and 120 film and offers drop-off service and fast turnaround at cheap prices.
Photolab
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 133
Film scanning
This business offers digital & film photo printing plus scanning & restoration services.
Richard Photo Lab
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 129
Film scanningMail-in
Source for film developing services from printing to mounting & framing also offers albums & cards.
Fromex One Hour Photo Systems
Film lab 4.2 ★★★★☆ 142
Same-day
Photo shop offering film processing, including developing, scanning, and printing services.
Image Photography Video
Film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 121
Film scanning
Photo and video studio providing passport photos, along with digital printing and photographic shooting.
Digital Photo Printing & Studio
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 115
Film scanning
Family-run photo lab specializing in film development (including black-and-white), scanning, printing, and retouching.
The Photo Shop
Film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 109
Store that sells and prints photos, including passport photos, plus film and memory cards.
Pro Photo Factory
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 100
Same-day
Photo shop offering film development and printing services, digital copies, and passport photos.
FranksProductions 30 Min Foto
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 103
Film scanning
Photo shop offering a variety of film stocks, developing services, and film cameras.
The Icon
Film lab 4.3 ★★★★☆ 111
Full-service photo lab offers scanning, printing & restoration services for digital media & film.
Hooper Camera & Imaging
Camera store & film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 106
Camera shop at Sun Plaza Shopping Center providing equipment, supplies, and services.
Valley Photo Service
Camera store & film lab 4.4 ★★★★☆ 105
Same-dayFilm scanning
Neighborhood institution for photo printing, cameras, frames & other photography accessories.
Arrow Photo Professional Photo Lab
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 94
Same-dayFilm scanning
Long-standing photo lab offering a full range of printing and restoration services.
Berry Flash Photo Lab
Film lab 4.3 ★★★★☆ 105
Slide / E-6Film scanning
Independent shop specializing in photo developing and printing, passport photos and scans.
Ulmer Photo
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 93
Black & whiteSlide / E-6Film scanning
Photo store staffed by a knowledgeable owner and selling new or used film cameras.
The Photo Lab
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 94
Same-dayBlack & whiteSlide / E-6
Photo lab providing in-house film processing and printing on a variety of materials, including passport photos.
D & J Digital Imaging
Film lab 4.2 ★★★★☆ 102
Same-dayFilm scanning
Friendly place for film processing, plus prints, scans and negatives.
Photo Pro Lab
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 93
Black & white
Photo lab offering passport photos, film developing, and other photography services, plus shipping.
Montclair Photo
Film lab 4.1 ★★★★☆ 100
Same-daySlide / E-6Film scanning
Film and digital print shop providing passport photos, posters and scanning, along with T-shirts and photo restoration.
Photo Plus
Film lab 4.1 ★★★★☆ 99
Same-day
Photo lab offering film developing and scanning services, along with passport photos.
Moonlight Color Lab
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 79
Film scanning
Long-running photo laboratory offering processing and printing services.
Bay Photo Lab
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 73
Print shop and photo lab featuring passport photos, film development and processing, and family photos.
Advanced Photo Lab Inc.
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 79
Photo studio, lab and supplier turning vacation, wedding and other photos into prints, albums, headshots and framing, plus passport photos and film processing.
Green's Camera World
Camera store & film lab 4.3 ★★★★☆ 82
Black & whiteFilm scanning
Store at the Del Monte Shopping Center selling cameras, lenses, and film, along with photo restoration and repair services.
Encinitas Photo
Camera store & film lab 3.5 ★★★★☆ 100
Film and used camera retailer, plus lab services, first-rate advice, and camera repairs.
One Stop Film Lab
Film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 73
Film scanningMail-in
Friendly film shop offering processing for negative and slide film, 35mm and 120 formats and cameras.
Digital Imaging Center
Film lab 3.8 ★★★★☆ 84
Photo lab offering passport photos, restoration services, and digital copies of film, plus custom gifts.
TOTAL PHOTO
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 63
Slide / E-6
Photo lab offering film development and scanning services, plus passport photos.
Jeremiah's Photo Corner
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 62
Laid-back store offering film, lenses, vintage cameras and new equipment plus repairs.
World Photo
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 66
Film scanning
Photo lab offering passport photos and services such as film development and camera repair, as well as picture frames.
Green's Camera World
Camera store & film lab 4.3 ★★★★☆ 65
Black & white
Long-standing shop offering an array of cameras and photo accessories, plus repair, and installation services.
Post Mix Film Lab
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 58
Same-dayBlack & whiteFilm scanning
Film lab providing camera scans and 30-day film storage.
fotoby studio
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 53
Photo printing, DVD printing, film development and scanning done here, along with VHS-to-DVD transfers.
2000 Paces Photo Organizing
Film scanning service 4.7 ★★★★★ 52
Returns negativesSlide / E-6
Family-run service providing photo organizing, digitizing and restoration services.
Cam Photo & Imaging
Camera store & film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 54
Camera shop providing an assortment of film, batteries, and accessories, as well as developing and printing services.
Camera-Revivor's Repair Service (Appointment only)
Camera store & film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 45
Slide / E-6
By-appointment camera repair shop for Canon, Sony, and Nikon DSLRs, mirrorless bodies, and lenses.
A1 Photo & Video Lab
Film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 47
Warm, accommodating staff in this store provide passport photos, digital printing and more.
Film Scouts
Camera store & film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 43
Black & whiteSlide / E-6Film scanning
Friendly shop for analog and vintage cameras (including 35mm) and film.
Safelight Labs
Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 42
Film scanning
Local shop for film developing and camera equipment, plus studio space.
The LAB
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 39
Black & white
Digital photo and art printing house specializing in passport and wedding photography services, plus family portraits and more.
Inland Film Lab
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 35
Photo Experts, Passport Photos, Notary, Mailbox Rental, Head shots Wheelchair Rental
Film lab 4 ★★★★☆ 43
This store offers a range of services, including film processing, passport photos, shipping & more.
Photo Avenue
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 33
Studios for quick passport photos alongside film development and scanning.
Main Photo & Imaging Services Inc
Film lab 4 ★★★★☆ 40
Family-run lab specializing in passport photos, plus printing services for film and digital pictures.
New Age Camera
Camera store & film lab 1.5 ★★☆☆☆ 104
Black & white
Camera store offering batteries, sunglasses, and possibly repair services.
Monterey Bay Photo Lab
Film lab 4.3 ★★★★☆ 27
San Juan Photo & Digital
Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 24
Photo Impact Imaging
Film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 23
Analog Photomart
Camera store & film lab 5 ★★★★★ 18
Sunlight Photo Lab
Film lab 4 ★★★★☆ 21
Color Zone Imaging
Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 15
Mira’s Film Lab (Drop Box)
Film lab 4.5 ★★★★★ 8
Digital Video & Film Lab, LLC
Film lab 3.2 ★★★☆☆ 6
Frank's Vintage Camera
Film scanning service 4.7 ★★★★★ 3
Pix & Dubs | Video Transfers | Photo Scan & Restoration
Film scanning service 5 ★★★★★ 2
Black & whiteSlide / E-6Film scanning
Karmir Film Lab LA
Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 1
Film Forever MPE
Film scanning service
Frequency Film Lab
Film lab
Film Develop 218
Film lab
Radical Film Lab
Film lab
The M Film Lab
Film lab
Film Processing
Film lab
Renewed Moments
Film scanning service
Memento Mori Film Lab
Film lab
ACBU FILM LAB
Film lab
Film developing in California: common questions
- Where can I get film developed in California?
- This directory lists 152 places that develop or handle photographic film across 94 cities in California — 105 film labs, 36 camera stores, 2 community darkrooms and 9 film scanning services. 143 of them develop film; the rest are scanning services and community darkrooms.
- Which city in California has the most film labs?
- Los Angeles has the most listings in California, with 25, followed by San Francisco with 7.
- Which labs in California return your negatives?
- 2 listings are known to return your cut, sleeved negatives, and 8 develop film in-house rather than sending it out. A blank on a listing means the lab hasn't published it — always confirm before a special trip.
- Can I get slide film (E-6) developed in California?
- 38 labs in California are noted for the E-6 slide process (Ektachrome, Velvia, Provia). E-6 is genuinely hard to find, so call ahead — many labs batch it or send it out.