Where can I get film developed in Berkeley?

2 Berkeley businesses develop film: Photolab, The Ginger Lab. They are ranked below by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people reviewed them.

How much does developing cost in Berkeley?

Independent pricing is national in shape: about $5–12 to develop a roll of 35mm, $15–24 develop-and-scan, $16–26 for 120, and $12–20 for E-6 slide, with black & white a few dollars more. Call two Berkeley labs and you'll usually land inside that band. Drugstore counters charge more and mail your film away.

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Film developing in Berkeley, CA

2 film labs that develop film in Berkeley. Scanners documented locally: Noritsu. Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people left one.

2Develop film

$5–12Typical dev-only

Labs and shops in Berkeley that develop film

Photolab

Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 133

2235 Fifth St · Berkeley, CA

Film scanning

This business offers digital & film photo printing plus scanning & restoration services.

The Ginger Lab

Film lab

2283 Hearst Ave Apt 20 · Berkeley, CA

Black & whiteSlide / E-6Film scanning

A badge only appears where the data proves it. No “in-house” badge doesn't mean a lab ships your film out — it means we couldn't confirm either way, so ask at the counter.

What a roll typically costs

$5–12Develop only · 35mm

$15–24Develop + scan · 35mm

$16–26120 / medium format

$12–20E-6 slide

Typical 2025–26 US ranges from published lab price lists — not a quote from any Berkeley business. Black & white adds a few dollars, and same-day or large scans cost extra. Full price breakdown →

What these Berkeley labs handle

Counts come from each lab's own website and from what customers describe in reviews. Not every lab runs every process — call ahead for E-6, ECN-2 and large format.

Film developing near Berkeley

Oakland, CA (5 · 4 mi)
San Jose, CA (3 · 40 mi)

Developing film in Berkeley: common questions

Where can I get film developed in Berkeley?: 2 Berkeley businesses develop film: Photolab, The Ginger Lab. They are ranked below by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people reviewed them.
How much does developing cost in Berkeley?: Independent pricing is national in shape: about $5–12 to develop a roll of 35mm, $15–24 develop-and-scan, $16–26 for 120, and $12–20 for E-6 slide, with black & white a few dollars more. Call two Berkeley labs and you'll usually land inside that band. Drugstore counters charge more and mail your film away.

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