Where can I get film developed in San Jose?

3 San Jose businesses develop film: PostNet, Foto Express, K & H Photo Lab. They are ranked below by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people reviewed them.

How much does developing cost in San Jose?

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 San Jose labs and you'll usually land inside that band. Drugstore counters charge more and mail your film away.

Home › Film developing › California › San Jose

Film developing in San Jose, CA

3 film labs that develop film in San Jose. Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people left one.

3Develop film

1Same-day

$5–12Typical dev-only

Labs and shops in San Jose that develop film

PostNet

Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 734

2066 N Capitol Ave · San Jose, CA

Black & whiteSlide / E-6Mail-in

Chain retailer focused on business services including printing, copying & shipping.

Foto Express

Film lab 4.8 ★★★★★ 320

304 E Santa Clara St C · San Jose, CA

Speedy photo lab specializing in Canadian passport shots, plus film developing.

K & H Photo Lab

Film lab 4.6 ★★★★★ 138

1840, 2471 Autumnvale Dr STE D · San Jose, CA

Same-dayBlack & whiteFilm scanning

Long-standing studio offering portrait photography and photo restoration, as well as passport photos.

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 San Jose business. Black & white adds a few dollars, and same-day or large scans cost extra. Full price breakdown →

What these San Jose 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 San Jose

Oakland, CA (5 · 36 mi)
Berkeley, CA (2 · 40 mi)

Developing film in San Jose: common questions

Where can I get film developed in San Jose?: 3 San Jose businesses develop film: PostNet, Foto Express, K & H Photo Lab. They are ranked below by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people reviewed them.
How much does developing cost in San Jose?: 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 San Jose labs and you'll usually land inside that band. Drugstore counters charge more and mail your film away.

All film listings in San Jose → All of California Film developing guide