Where can I get film developed in Des Moines?

2 Des Moines businesses develop film: DSMFilmLab Drop-off Point, Dot's Gallery, Frame & Photo Services. They are ranked below by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people reviewed them.

How much does developing cost in Des Moines?

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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA

2 film labs that develop film in Des Moines. Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people left one.

2Develop film

1Same-day

$5–12Typical dev-only

Labs and shops in Des Moines that develop film

DSMFilmLab Drop-off Point

Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 75

1358 21st St · Des Moines, IA

Black & whiteFilm scanning

Local lab, also offering scanning and development, of 35mm, 110 and 120 film.

Dot's Gallery, Frame & Photo Services

Film lab 5 ★★★★★ 47

4223 Fleur Dr A · Des Moines, IA

Same-dayFilm scanning

Friendly team handling custom framing of artwork and photographs, plus scanning and restoration.

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

What these Des Moines 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.

Developing film in Des Moines: common questions

Where can I get film developed in Des Moines?: 2 Des Moines businesses develop film: DSMFilmLab Drop-off Point, Dot's Gallery, Frame & Photo Services. They are ranked below by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people reviewed them.
How much does developing cost in Des Moines?: 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 Des Moines labs and you'll usually land inside that band. Drugstore counters charge more and mail your film away.

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