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Film developing in Houston, TX

5 film labs that develop film in Houston. Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people left one.

5Develop film
1Confirmed in-house
1Same-day
$5–12Typical dev-only

Labs and shops in Houston that develop film

FLATS Film Lab

Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 134

Street facing door, 2402 Montrose Blvd · Houston, TX

Film scanning

Nomadic photography exhibition series, film developing lab, and community darkroom offering classes.

The Photo Lab

Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 81

1227 Antoine Dr · Houston, TX

Same-day

Reel Quick Film Lab

Film lab 4.7 ★★★★★ 26

5011 Navigation Blvd · Houston, TX

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

What these Houston 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 Houston: common questions

Where can I get film developed in Houston?
5 Houston businesses develop film: VisaHQ - Passport and Visa Services - Houston, FLATS Film Lab, The Photo Lab, Reel Quick Film Lab and others. They are ranked below by local reputation — rating weighted by how many people reviewed them.
Which Houston lab should I use?
Ask three things before you hand over a roll: do you develop on site, which scanner do you run, and do I get my negatives back. 1 of the 5 here is confirmed to develop in-house. A blank on a card means the lab hasn't published it, not that the answer is no.
How much does developing cost in Houston?
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 Houston labs and you'll usually land inside that band. Drugstore counters charge more and mail your film away.

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