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Film lab
McAlister Photoworks
6646 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
Photo lab for prints, film processing and scans, plus framing.
Film developing at McAlister Photoworks
The things film shooters actually ask before handing over a roll. A blank line means the lab hasn't published it — not that the answer is no. Always confirm before a special trip.
| Developed in-house | Not stated on their site |
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| Returns your negatives | Not stated on their site |
| Scanner | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest develop price found | No price published |
What McAlister Photoworks offers
Every line is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews, or from the lab's own website.
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Same-day 3 mentions
“It initially turned out a little darker than I'd hoped, and they reprinted it to my complete satisfaction while I waited.”
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C-41 color 2 mentions
“I delivered two rolls of color film that had some irreplaceable shots on them.”
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Disposable cameras 2 mentions
“I had super old disposable cameras I found and brought them here for processing.”
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Passport photos 2 mentions
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expired-film 1 mention
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Film scanning 1 mention
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What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of McAlister Photoworks.
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Fair prices 2 mentions
“I often receive same day digital scans/prints for reasonable prices.”
What customers say
It seems to be a bustling photo business. I was there for quite a bit of time with no greeting. By the time that I was finally greeted, I was told to wait additional time since I was a few minutes early for my BCI appointment.
I'll admit I was a little uneasy about trying this business because of all the bad reviews. I delivered two rolls of color film that had some irreplaceable shots on them.
I had super old disposable cameras I found and brought them here for processing. Got them back in about 3.5 hours for $9 a camera (digital copies only, per my preference). A pharmacy chain photo department would send them out and it would take weeks to process for almost double the price.
I have been coming here for years to get film developed and have never been disappointed! The turnaround time is fast, prices are reasonable, staff is accommodating, and the quality is great! I also made a photobook online through their website which turned out very nice.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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