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Photolab
2235 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
A dedicated lab that develops photographic film.
This business offers digital & film photo printing plus scanning & restoration services.
Film developing at Photolab
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 Photolab 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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Disposable cameras 3 mentions
“They were developed in 1 day whereas the standard for developing disposable camera photos is around 3 to 6 days.”
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Film scanning 2 mentions
“I feel completely safe knowing that they are scanning my entire negative library, photographing all of my original artwork and working with myself and my publisher on my new book!”
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Photolab.
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Great for beginners 3 mentions
“Went in with my first roll of film, had no idea what I was doing.”
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Fair prices 3 mentions
“I find this place really affordable and in my budget which is perfect.”
What customers say
Tried this business for the first time and I couldn't be more happier to have found them. I'm a professional photographer and sourcing professional quality prints for my work is extremely important. I found the business as a result of google search and after doing some research I decided to try their print services.
Best place to develop your photos in Berkeley. The service is excellent and helps you every step of the way. I was surprised by how fast I got my photos. They were developed in 1 day whereas the standard for developing disposable camera photos is around 3 to 6 days.
Went in with my first roll of film, had no idea what I was doing. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Months of experience later and still very pleased. Very high quality work for a fair price. Great place, will definitely be going back for years to come.
I love this full service lab! I feel completely safe knowing that they are scanning my entire negative library, photographing all of my original artwork and working with myself and my publisher on my new book!
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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