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2 places to get film scanned in Minneapolis.

Where to scan film in Minneapolis

West Photo

Camera store & film lab 4.4 ★★★★☆ 391

21 University Ave NE · Minneapolis, MN

Film scanning

Enduring shop offering camera equipment and photography supplies, plus repair services and rentals.

Basement Lab

Film lab 4.9 ★★★★★ 40

721 W 26th St · Minneapolis, MN

Film scanning

In-house processing lab specializing in traditional and custom film developing and scanning.

A badge only appears where the data proves it. Scan resolution, scanner model and turnaround change — confirm with the lab before a special trip.

What a scan costs

TierRoughlyGood for
Proof1.5–2 MPPreviews; picking frames to re-scan
Standard~6 MPSharing online and small prints
Large / high-res20–24 MPEnlargements, editing, archiving
National reference ranges; develop-and-scan a 35mm roll runs about $15–24. Confirm before you drop off.

More on the look of each machine in the Noritsu vs Frontier vs flatbed guide.

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Film scanning in Minneapolis: common questions

How much does film scanning cost in Minneapolis?
Independent lab pricing is national in shape: develop-and-scan a roll of 35mm for about $15–24, with a proof scan (1.5–2MP) cheapest, a standard 6MP scan in the middle, and a high-resolution 20–24MP scan the most. Scanning film you have already developed is priced per roll or per frame; a dedicated drum scan of a single frame can be $25–50.
Can I get old negatives or slides scanned in Minneapolis?
Yes — scanning does not require developing, so a shoebox of old negatives or slides can be digitized directly. Bring what you have; a scan shop will not process undeveloped rolls, so make sure your film is already developed.
Which scanner should I ask for?
The scanner sets the look more than anything else. A Fujifilm Frontier gives smoother, warmer, contrastier files; a Noritsu gives sharper, flatter files with more editing room; a flatbed or Hasselblad Flextight handles medium and large format for big prints. If the look matters, ask which machine the lab runs before you drop off.