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Film Developing by Mail

Color Film, B&W Film, and E-6 Slide Film Processing

35mm Film and 120/220 Film Processing

We have been professionally developing Color Film, Black & White Film, and E-6 Slide Film for over 40 years at our lab, we opened in 1982. If your local lab stopped processing film or has closed, we can do it for you. We have tried to make this procedure as simple as possible; you ship your film to us, we process it and ship your order back to you the same day that we receive it. And unlike some others, we ALWAYS return your film after processing. Read our FAQs.

Basic Prices

Color or B&W Film Developing: Price
35mm Film $ 7.49 per roll
120 Film $9.49 per roll

(this does NOT include prints or scans, order those separately)

Prints & Scans Price
4x6 color prints (choice of glossy or matte) $ 0.49 each
Scans range from $8.95 to $26.95 per roll based on resolution.

For scanning resolution details, see the Scanning Page here.

Ship your film to Fromex for FREE.    Read FAQs here.
ALL PRICES ARE ON THE ORDER FORMS; DOWNLOAD BELOW.

If you cannot download the forms and shipping label, or cannot print them, send us an email to fromexlb@gmail.com and include your name and mailing address and we will mail them to you.

Download the film processing order forms

HOW TO SEND YOUR FILM DEVELOPING ORDER

Print out and complete our easy order form and send it along with your film.

If you cannot print the order forms or mailing labels, please email or write us and we will mail them to you. Remember to include your mailing address! See the contact page for addresses.

Put your film and completed order form in a bubble wrap mailer, or small box, and ship it to us for FREE, when you download the mailing label below.

Please be sure to put your return address on the package.

Download the business reply mailing label

We will process it the day we receive it and return it to you by USPS 1st Class Mail.

Return freight to you is FREE on orders over $75.00. Priority Mail and FedEx are available for an extra charge (see the order form).

COLOR PRINT FILM PROCESSING


  • We process 35mm, 110, 126, APS, 120/220 film, and disposable cameras.
  • Old Kodak C-22 process color film (Triple Print film is C-22 also) is processed as Black & White.
  • We DO Not process Kodak Disc Film, or any 35mm film marked as Process ECN or ECN-2.
  • We offer PUSH Processing and Cross Processing
  • Order process only, or with prints, proof sheets or scans
  • Glossy or matte finish, white borders or borderless. See our specialty Borders HERE.
  • Blank rolls of film will still incur a processing charge
  • We Sell Color Print Film
  • Print our mailing label to ship your film to us for FREE
    (Note: Using an excessively large box for a couple rolls will incur an $8.50 shipping charge; we recommend a small bubble wrap mailer)
  • FREE freight back to you on orders of $75 or more

BLACK & WHITE FILM PROCESSING


  • We process all 35mm and 120/220 B&W film
  • We can also process all older B&W film formats like 110, 126, 127, 116, 616 and 620. See the Fromex Complete Price & Services Guide.
  • We DO NOT process InfraRed film. Scala film, Agfa Copex Rapid, Litho film, 122 Format or Recording Film 2475.
  • We offer PUSH and PULL processing of all B&W film
  • Order process only, or with prints, proof sheets or scans
  • Prints are on TRUE black and white paper
  • Glossy or pearl finish, white borders or borderless
  • We sell all B&W Print Film
  • Print our mailing label to ship your film to us for FREE
    (Note: Using an excessively large box for a couple rolls will incur a $8.50 shipping charge; we recommend a small bubble wrap mailer)
  • FREE freight back to you on orders of $75 or more
  • Blank rolls of film will still incur a processing charge


E-6 SLIDE FILM PROCESSING


  • We process all 35mm and 120/220 E-6 film
  • We offer PUSH Processing and Cross Processing
  • All film is uncut and sleeved, we no longer mount 35mm film in slide mounts.
  • Order process only, or with prints, proof sheets or scans
  • We DO NOT process Kodachrome or E-4 Ektachrome
  • Print our mailing label to ship your film to us for FREE
    (Note: Using an excessively large box for a couple rolls will incur a $8.50 shipping charge; we recommend a small bubble wrap mailer)
  • FREE freight back to you on orders of $75 or more
  • We Sell Color E6 Slide Film
  • Blank rolls of film will still incur a processing charge

A NOTE ABOUT BLANK ROLLS


Due to the vast increase in the number of blank rolls we are receiving (rolls found in old cameras, drawers, attics, etc.), and the increased cost of photo chemicals, we can no longer process them for free.


Current 35mm rolls of C-41 (color prints) or B&W film that are blank after processing will be charged $4.00 per roll.


All E-6 processed film, 120 and 220 film, single use cameras, 110, 126, vintage film types (127, 620, 616, 116, etc), all old processes like C-22, films received wet or damaged that require extra handling, and any other odd or unusual film types that are blank, will be charged the full normal process only price per roll.


We will return the blank rolls with the rest of your order. If all of your rolls are blank, we will call or email you to see if you want to pay the additional $8.50 to have the blank rolls returned to you, or if you want us to dispose of them and only charge you the blank roll processing fees described here.

CANADIAN CUSTOMERS


We welcome orders from our Canadian friends. Although you cannot use the prepaid USPS Business Reply free shipping label to send us your film; we will happily ship back to you for free on orders of US$75.00 or more. Orders under US$75.00 will be charged US$8.50 freight.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE EMAILING US YOUR QUESTIONS


All pricing is detailed on our Order Forms. Download those from the links on this page.  Read the Frequently Asked Questions.


The words Film Processing and Film Developing are exactly the same thing. They both refer to the chemical process of changing your exposed film into visual images. We always return the film to you.


The price for film processing DOES NOT include any prints or scans to CD. All prints, enlargements, proof sheets and scans to CD or DVD are ordered and priced separately on the order form. If you are ordering prints, BE SURE to specify the print finish; if you are ordering scans, BE SURE to specify the files size and file type on the order form.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY


Submitting any film, negatives, slides or prints to Fromex Photo & Digital in Signal Hill, California, for processing or other handling constitutes an agreement by you that any damages or loss by our company or agents, even if negligent by our company or agents, entitles you to replacement of like film and processing. Except for such replacement, the acceptance of film, negatives, slides or prints is without warranty or liability, and recovery for damages is excluded. Fromex Photo & Digital in Signal Hill, California, is not responsible for any loss, damage, or delay caused by the US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, or other carriers. We reserve the right to change prices and terms anytime without notice.

FAQS

  • 1. When will I receive my order?

    Whenever possible, we try to complete your order and ship it back to you on the same day we receive it. Larger orders or more complex orders requiring many different services may take longer. The average turnaround time is about 1 week; that includes shipping time to us, 1-2 days in the lab, and shipping time back to you.

  • 2. What are my shipping options?

    You can ship to us free using a small bubble wrap envelope and the prepaid label available for download HERE. If you want faster shipping to us, you can send your order by an overnight service at your expense. Return shipping to you is by USPS 1st Class/Priority Mail at no charge on orders over $75.00, and $8.50 for smaller orders. If you want USPS Express Mail back to you, we will do that for an additional cost of $27.50. or FedEx Ground for $20.00.

  • 3. How do I send film to Fromex?

    On this Film Processing by Mail page, download and complete the order form and print the pre-paid mailing label. Send your film in a bubble wrap mailer with the order form. Its just that easy. We will complete your order in one day and mail it back to you. Thanks.

  • 4. What are my payment options?

    The order form includes a space for your credit card information. Please do not send a check, as it is rarely for the correct amount due to blank rolls, unknown number of prints, shipping, taxes, etc. If you would like us to call you for your credit card information, please include your phone number and the best time to call. You can also select to have a PayPal invoice sent to you.

  • 5. Do you process all film types including old film?

    Yes, we process just about all Color and B&W film in the following formats and sizes: 35mm, 35mm Half-frame, 110, 116, 120, 126, 127, 220, 620, and APS. We also process all single use disposable cameras. Old C-22 color film is processed as B&W.


    There are only a few odd films types that we cannot process and those are: InfraRed film, Agfa Copex Rapid, Litho film, Recording Film 2475, Kodachrome, Kodak Disc Film, or any 35mm film marked as Process ECN or ECN-2. We do not process 4x5 or larger sheet film.

  • 6. Will I get my negatives back?

    Absolutely. We always return the negatives uncut in a long roll for all Process Only orders. If you order prints, we will cut and sleeve the negatives and package them with your prints unless you instruct us otherwise. We normally cut 35mm film into strips of four frames, but can cut in strips of five or six frames on request.

  • 7. Does the processing charge include prints?

    No, it does not. The processing charge of $7.49 is only for the chemical processing of the film to change the film's latent image created in your camera to a permanent visible image on the film. Your film is returned uncut and sleeved. If you want prints, scans to a CD or a USB drive, or proof sheets, those services are all ordered separately on the order form.

  • 8. Which scanning resolution should I order?

    We offer three resolutions of digital scans from your film; 4mb low resolution, 18mb standard resolution and 48mb high resolution. The sizes and prices are on the order form and a more detailed explanation is on our Scanning page HERE. Simply put, Low Res is for emailing, screen viewing and printing up to 4x6 prints, Standard Res is for printing up to 8x10 enlargements, and High Res is for larger size printing.


    You can request your scans on CD/DVD, USB flash drive or online delivery.

  • 9. I ordered 4mb low resolution scans, but the files are less than 1mb. Why?

    All scans are returned in your choice of JPG or TIF files. Most customers prefer JPG files because they are compressed for easier file transfer and a smaller storage space is required. However if you look at the file size when compressed, a 4mb file will read at less than 1mb. Once the image is opened on your screen it will measure the full 4mb. Many software programs (like Photoshop) can easily display the file size in both the compressed state and the open image file.

  • 10. What if my roll of film is blank?

    Due to the vast increase in the number of blank rolls we are receiving (rolls found in old cameras, drawers, shoe boxes, attics, etc.), we can no longer process them for free.


    Current 35mm rolls of C-41 or B&W film that are blank after processing will be charged $4.00 per roll.


    All E-6 processed film, all 120/220 pro film, single use cameras, 110, 126, vintage film types (127, 620, 616, 116, etc), all old processes like C-22, films received wet or damaged that require extra handling, and any other odd or unusual film types that are blank, will be charged the full regular processing price.


    We will return the blank rolls with the rest of your order. If all of your rolls are blank, we will call or email you to see if you want to pay the additional $8.50 to have the blank rolls returned to you, or if you want us to dispose of them and only charge you the blank roll processing fees described above.

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