APS film developing · Since 1999

The APS cartridge, read correctly.

Check the status indicator on the end of the cartridge first. It tells us whether the film has already been developed.

Develop from $10with scans from $25

Start your APS order →Drop it at either store ↓

Developed in-house · Quakertown, PA + Flemington, NJ

Pick your APS process

Choose the one that matches your film, then add scans and prints in the order builder. If you are not sure, call us with the stock name for help.

C-41 color negative
Developing for undeveloped APS cartridges. We confirm the roll is undeveloped before it enters chemistry.
$10to develop, per cartridge
with Standard scans from $25
Scans shown for 25 exposures or fewer. With a 40-exposure cartridge: $28.
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Scans, prints, shipping, and tax are additional where they apply. You’ll see the upfront total in the order builder before paying. Prints are billed after processing, based on the number made. If you’re unsure about your film, call us for help.

Already-developed APS film

If the indicator says your APS cartridge has already been developed, do not order developing again. Call the lab or bring it to either store.

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How it works

Three steps, start to finish.

01 · Order onlinePick the process. Choose your scans and prints, and see the total before you pay.
02 · Mail or drop offSend it or hand it to us. All mail goes to our Quakertown lab, and a prepaid label is available at checkout. Or drop it at either store.
03 · Back to youScans by email, film back to you. Your negatives come back by mail or pickup at either store, unless you choose to discard them. Prints are there when you want them.

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Add scans when you order

Scans arrive by email or mobile delivery once your film is developed. Pick a tier in the builder; the price is added to developing.

Standard
$15per cartridge
Enhanced
$19per cartridge
Premium
$24per cartridge

Compare the scan tiers in the scan guide →

Is this your film?

Start with the shape of the cartridge, spool, or envelope. Then check the label. Never open or unroll exposed film to identify it.

A small, sealed cartridge with a sliding door, usually marked APS or Advantix.
The number on the cartridge (25 or 40) is the exposure count, not a film speed.
The end indicator: 1 or a circle = unexposed, 2 or half-circle = partly exposed, 3 or X = exposed, 4 or a square = developed.

Format and chemistry are different things.

APS is a format; C-41 is a process. APS color film develops in C-41. The real questions are the exposure count, whether the roll has been shot, and whether it was already developed.

Old film, honestly

Film that has waited deserves an honest assessment before it goes into chemistry. Here is what we watch for.

Old APS is often underexposed; small flashes and slow consumer film were the norm.
If the cartridge is swollen or cracked, describe it before sending rather than forcing it.

What to expect

The age and condition of your film affect the results.

Thin, underexposed negatives are common in APS. We correct as far as the image allows.
The magnetic data is not readable in every case, so treat print-shape preferences as preferences.

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Developing reveals the images on your film. Scans make them easy to share, and photographic prints make them something you can hold. You are not charged upfront for a guess at how many frames will turn out; print quantities and charges are based on your actual images.

If you add scans, the files are delivered digitally once your film is developed. Prints can be added at the same time or later; sizes and finishes are chosen in the builder, and the lab confirms the print charge. For APS, both are separate choices from developing.

Turn-around time

Standard
Allow a few business days for standard processing of most films. Specialty films take longer.
Rush
Not available for APS, by mail or at drop-off.

Shipping time is additional.

Mail it or hand it to us

Start your order online first, then send your film with the order number or drop it at either store. All mailed film goes to our Quakertown lab.

Map showing 308 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951

Quakertown lab · mail or drop off

Black Lab Imaging · Film lab
308 W Broad St
Quakertown, PA 18951

267.576.4242 Directions → for Quakertown, PA (opens in a new tab)

Drop off · Flemington, NJ

26 Main St
Flemington, NJ 08822

908.751.5131 Directions → for Flemington, NJ (opens in a new tab)

Questions we get

How do I know if my APS is already developed?

Check the status indicator. A 4 or a square means developed; a 1, 2, or 3 means it has not been fully processed. If unsure, call first.

My APS is already developed. How do I get scans?

Call us. Developed APS is a phone route for now; we do not have a builder for already-developed film yet.

Do you handle 25- and 40-exposure rolls?

Yes. Tell us the count so the roll is handled and priced for its length.

Can I mail my film, or do I have to come in?

Both work. Start your order online first, then mail your film to the Quakertown lab at 308 W Broad St or drop it at either store: Quakertown, PA or Flemington, NJ. Include your order number with mailed film.

Is the price guide a final quote?

No. The developing chart and scan guide are guides, not a checkout quote. Your exact price depends on the format, process, and options you choose when you order. Scans, prints, shipping, and tax are additional where they apply.