Disc color developing · Since 1999

Disc film, developed.

We develop disc film in color. For aged discs we generally recommend black-and-white, to improve the chance of recovering images. The choice is yours, and you can order it online. We cannot promise that images will be recovered.

Develop from $12with scans from $22

Start your disc film order →Drop it at either store ↓

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

Pick your disc film 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.

  • Black & white

    Generally recommended for aged disc film, to improve the chance of recovering images. Your pictures will be black-and-white.

    $12to develop, per disc

    with Standard scans $22

    Order B&W →

  • Color

    Develops your disc in color chemistry. Color from aged film is often faded or shifted.

    $12to develop, per disc

    with Standard scans $22

    Order color →

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.

How it works

Three steps, start to finish.

  1. 01 · Order onlinePick the process. Choose your scans and prints, and see the total before you pay.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Start your disc film order →See turn-around times ↓

Plan your disc order

Answer two questions for our recommendation, then set scans and prints to see about what your discs cost.

Not sure which to pick?

How has the disc been stored?

Attics, garages and basements count as hot or damp.

How many discs do you have?

We recommend black and white for disc film: it is the steadier process for discs this old. Color is available if you need it. Have several discs? Ask for a color test first.

How many discs?
1
1 · Process
2 · Scans
3 · Prints

Estimated total

$22.00

$12 + $10 = $22.00

Start this order →

Prints are billed after developing, for the frames that actually print. This estimate assumes all 15 per disc. Each disc is priced the same; your order total in the builder is exact. Shipping and tax are extra. Compare scan tiers in the scan guide.

Flat black Disc film cartridge

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 flat plastic cartridge containing a circular disc of film.
  • Usually branded Kodak Disc, often with a frame count such as 15 printed on it.
  • Do not open the cartridge; the disc has to be handled in the dark.

Format and chemistry are different things.

Disc is a format; color and black-and-white are the processes. Because of its age, we develop all disc film by hand. Choose either process when you order.

How small is a disc frame?

A disc frame is about the size of a fingernail. That is why prints look best at 4×6, and why a scan cannot add detail the film never recorded.

35mm frame36 × 24 mmDisc frame10.5 × 8 mm
About a tenth of the area.

Old film, honestly

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

  • Age and storage can affect the results. Tell us what you know about your disc.
  • If the cartridge is cracked or the label is gone, send it and describe what you have.

What to expect

The age and condition of your film affect the results.

  • We cannot promise that images will be recovered. Aged film can come out faint, fogged or blank, whichever process you choose.
  • Negatives are small, so prints are best at small and medium sizes.

Then put one on the wall.

Phones are great. Walls are better.

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 Disc film, both are separate choices from developing.

Turn-around time

  1. Standard

    Disc takes 1 to 2 weeks to develop.

  2. Rush

    Not available for disc film, 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 (opens in a new tab)

Quakertown lab · mail or drop off

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

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

Map showing 26 Main St, Flemington, NJ 08822 (opens in a new tab)

Drop off · Flemington, NJ

26 Main St
Flemington, NJ 08822

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

Prefer paper? Print a film order form and include it with your film. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Questions we get

Can I have my disc film developed in color?

Yes. Choose color when you order and pay online. We recommend black and white for older discs, and if you have several, we can develop one in color first and show you how it came out before finishing the rest. If a disc isn't coming out the way you ordered it, we talk with you before going further.

Why do you recommend black-and-white for old discs?

For a disc that has sat for years, black-and-white developing generally gives a better chance of recovering images. The pictures will be black-and-white, not color.

How long does disc film take?

Disc takes 1 to 2 weeks to develop, and rush service is not available for disc. Shipping time is additional.

How many pictures are on a disc?

Most Kodak Disc film has 15 exposures. Scans and prints are made from the frames that actually developed.

Do I need to send the camera?

No. Send just the disc cartridge, unopened.

What size prints can I get from disc?

4×6 and 5×7. Disc frames are very small, so 4×6 gives the sharpest result.

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.

Compare formats, or read the full film-service overview before you decide.

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