Disc film developing · Black Lab Imaging
Disc film, handled with care.
Found an old disc cartridge? We recommend black-and-white developing for the best chance of recovering images. Color is also available. You can order developing, scans and prints online.
Develop from $12with scans from $22
Developed in-house since 1999 · 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
Our recommended process for older disc film, to improve the chance of recovering images.
$12to develop, per disc
with Standard scans $22
Color
Color developing is also available. Colors from aged film are often faded or shifted.
$12to develop, per disc
with Standard scans $22
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.
- 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.
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?
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.
Estimated total
$22.00
$12 + $10 = $22.00
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.
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.
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.
- Heat and damp are the usual causes of shift and fogging on stored discs.
- 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.
- Negatives are small, so prints are best at small and medium sizes.
- Colors from old discs may be faded or shifted; we correct what the film allows.
- Black-and-white is often the steadier choice for a disc that has aged badly.
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
- Standard
Disc takes 1 to 2 weeks to develop.
- 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.
(opens in a new tab)Quakertown lab · mail or drop off
Black Lab Imaging · Film lab308 W Broad St
Quakertown, PA 18951
267.576.4242Directions → for Quakertown, PA (opens in a new tab)
(opens in a new tab)Drop off · Flemington, NJ
26 Main StFlemington, 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
Should I choose color or black-and-white?
We recommend black and white for disc film, with color available if you need it. Have several discs? Ask for a color test: we develop one in color first, show you the result, then finish the rest in color or switch everything to black and white.
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.
Do I get the disc back?
Choose to keep your developed negatives when ordering, then select pickup or return shipping. Discarding negatives is a separate choice that requires your acknowledgement.
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.
Keep going
Compare formats, or read the full film-service overview before you decide.
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110 Color Film Developing
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4×5, 5×7 & 8×10 Sheet Film Developing
Super 8 & Regular 8 Color Film Processing