We develop color film in all formats: from 110 type to 4x5. Just drop off your rolls or sheets.

Yes, we can process your expired color film!
Results can vary — from strong color shifts to faded frames — depending on the film’s ISO, storage conditions, and how it was shot.

But we’ve got our custom scanning techniques to get the best out of it. 

Yes, we can process your expired color film!
Results can vary — from strong color shifts to faded frames — depending on the film’s ISO, storage conditions, and how it was shot.

But we’ve got our custom scanning techniques to get the best out of it. 

Yes, we offer push and pull processing for all film types.

To push or pull your film, you’ll need to adjust the ISO before you start shooting.

If you want to push your film, set your camera to a higher ISO than the film’s box speed. For example, you can shoot Kodak Gold 200 at ISO 400.

If you want to pull your film, set a lower ISO. E.g. Kodak Gold 200 at ISO 100.

Pushing gives your photos more contrast and grain. Pulling, on the other hand, softens the image with pastel tones and less contrast. 

When you place your order, just let us know the ISO you used, and we’ll adjust the development accordingly.

Note: We don’t recommend pushing expired film. It’s better to shoot it at a lower ISO and develop it at box speed.

Technically, yes, ECN-2 can be developed in C-41 chemistry. But we don’t offer this service since it would damage our developing machine.

Technically, yes, ECN-2 can be developed in C-41 chemistry. But we don’t offer this service since it would damage our developing machine.

We develop all kinds of black and white film — infrared, chromogenic, ortho, X-ray, and more.

But if the film doesn’t match the label (like a Kodak Gold canister with Kentmere Pan inside or a mystery roll with a weird name), let us know what’s inside so we can get the development time right.

We develop all black and white formats. 35mm, 120, 110, large format — you name it, we got it.

Yes, we develop all types of black and white film: infrared, chromogenic, orthochromatic, X-ray, and more!

P.S. If you're sending Ilford XP2, go to our C-41 dev & scan page. It can be tricky, but it’s processed like color film.

Yes, we offer push and pull processing for all film types.

To push or pull your film, you’ll need to adjust the ISO before you start shooting.

If you want to push your film, set your camera to a higher ISO than the film’s box speed. For example, you can shoot Kodak Gold 200 at ISO 400.

If you want to pull your film, set a lower ISO. E.g. Kodak Gold 200 at ISO 100.

Pushing gives your photos more contrast and grain. Pulling, on the other hand, softens the image with pastel tones and less contrast. 

When you place your order, just let us know the ISO you used, and we’ll adjust the development accordingly.

Note: We don’t recommend pushing expired film. It’s better to shoot it at a lower ISO and develop it at box speed.

We use custom development times for each B&W film. There’s a big chart in the lab — we know it like the back of our hand :)

We offer push and pull for B&W film at no extra cost!

To push or pull your film, you’ll need to adjust the ISO before you start shooting.

If you want to push your film, set your camera to a higher ISO than the film’s box speed. For example, you can shoot Ilford HP5 Plus 400 at ISO 800.

If you want to pull your film, set a lower ISO. E.g. Ilford Delta 3200 at ISO 1600.

Pushing gives your photos more contrast and grain. Pulling, on the other hand, softens the contrast. 

When you place your order, just let us know the ISO you used, and we’ll adjust the development accordingly.

Yes, no problem. Just stick a note on each pack so we know what’s what. Same if you want push/pull — write it on the package and we’ll handle everything.

We do E-6 developing for all formats — 135, 120, or 4x5. Just bring your rolls or sheets!

Yes, we process expired E-6 film — but we usually recommend cross-processing it in C-41.

Slide film doesn’t age well and already has a limited dynamic range, which gets even narrower as it expires.

Cross-processing gives you more latitude and a better chance of saving your shots. Just keep in mind you’ll likely see color shifts and more grain.

Okay, lean in: we have the Imacon Flextight 646 as an option for scanning slides. It’s a virtual drum scanner with colors and sharpness that are next level.

Max resolution for Imacon scans:

> 135 film: up to 6300 dpi
> 120 film: up to 3200 dpi
> 4×5 film: up to 2040 dpi

All scans come as uncompressed TIFF files: 48-bit for color, 16-bit for black and white. File sizes are usually around 350MB.

Yes, we offer push and pull processing for all film types.

To push or pull your film, you’ll need to adjust the ISO before you start shooting.

If you want to push your film, set your camera to a higher ISO than the film’s box speed. For example, you can shoot Kodak Gold 200 at ISO 400.

If you want to pull your film, set a lower ISO. E.g. Kodak Gold 200 at ISO 100.

Pushing gives your photos more contrast and grain. Pulling, on the other hand, softens the image with pastel tones and less contrast. 

When you place your order, just let us know the ISO you used, and we’ll adjust the development accordingly.

Note: We don’t recommend pushing expired film. It’s better to shoot it at a lower ISO and develop it at box speed.

We develop only 35mm motion picture photo film. We can’t develop or scan video footage.

Technically, yes, ECN-2 can be developed in C-41 chemistry. But we don’t offer this service since it would damage our developing machine.

No problem! Just place an online order here and send your rolls to:

Film Speed Lab UG

Dietrich-Bonhoeffer Str. 32

10407 Berlin 

+49 176 84786140

Before sending, take a look at our shipping checklist to make sure everything’s ready on your end.

Of course! We’ll just charge regular shipping costs.

The safest way to send your 4x5 sheets is to use the original film box, then place it inside a padded bubble mailer.

Yes! After developing and/or scanning, you can pick up your 4x5 sheets — we’ll carefully pack them in archival sleeves for safe and easy storage. It’s free.

Think of it like this: if you’re going big — like for an exhibition or a gift — biggie’s your go-to

For everything else — flash. It’s fast, flexible and perfect for quick edits and everyday needs.

Here you can check the sizes of the scans for the most frame types:

FOR THE 135 TYPE (35 MM):

FLASH - [ 3130X2075 PX 6.11 MB]

BIGGIE - [6774X4492 PX 28.3 MB] 

FOR THE 120 TYPE (MEDIUM FORMAT FILM):

6Х4,5
FLASH - [2412 х 1766 PX, 9.1MB]

BIGGIE - [4824 х 3533 PX, 18.2 MB]

6X6

FLASH - [2416 х 2380 PX, 12.5 MB]

BIGGIE - [4832 х 4760 PX, 24.9 MB]

6X7

FLASH - [2951 х 2407 PX, 6.3 MB]

BIGGIE - [5902 х 4815 PX, 12.6 MB]

6X8

FLASH - [3305 х 2451 PX, 17.7 MB]

BIGGIE - [6610 х 4903 PX, 35.4 MB]

6X9

FLASH  - [ 3569 х 2451 PX, 19.3 MB ]

BIGGIE - [7139 х 4903 PX, 38.5 MB ]

If you’re looking for scans that are ready to post but still flexible for adjustments, go with JPG. We’ll make sure they look great, and you can tweak them however you like.

If you’re going for a certain look, go with TIFF for flat, untouched scans ready for your editing.

Yes! We can scan them in pairs or one by one — whatever works best for you. Just give us the heads-up when you order.

For JPG scans we do basic color and exposure correction, so you get ready-to-post frames. 

If you want a flat scan to edit yourself, please pick the TIFF option.

Yes! Here are some samples. 

To include film borders, we use our top scanner — the Durst Sigma Plus. We recommend choosing Biggie JPG for high resolution. For Instagram or personal use, Flash JPG works great.

Check out prices and all available formats here.

We send your scans straight to your inbox — so keep an eye on your email, including spam or promotions folders.

Then let’s improve them! Scanning is all about your personal style, so let’s tweak it until it’s just right for you.

Here are the Noritsu scan resolutions

For 135 type:

Flash scan — 2075x3130 px, 6.1MB

Biggie scan — 4492x6774 px, 28.3 MB

For 120 type:

6x4,5

Flash scan — 1766x2412 px, 9.1MB

Biggie scan — 3533x4824 px, 18.2 MB

6x6

Flash scan — 2380x2416 px, 12.5 MB

Biggie scan — 4760x4832 px, 24.9 MB

6x7

Flash scan — 2407x2951 px, 6.3 MB

Biggie scan — 4815x5902 px, 12.6 MB

6x8

Flash scan — 2451x3305 px, 17.7 MB

Biggie scan — 4903x6610 px, 35.4 MB

6x9

Flash scan — 2451x3569 px, 19.3 MB

Biggie scan — 4903x7139 px, 38.5 MB

The files can be exported in two formats: 

JPG — ready to post

TIFF — flat scans, perfect for post-processing

We scan 35mm and 120 films using our Noritsu scanner. For 110 film, 4x5 sheets, and dia film, we have the Durst Sigma Plus.

Yes to both!

The Durst Sigma Plus uses Digital ICE to automatically remove dust and scratches.

We also do basic exposure and color correction on Flash JPG scans, so they’re ready-to-post.

If you want more control, pick TIFF — it’s flat and unprocessed.

Yes, we can scan with film borders using our Durst scanner. 

Check out all prices and formats here.

Scanning with borders doesn’t lower image quality, but it does affect the resolution and overall look of the image.

When we scan a photo with the film border, the black frame can throw off the exposure. That’s why we usually need to manually set the black point and do some basic color correction to bring the colors back to normal. If the image is under- or overexposed, it’ll be more noticeable when scanning with borders.

Here are some samples. 

When it comes to resolution, a 35mm scan with borders (JPEG) is usually around 2156×2365 px, while a regular scan without borders is about 2075×3130 px. Since the border takes up space, the actual photo area ends up smaller — around 1486×2219 px.

If you want both - high resolution and full borders - we recommend going with a Biggie scan.

Yes the price for scanning with film borders depends on your film format, scan size, and file type.

You can check the full pricing breakdown here. 

The Durst Sigma Plus scanner uses Digital ICE technology to automatically remove dust and scratches — even on the borders. So your scans come out clean and ready-to-use. 

We adjust exposure and do basic color correction (since the black frame can throw things off). But cropping is up to you, so you can frame it just the way you like.

The maximum Durst scan resolution depends on the film format: 

• 35mm: 4000×6300 px, ~4200 dpi, ~70MB
• 120 film (6×7 format): 7000×8750 px, ~3750 dpi, ~300MB
• 4×5 sheets: 9300×11900 px, ~2540 dpi, ~650MB

Check the Durst vs. Noritsu vs. Imacon samples here

Durst Sigma scans just as fast as Noritsu but handles more formats like 4×5 sheets, scans with borders, and slide film. It also offers higher resolution than both Noritsu and Imacon.

Compared to Imacon, Durst features Digital ICE for automatic dust and scratch removal and is much faster — a 4×5 16-bit TIFF takes about 2 minutes, while Imacon needs 15–20.

Max resolution for Imacon scans:

> 135 film: up to 6300 dpi
> 120 film: up to 3200 dpi
> 4×5 film: up to 2040 dpi

All scans are delivered as uncompressed TIFF files — 48-bit for color, 16-bit for B&W. File sizes are usually around 350MB.

You can check the Imacon vs. Noritsu samples here 

Imacon pros:
> Supports 110 and 4×5 formats
> Great for slide film — works like a virtual drum scanner
> Higher resolution than Noritsu, perfect for large prints and exhibitions

Imacon cons:> Slower process> No Digital ICE, but we manually clean every frame for dust-free results

If you order scanning with the Imacon, you can choose JPG, TIFF, or 3F (Imacon’s raw format).

JPG or TIFF gives you clean, flat scans, ready for your post-processing  

3F gives you a raw negative scan that you convert yourself using Imacon software. It keeps all the image data and gives you full control over the edit.

Yes, we can scan your film with the borders using our Imacon scanner. 

See all prices and formats here.

Oh, it’s the worst, we feel you. 

We’ll refund the scan and just charge for the development. This also applies if your film is fogged or has damaged / transparent perforation.

Yes, we only offer high-resolution scans for 4×5 sheets. Files are uncompressed 16-bit TIFFs, around 9300×11900 px, 2540 dpi, ~650MB each.

You can choose from two scan sizes — Flash or Biggie, and two file formats — JPG or TIFF.

• Flash JPG perfect for everyday use
• Flash TIFF ideal if you want to edit it as you like
• Biggie JPG great for digital backups

Biggie TIFF best for printing big or exhibition use

For JPG scans, we do color correction and dust removal. Slide film can fade or shift colors over time, and it’s often a bit scratched. We clean it up, so your scans look great. 

If you prefer to do your own editing, choose TIFF instead.

To scan your mounted slides, we have to take them out of the frames. That’s how our setup works, so we can’t scan them with slide mounts. 

We’ll send your scanned slides straight to your inbox, so keep an eye out for our email. If it’s your first time, don’t forget to check spam or promotions folders.

You can pick up your mounted slides right after we send you scans, or we can ship them to you.

We do our best to scan expired or damaged slides. But if the emulsion is cracked or the slides are wet or sticky, we won’t be able to scan them, as it could damage our equipment.