Film Scanning (Noritsu)

This page is for film scanning only. If you’ve just taken your film out of the camera → head to Film Developing / Noritsu scan pages. 

Once your film is developed, we scan it on the Noritsu HS-1800 — a fast, reliable scanner known for its consistency and Digital ICE technology that automatically removes dust and scratches.

Scans can be up to 4000×6000 px (4600 ppi) and come in two formats:

• JPG – ready-to-post
• TIFF – flat scans, perfect for editing 

Before sending your scans, we review each frame manually: rotating, cleaning marks, and adjusting exposure and color so you get results you’re truly happy with.

If you’re planning to edit the scans yourself, print them big, or use them in a project — go for the Biggie TIFF. It gives you the most detail and flexibility, without any adjustments from our side. 

Our turnaround: 

Flash JPG — 1 working day 

Flash TIFF — 1 working day 

Biggie JPG — 3 working days 

Biggie TIFF — 3 working days 

How to scan film with us: 

• Place your order online or in person 
• Send us your film or drop it off
• We scan it (fast and carefully)
• You get your files by email
• Pick up your negatives or get them shipped back

Check out our film scanning prices and bring us your negatives for a photo scan service!

Noritsu scanner is the perfect lab workhorse 

The Noritsu HS-1800 is a go-to in the film lab world. We run two of them in our setup, and for good reason.

What makes it so special? 

• Resolution

Scans can be up to 4000x6000 px (for 35mm) at 4600 dpi

• Speed

Fast enough to help us scan hundreds of rolls every day

• Color Depth

Produces smooth, 16-bit files with rich tonal range

• Excellent shadow detail and consistent colors
• Digital ICE 

Automatically removes dust and scratches

• Flexibility 

It handles 35mm, 120, half-frame, and even APS film

In short: the Noritsu scanner is solid, fast, and flexible, whether you want a clean JPG or a detailed 16-bit TIFF for editing.

Choose your negative scanning service: 

Flash JPG — perfect for Instagram, daily use, and prints up to 10×15 cm

Flash TIFF — flat scans delivered fast (great if you want to edit yourself)

Biggie JPG — ideal for portfolios and larger prints up to 20×30 cm

Biggie TIFF — high-res, flat scans made for exhibitions and creative projects, ready for your post-processing

What it can and can’t scan 

Can: 

• 35mm
• 120 film 
• APS film 
• half-frames – we scan them as singles, but you can request paired scans

Can’t

• 110 film 
• 4x5 large format sheets 
• full-frame scans with borders 
• mounted slides 

Good news: we’ve got top-tier gear for that. Check out our Imacon and Durst Sigma Plus scanners for more negative scanning options. 

Our Workflow

1. load your film
2. preview the roll 
3. adjust exposure, color, contrast
4. run the high-res scan.

After that, we send your frames straight to your inbox. Scan links are active for 3 days. If you miss the deadline, just send us your order number and we’ll reupload the files.

We keep your negatives for 1 month. Need more time to pick them up? Just let us know and we’ll hold onto them a bit longer.

What film formats do you scan with Noritsu (35 mm, 120/110, 4x5, etc.)?

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

What scan resolutions and file formats do you offer?

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

Do you provide color correction and dust removal during scanning?

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.

Can I request scans with or without film borders?

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.

How are scanned images delivered to me?

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

I just shot a roll and can’t wait to see how it turned out. Can you scan it?

Yes! But you should pick the dev&scan option, depending on what film you’ve got (color, b&w, etc.)

Let’s break it down: when you take photos on film, light hits the film coated with special chemicals that react to it. This creates an image, but it’s invisible at first. To actually see the picture, the film has to go through development — a chemical process done in a machine. After that, the image is fixed on the film, and we can scan it for you.

So, development is a crucial step to get your photos ready in digital form. That’s also the reason why you can’t just open the back of your camera and see your pictures right away :) 

If it worked like that, you wouldn’t need us!