Where to Develop Film in Toronto in 2023.
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As the most populous city in all of Canada, it isn’t too surprising that there are still plenty of great places to develop film in Toronto.
No matter what type of film photography you’re into, you should have no problem finding a lab that fits your needs.
Check out the list below to find where to develop film in Toronto, including which types of film are accepted at each spot and a map of their locations.
Natural Color Lab
With over 20 years in business, Natural Color Lab offers film processing, printing, and photo finishing. There’s no denying that this is one of the cheapest places to develop film in Toronto.
Natural Color Lab can develop your 35mm and 120 film, whether it is C-41 color, black and white, or E-6 slide film. It’s worth noting that this is one of the few places that can develop E-6 locally.
While you’re dropping off your completed rolls of film, you’ll be able to replenish your stash – they usually stock a good selection of fresh film and disposable cameras.
60 Minute Photo Lab
The “60 Minute” part of their name may be mildly exaggerated, but we’re willing to let it slide. While it probably won’t take an hour, you can still get your film developed in a timely manner at this Toronto photo lab.
60 Minute Photo offers developing for 35mm and 120 medium format film, both black and white and C-41 color. Same day service is usually available, depending on their workload, for a small upcharge.
Aside from film processing, you can expect to find printing, scanning, photo gifts, and used film cameras for sale.
A unique offering is the “MPL Film Club”, a way to support this local business in exchange for some nice perks. For a small annual fee, you get a discount on just about everything they offer, including film developing.
Downtown Camera
Operating for over 40 years in an extremely central location, Downtown Camera is a full service photoshop and photo lab that offers film developing.
35mm and 120 film can both be developed at Downtown, whether C-41 color or black and white. Black and white film is processed dip and dunk.
While they don’t handle E-6 film themselves, Downtown Camera has partnered with a local photographer that offers slide film processing by mail.
This photographer doesn’t operate a physical location, so you can drop off any E-6 at Downtown and they’ll handle the logistics.
Being a full service photography shop means that you can find any photo accessories as well as an impressive selection of used film cameras and lenses.
The Film Fiend
The Film Fiend is a small operation geared towards film photographers. They offer a through list of film developing options.
Every modern type of film is accepted – 35mm, 120, and 4×5 sheet film. C-41 color, black and white, and even E-6 color positive film can all be developed.
They also have film for sale and offer rentals of cameras and lenses.
While this lab doesn’t have a physical address and operates online, you’re able to drop off film for processing or purchase fresh rolls at Houndstooth.
Northern Artists
Northern Artists prides themselves on providing photo lab services fit for any professional artist. Whether you fall into this category or just practice photography as a hobby, this is still a great place to develop film in Toronto.
The most common film formats are accepted by Northern Artists – both color and black and white film can be developed, whether it’s 35mm or 120 medium format.
Along with other standard photo lab offerings like printing, photo finishing, and restoration, Northern Artists also offers proper contact sheets with developing.
Annex Photo
Annex Photo is described as a “concept store” operated by the camera company Fujifilm. Students at the University of Toronto will love its central location in The Annex neighborhood, just a few blocks from campus.
If you like to shoot 35mm or 120 film, either C-41 color or black and white, you can have your film developed at Annex Photo.
If you’re in a rush, same-day developing is usually an option and the prices for processing are determined by the length of service – you can choose between same day, one day, or five day processing.
Since this photo lab is owned by Fujifilm, you can also check out the company’s latest photo gear at Annex. Instant cameras and photo printers, fresh film, and even some of their digital cameras and lenses are all on display.
West Camera
Established in 1985, West Camera has been helping film photographers in Toronto develop their photos since before digital cameras were even available.
35mm and 120 film are both processed by West Camera, C-41 color as well as black and white. You can also bring your E-6 slide film, but they only offer cross-processing.
If you’re dealing with 35mm color film, one hour rush processing is an option.
Standard photolab services like printing, scanning, and passport photos are also available.
Rapid Photo
Operating a store Downtown and another in Cabbagetown, Rapid Photo is a straightforward lab that offers film developing, along with other common photo services.
35mm and 120 film are developed at both locations, whether C-41 color or black and white.
If you need printing, photo gifts, passport photos, or anything else of that nature, Rapid can also help you out.
Aden Camera
Aden Camera is a full-service photography shop with a central location in downtown Toronto. Fortunately, they still offer developing for disposable cameras and film.
Aden accepts 35mm and medium format film of all types – color, black and white, and E-6 color positive. If you opt for scans with processing, you’ll have the option of three different sizes.
Aside from lab services, you can find just about any sort of photo gear or accessory at Aden Camera.
Remember how Downtown Camera partnered with a local photographer to develop E-6 film? That photographer, David Nardi, runs E6it, a lab focused solely on processing slide film.
This is a small, one-man operation without a physical location – you can send any type of E-6 film by mail, or drop it off at Downtown Camera.
With fewer and fewer labs developing slide film these days, we love to see that E6it is devoted to keeping the medium alive. Film is always developed in fresh chemistry with the utmost care and attention.
Nardi has recently added drum scanning to the list of services, if you ever want to get the absolute most from your color reversal film (although you can utilize this service for any type of already processed film).
C41 Film Labs
C41 Film Labs is a new spot for film developing in Toronto. Despite the name, they offer film developing for both color film, as well as black and white.
Currently, C41 Film Labs only has info for developing 35m film. They offer JPEG or TIFF scans, and you’ll have the choice between same day or next day service (with a small price difference between the two options).
Memento Film Lab
Even newer to the game, Memento Film Lab just opened it’s doors in June 2023. They operate a nice looking storefront on Ossington that offers film developing, scanning, and film for sale.
Best-Image Photo Center
Best-Image Photo Center is a low-key spot that still offers film developing.
You should be able to develop C-41 color and black and white film at this spot. While 35mm and 120 film can both be developed, they only offer scanning for 35mm.
Map of Where to Develop Film in Toronto
Anywhere Else?
Do you know any other places to develop film in Toronto? Let us know in the comments if we missed any labs or if you have a favorite!
I’d add the Film Fiend – they process & scan film as well as selling a few different types.
http://thefilmfiend.ca
Thanks, Byron! Added it to the list.
Can you also add – Aden Camera in Toronto. They do C-41, E-6 (in house) and BW.
http://www.adencamera.com
Thanks, Frank! Added it to the list.
There’s also Best-Image Photo Center in Parkdale. They develop B&W and colour 35mm. I’ve heard they also develop 120 but haven’t used that service myself.
Thanks, Thom. Added it to the list.
Best-Image Photo Center in Parkdale can develop 120, but not scan it. There is also c41 labs on Sterling: https://www.c41filmlabs.com/
Thanks, Julius! Updated.
Memento Film Lab is the new (June 2023) kids in town.
https://www.instagram.com/mementofilmlab/
Thanks, Wes. Added it to the list.