Description
Get the best out of your analogue photos with our 35mm film development service. Send us your exposed roll of film and we will turn it into digital images, prints* and negatives that you can store for years to come.
Our 35mm film development process uses high-end equipment which produces brilliant colours and stunning details, ensuring excellent image quality every time.
*Please note that you will not receive prints automatically with your order - instead you will have the opportunity to print your favourite images after seeing the scans. See the below for more information!
Features:
- We have a full suite of high-end developing equipment to ensure your 35mm film gets the best possible treatment at each stage of the developing process
- Expertly scanned negatives to preserve memories or use as a base for further editing
- Digital files provided online for 6 months, through your Customer Account area of the website (here) - Please ensure you have created an account with a password.
- Archival quality prints available - chosen after you've seen the scans to ensure that you're only paying for the prints you want
Benefits:
- Save precious memories and keep them alive in an affordable, uncomplicated way
- View your 35mm film photos on any device - computer, mobile phone or external hard drive
- Print your best photographs for display - or share with friends and family - to remember your favourite images, moments and life events
How does the process work?

What are the scanning options?
We offer four resolution options for 35mm scanning with our Noritsu scanners (Fuji Frontier scans are available on request):
| Scan type | Resolution | File Size | File Type |
| Low Res | 1512 x 1002 pixels | <1MB | JPEG |
| Standard | 3024 x 2005 pixels | 4-7 MB | JPEG |
| Premium | 6774 x 4492 pixels | 15-30 MB | JPEG |
| Premium TIFF | 6774 x 4492 pixels | 70+ MB | TIFF |
Low Res --> Best for social media / photo albums!
Low Res scans are perfect for printing in the regular 6x4" print size - they will also work well on social media or website where you need to keep loading speeds fast. EXAMPLE FILE
Standard --> Best for personal websites / zines / projects!
Standard scans will be absolutely fine for posting on social media, personal websites, emailing to friends/family, and for making prints up to size A4. EXAMPLE FILE
Premium --> Best for exhibits / large prints!
Premium scans are bigger and can also be used for posting on websites that can accept larger files (and won't simply compress that back down like Instagram or Facebook) - and they can make prints up to size A3. EXAMPLE FILE
Premium TIFF --> Best for home editors and professional display!
Premium TIFF scans are much bigger file sizes, so prepare for a longer download time and more computer memory needed! The bonus of this is that they contain much more information within the same number of pixels as the Premium JPEG scans, so you can edit them yourself (in Photoshop or similar) and get much better results with strong edits. EXAMPLE FILE
TIFF is a 'lossless' format, so hasn't had any compression applied by software before arriving in your inbox. It also means that even though the pixel resolution is the same as the Premium scan, you should be able to print slightly larger without loss of meaningful detail - up to size A2.
Note: In the unlikely event that we are unable to use our Nortisu scanner to scan your film, we will need to use either our Fuji SP3000 or our DSLR scanning setup. This means the resolution of the scans may change.
What are the editing packages?
After we have scanned your 35mm negatives in our scanners there are a couple of steps to make your photos perfect. Our goal is always to present your scans just as you saw the shot through the viewfinder - but if you are comfortable with post-processing software then you may wish to go for the 'Correct & Rotate' package to do the work yourself.
You can compare the differences in the table below.
If you are looking to compare with other labs then please note that unless they have a post-scanning editing service then they will usually perform the actions 'Within the Scanner' but no further.
| Within the Scanner | Correct and Rotate | Professional Editing Package | |
| Colour Correction | Yes (Simple) | Yes (Simple) | Yes |
| Contrast Correction | Yes (Simple) | Yes | Yes (Advanced) |
| Exposure Correction | Yes (Simple) | Yes | Yes (Advanced) |
| Rotation | - | Yes | Yes |
| Crop to Frame | - | Yes | Yes |
| Dust Removal | - | - | Yes |
| Spot Removal | - | - | Yes |
| Each Frame Optimised | - | - | Yes |
| Perfect for Printing | - | - | Yes |
How do I choose prints?
When the team have perfected your scans then you'll get an email inviting you to view them in the 'My Photos' area of your customer account. You need to have made an account with a password - even if you haven't, the images will be safely stored there ready for you once you can log in.
You will be able to view and download all your images. You will also be able to select your favourites to print!
Simply click on all the images that you'd like to print, select size - quantity - finish, and add to your cart. See below for a simple illustration of the process.
The images will be sent back with your 35mm negatives. For more information head here

How do I know what type of 35mm film I have?
It will usually say on the 35mm film canister (or box if you still have it!) - The two main types are C41 (colour) and Black & White.
Note: Ilford XP2 is a black & white film that requires a C41 process.
You could also look up the film in our store by searching this page: All Film and checking its specifications.
If you have any concerns of questions about your 35mm film developing then just drop us a line at - help@analoguewonderland.co.uk - and we'll quickly help you to the right choice.
Develop your 35mm film with Analogue Wonderland
When you develop 35mm film with Analogue Wonderland you get a full set of options to choose your perfectly tailored 35mm developing service.
We process 35mm film, scan the negatives to create gorgeous digital images of your photography, print the ones that you'd like in a choice of sizes and finishes, and send it all back to you. And don't forget that every order comes with free postage into the lab! This means that you don't need to look for somewhere that can develop 35mm film near you - we operate across the entire UK 😊
Please note that we can also develop 120, 110 and more on the way. Head to our WonderLab page for the full choice of formats.
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I love this service so much - being able to send my films somewhere where I know they’ll be taken care of and developed properly is priceless. Turnaround time is great too.
Hi, I need to be direct about the scans from this roll of Delta 3200 because the results don’t reflect the actual capability of this film stock or what was on the negatives.
1. The grain rendering is off — it looks digitally sharpened, not filmic.
Delta 3200 has heavy grain, but it’s supposed to be soft and textured.
These scans show grain that’s:
• harsh
• clumped
• almost “noisy,” like digital ISO grain rather than film
This usually comes from too much sharpening or noise reduction fighting each other.
Please keep sharpening extremely minimal or completely off for this stock.
2. The midtones are compressed and muddy.
There’s a noticeable lack of tonal separation.
Delta 3200 still holds midtone detail even in difficult lighting, but the scans flattened:
• skin tones
• fog/smoke details
• architectural texture
• clothing details
The curve applied during scanning is too aggressive. I need flatter scans so I’m working with the negative’s full range, not a baked-in look.
3. Highlights are clipping far earlier than this film normally allows.
Some areas blow out abruptly with a “digital clip” feel rather than the soft shoulder Delta usually gives.
This is scanner exposure, not the negative.
The highlights should be protected by exposing the scan properly, even if that makes the mids look darker. I can fix that later — I can’t fix clipped highlights.
4. Shadows are crushed beyond what Delta 3200 typically produces.
I know the film gets contrasty, but these scans pushed the shadows into pure black with no recoverable detail.
That’s the black point being set too aggressively.
The negative almost certainly contains more information than the scan shows.
5. The overall contrast feels baked-in and inflexible.
The scans look like they’ve been given an automatic curve or contrast enhancement.
This limits my ability to grade them and removes part of the film’s natural latitude.
Bottom line:
The scans feel processed rather than neutral, and the settings have pushed Delta 3200 into a harsh, noisy, contrast-heavy look that isn’t true to the stock or the negative.
What I need:
• Minimal or zero sharpening
• No auto-contrast
• Flatter tonal curve
• Highlights protected during scanning
• Softer black point
• A clean, neutral scan that reflects the negative, not the scanner software
Thanks — I’m not trying to be difficult, I just need scans that preserve the film’s actual latitude so I can handle the grading myself.
Considering the film was over 25th and old it came out ok. Was quite slow to get them back but they emailed an update so not left in the dark….
I’ve used other companies to develop my film before. This was my first time using Analogue Wonderland and I’m blown away! The quality is so much better to what I’m used to - and the turn around time was exceptional. Will definitely continue developing in the future.





