Developing Film
If you're not based in the UK, see the comprehensive list of film labs by country here that can develop your film:
A comprehensive frequently updated crowdsourced list of labs in most countries worldwide for all film formats and processes. 
Best Way to Develop Your Film (UK Mail-Order)
We recommend using Photo Hippo Lab – a UK-based mail-order film processing lab trusted by film shooters over the past 30 years for quality, reliability and great value.
We have partnered with them to get our customers an additional 15% off their first order, and then 10% off for any order of developing 3+ films thereafter. Use the code RCF10 at the bottom of the order form to apply this to your order.
We have partnered with them to get our customers an additional 15% off their first order, and then 10% off for any order of developing 3+ films thereafter. Use the code RCF10 at the bottom of the order form to apply this to your order.
How the Process Works
1. Finish Your Roll
Make sure your film is fully exposed, rewound into its canister and removed from the camera – ready to post.
2. Decide if you want only digital scans sent to your email, or if you'd also like all of you photos printed.
Recommended prices listed here (not including RCF10 discount):
Colour Film (C41 Process):
- Develop Film + WeTransfer of image scans sent to your email - £7.50
- Develop Film + WeTransfer scans sent to your email + Printed photos mailed back to your address - £15/17
Black and White Film:
- Develop Film + WeTransfer of image scans sent to your email - £8.50
- Develop Film + WeTransfer scans sent to your email + Printed photos mailed back to your address - £15/17
All prices include your developed negatives being sent back to you for free.
3. Complete and submit the Order Form using the RCF10 discount code at the bottom:
Order Form - Photo Hippo
4. Post Film to Photo Hippo
Make sure you include your name/email within your envelope / parcel, and post your film to the following address:
Photo Hippo, 22 Standish Street, Burnley, BB11 1AP
5. Photo Hippo Will Contact You to Pay
Once they receive your film and order details, the lab emails you a payment link.
You can then pay by bank transfer, PayPal, or card.
6. Your Film Is Developed & Returned
After payment is confirmed:
- Film is developed
- Optional scanning or printing is done
- Negatives (and scans/prints you ordered) are returned to you by post