Camera phones are out...
And getting your film developed the old fashioned way is IN. We've seen people all around the city (especially this year at ACL Festival) using old school disposable polaroids and other non-digital cameras to capture selfies and fun moments with friends. If you're looking for a spot near you to get film developed for that analog-style scrapbook, there are plenty of shops around Austin. Take a look at our list below; as far as photography goes, this is the best way to ditch the cloud.
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photo via precision camera
2438 West Anderson Ln, Suite B-4
9600 S IH-35 (Southpark Meadows)
If you’re looking for a solid spot to get film developed in Austin, Precision Camera’s photo lab is a longtime local favorite. They’ve been around since the ’70s, offer 35mm and 120 film developing with digital scans, and can handle prints, enlargements, and framing all in one place. Overall it’s a friendly, reliable spot for the film-shooters in Austin needing development, scans, or just good support and lab workflow.
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photo via Austin camera
5350 Burnet Road, STE 8
Austin Camera & Imaging is another solid local spot for film lovers in Austin. They handle both color and black-and-white processing in-house, plus offer scanning so you can get your shots digitally. The staff’s super friendly and know their stuff, whether you’re dropping off your first roll or restocking film from their shop.
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photo via wheree
2125 Goodrich Ave
Tucked away in South Austin just off South Lamar, we know this one well (it's right in our neighborhood!) Holland Photo Imaging has been around since 1981 and still process color + B&W film in-house. On top of the development and scanning services, they’re a go-to for fine-art printing, unique surfaces, and custom jobs if you want more than just lab work. The staff are super helpful and creative, perfect for folks who want someone who “gets” film and prints.
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photo via culturemap austin
2612 McGregor Dr
Say hello to Holly and AJ, the husband and wife duo behind Turbo Photo! This spot is family-run, and they keep pricing super accessible. Drop-off is easy with a contactless box outside their house and you’ll usually get same-day scans if you drop your color roll before about 2 pm.
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photo via community impact
145 S L B J Dr
A great resource for San Marcos folks, San Marcos Film Lab is a small, local spot that develops 35mm, 120, 110, and even disposable cameras, usually with same-day turnaround if you drop them off during the week. You can get your scans as JPEGs or TIFFs, and they’ll even mail your negatives back if you’re not local. It’s a super convenient, friendly place for anyone shooting film in the area.
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OTHER AUSTIN-AREA FILM BUSINESSES TO KNOW
2025 Guadalupe St Suite 260
4906 Cana Cove
5907 Burnet Rd
2828 Guadalupe St
225 North C M Allen Parkway (San Marcos)
