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Gelatin Labs

5 ★★★★★ 135 Google reviews

37 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003

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What this shop offers

Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Gelatin Labs, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.

What photographers highlight

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Film developing at Gelatin Labs

What we could verify about how film is handled here. Blank lines mean the shop hasn't published it — not that the answer is no.

Developed in-house Not stated on their site
Scanners Fujifilm Frontier, Noritsu
Turnaround Not stated on their site
Negatives returned Yes — negatives come back to you
Cheapest developing price found No price published

Prices and turnaround change — confirm with the lab before you drop off a roll. More options: film developing near you.

Brands mentioned at Gelatin Labs

Photographic brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews. Stock moves — call before making a trip for a specific body or lens.

What customers say

I brought an exposed film roll to Gelatin Labs and they did a wonderful job recovering my images! Most of the images I was crossing my fingers to be saved were! And they were so quick with sending my scans the following business day. My scans came out beautifully, I'm so pleased!

★★★★★ — Christina, 2025-10

First time working with Gelatin Labs - they just opened this location in east village making dropping off and picking up super easy. They are family owned and very professional. I felt the film I dropped off was well taken care of and in trustful hands.

★★★★★ — Mengjia, 2025-08

I discovered this store through a photographer who shared his positive experience with the development and scanning of his film. Since then, I’ve been following Gelatin Labs on Instagram, and I finally had the opportunity to scan my photos in their New York store. My experience here was absolutely amazing.

★★★★★ — Arnaldo, 2025-08

After using Gelatin for almost the past 3 years, I am continuously impressed with the quality of work and customer service they provide. Everyone I have come across at the lab is passionate about photography and treat my film/scans as if it were their own.

★★★★★ — Jason, 2025-12

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Hours & location

Opening hours

Monday 11 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 11 AM–6 PM
Friday 11 AM–6 PM
Saturday 2–5 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours as listed on Google, shown in the shop's own time zone (America/New_York).

Getting there

37 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003

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