Royal We Film Lab
About
Royal We Film Lab is a San Francisco-based film processing lab offering C-41, B&W, and E-6 development and scanning services for 35mm and 120 film. They provide standard and hi-res scanning options with a focus on quality and customer service.
Key facts
- E-6 specialistProcesses E-6 slide film — one of 4 labs in San Francisco still running E-6.
- Price vs marketC-41 develop+scan at $14.00/roll/roll — 22% below the San Francisco median of $18 (4 priced labs sampled).
- SpecialtiesLists the following specialties: Push/Pull processing (+$2/roll).
- Pricing sourcePricing data sourced from royalwefilmlab.com (last verified 2026-04-05).
- Nearby alternativesOther San Franciscooptions to compare: Underdog Film Lab ($20/roll); Photoworks SF ($18/roll); A Film Lab ($18.00/roll).
Listing evidence
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How to decide if this lab fits your roll
- Compare the bundled scan price, not just develop-only pricing, because delivered scan cost is what most film shooters actually pay.
- Turnaround is currently stored as 2-3 days; confirm current queue times before dropping off time-sensitive rolls.
- Mail-in is marked as accepted, so it may work even if you are outside the immediate neighbourhood.
- Walk-in is marked as accepted, making it suitable for local drop-off and pickup.
- E-6 support is flagged; slide-film shooters should still confirm current E-6 schedule before ordering.
Services
Pricing
| Film Type | Dev Only | Dev + Std Scan | Dev + Hi-Res Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-41 Color | $8.00/roll | $14.00/roll | $24.00/roll |
| Black & White | — | $16.00/roll | $26.00/roll |
| E-6 Slide | — | $20.00/roll | $30.00/roll |
| Scan Only | $10.00/roll | $20.00/roll |
35mm C-41: Dev Only $8, Dev + Standard Scan $14, Dev + Hi-Res Scan $24. 35mm B&W: Dev Only $10, Dev + Standard Scan $16, Dev + Hi-Res Scan $26. 35mm E-6: Dev Only $14, Dev + Standard Scan $20, Dev + Hi-Res Scan $30. 120 C-41/B&W/E-6: Dev Only $10, Dev + Standard Scan $16, Dev + Hi-Res Scan $26. Scan Only (35mm/120): Standard $10, Hi-Res $20. Standard scans are <20MB, Hi-Res scans are 20-50MB. Ultra scans (50MB+) are available as a custom order, contact for pricing.
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Last verified: 5 Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does film developing cost at Royal We Film Lab?
Royal We Film Lab charges $14.00/roll per roll for C-41 color film developing including scanning. 35mm C-41: Dev Only $8, Dev + Standard Scan $14, Dev + Hi-Res Scan $24. 35mm B&W: Dev Only $10, Dev + Standard Scan $16, Dev + Hi-Res Scan $26. 35mm E-6: Dev Only $14, Dev + Standard Scan $20, Dev + Hi-Res Scan $30. 120 C-41/B&W/E-6: Dev Only $10, Dev + Standard Scan $16, Dev + Hi-Res Scan $26. Scan Only (35mm/120): Standard $10, Hi-Res $20. Standard scans are <20MB, Hi-Res scans are 20-50MB. Ultra scans (50MB+) are available as a custom order, contact for pricing. Prices may change — check their website for the latest pricing.
How long does film developing take at Royal We Film Lab?
Royal We Film Lab typically has a 2-3 days turnaround for standard film processing. Standard processing takes C-41: 2-3 business days. B&W: 3-5 business days. E-6: 5-7 business days. 120 format: same as 35mm.. Check with the lab for current wait times.
What film types does Royal We Film Lab develop?
Royal We Film Lab develops: C-41 color negative film, black and white film, E-6 slide/reversal film, 120 medium format film.
Does Royal We Film Lab accept mail-in orders?
Yes, Royal We Film Lab accepts mail-in film orders. You can post your film to them for developing and scanning.