Mail-in film scanning for 35mm, 120 / medium format, and large format. Wet mounted. High dynamic range. Clean tonality. True 16-bit TIFF delivery.
Want the full overview page? Go to drum scanning service . For negatives: scan-only vs converted .
Why drum scans look different
- Wet mounting + flatness: consistent focus across the frame, fewer Newton rings.
- True 16-bit headroom: cleaner edits for Portra, Ektar, slide film, and dense B&W.
- Shadow detail on E-6: deep tones hold colour and separation instead of falling apart.
- Edge-to-edge sharpness: stable mounting on an optically flat drum.
- Cleaner contrast edges: detail without “crispy” halos.
Formats we scan
Want full borders, uncropped 120, or 35mm sprockets? Tell us before we scan.
Scan sizes (M vs L)
M is ideal for most client work, editorial, and web. L is best for large prints, exhibitions, dense negatives, and serious archive digitising. Full guide: film scan sizes (M vs L) .
Quick pricing (common formats)
Prices are in EUR and include 21% VAT. Scans only. Minimum order is €50. Full list: film scan prices & scan sizes .
If you need a specific output for printing, include your target print size and viewing distance and we’ll scan for the end use.
Negative conversion (scan-only vs converted)
All film is scanned as a positive. Slide film is already “positive” colour on the film. Negatives need conversion. Guide: negative conversion for drum scans.
We deliver the original scan files as 16-bit TIFF in Lab colour space. Ideal if you already have a workflow and want full control.
We convert using Negative Lab Pro and deliver 16-bit TIFF in ProPhoto RGB. Conversion adds a 25% processing fee (no batch processing).
Scan options that matter: for 120 full frame tell us not to crop; 35mm sprockets are possible if requested in advance; if you want space between frames for balance checks, tell us.
How it works
Real scan examples
Open and zoom. Check gradients, shadow separation, and grain. More: drum scan examples .
FAQ
Standard delivery is true 16-bit TIFF files via Dropbox. If you need a different delivery method (for example USB), tell us before scanning.
Yes. We scan colour negatives, black & white negatives, and slide film (E-6). Slide film is scanned as a positive.
Typical turnaround is 1–2 weeks depending on the queue. If you have a deadline, message first and we’ll confirm timing.
Yes, but tell us in advance. For 120 we can avoid cropping. For 35mm, sprockets are doable if requested ahead of time.
Optional. Scan-only negatives: 16-bit TIFF in Lab colour space. If we convert using Negative Lab Pro: 16-bit TIFF in ProPhoto RGB. Conversion adds a 25% processing fee because we do not batch process.
Yes. Minimum order is €50.
