1. Sign in to Panchrome Connect.
2. Open Film & Scanning and choose a processing batch.
3. Add each roll and choose its development and scan options.
4. Review your estimate, then check out securely.
5. Download your processing order and shipping label.
6. Pack your rolls, attach the label and ship them to us.

We take care of the rest.

• C-41 colour negative: ₹825 per roll
• ECN-2 motion picture film: ₹975 per roll
• Black and white: ₹825 per roll
• Black and white reversal: ₹1,400 per roll
• E-6 colour slide: ₹1,475 per roll

Prices include development and basic scans. 18% GST is extra.

Most film is processed in collaboration with Darkroom8, an experienced specialist film lab in Malaysia. We coordinate the batches, paperwork and movement of your film from start to finish.

Speciality black and white processing is done in house at our Mumbai studio, using a range of chemistries.

Darkroom8 gives our community access to dedicated analog expertise, professional equipment and a wider range of processes, handled through scheduled batches. Location does not decide quality. Chemical control, consistency, technician experience, scanner calibration and careful handling do.

Your result also depends on how the film was exposed, its age and how it was stored.

Yes. For speciality black and white work, such as particular developers or unusual stocks, we process in house in Mumbai using multiple chemistries. Message lab@panchromeproject.com before you send your film so we can talk through the best approach.

35mm and 120. For 35mm we can also scan standard frames, half-frame photographs and panoramic frames. Common medium format frame sizes shot on 120 are supported.

Yes. Every roll includes development and standard JPEG scans of approximately 2000 by 3000 pixels.

Yes. You can upgrade to high-resolution JPEGs of up to approximately 6000 by 4000 pixels, or choose TIFF files for more editing flexibility. These are charged per roll, and the price appears in your estimate.

Depending on the film and service, scans come from Noritsu 900, Noritsu 1800 and Fuji Frontier scanners. Black and white reversal film is scanned on an Epson V850.

You will receive a permanent Dropbox link to view and download your files once processing and scanning are complete. We suggest downloading and backing up your scans as soon as you get them.

Yes, for supported film types, when you add your roll. It is charged per stop, per roll. Please check that the adjustment is set on the correct roll.

Yes. ECN-2 processing is available for Kodak Vision3 and other compatible motion picture stocks, and it includes remjet removal.

Yes. Every roll is configured on its own, so one batch can have different processes, scan sizes and push or pull instructions.

Put rolls in protective containers or a secure, moisture-resistant pouch, and pack them in a sturdy outer box. Put the processing order inside and attach the shipping label clearly on the outside. Please do not send loose rolls in a courier envelope.

It depends on the batch, the process, the shipping schedule and the number of rolls. Timelines are estimates and start once your film has been received and checked in. E-6 and reversal processes take longer.

Yes. Choose the negative return option on your order. A handling charge applies, and any return shipping is calculated by destination. Negatives travel in special tamper-proof envelopes so they stay flat and safe.

Development cannot guarantee usable images, because results depend on the film's age, storage, exposure, camera and past handling. Processing charges still apply, because the chemical process has been done. If the lab notices something unusual, we will contact you where we can.

Undeveloped film can be affected by strong X-ray or CT scanners, especially fast film or film scanned many times. We pack film carefully, ship it marked Do Not X-ray and work with our partners to limit scanning. Screening is controlled by the authorities, so we cannot promise full protection.

If you are sending very high-speed, infrared or otherwise sensitive film, contact us first.

Each roll is priced by the process it needs. The base price includes development and standard JPEG scans. Extras apply only when you choose them: high-resolution JPEGs, TIFF files, push or pull, half-frame or panoramic scanning, and negative return. Your estimate in Connect shows the full total, with 18% GST, before you pay.

Yes. Our Film Archive shows images from our community, processed and scanned at Darkroom8.