The Best Mobile App for Film Photographers – The Darkroom App!

If you shoot film and haven’t downloaded The Darkroom Mobile App yet, you’re missing out on the easiest, most convenient way to develop and print your film – whether you’re at home or on the go. Available for both iOS and Android, our app gives you the full power of our website, right in your pocket. From placing orders and tracking your film to downloading scans and ordering prints, everything you can do on our website can now be done from the convenience of your phone.

The Darkroom has been developing film for over 45 years, using time-tested dip-and-dunk processing trusted by professional and amateur photographers alike. We develop 35mm, 120 medium format, disposable cameras, and more – all in-house. Whether it’s C-41 color negative, black and white, or E-6 slide film, our expert team ensures every roll is processed with care and consistency.

But what truly sets us apart is how our mobile app blends that traditional quality with modern convenience. It’s never been easier to send in your film, view your scans, and order prints – all without needing to sit down at a computer. If you’re a film photographer looking for a better, faster, and more flexible way to manage your film workflow, the Darkroom Mobile App is the perfect solution. It brings the full-service film lab experience to your fingertips, anytime and anywhere.

Easy Film Developing on the Go

With our app, you can:

• Order film development, scanning, and proof prints anytime, anywhere.
• Choose from our three scan options; Standard, Enhanced, and Super Scans.
• Add custom options like push/pull processing, half frame, pano scans, etc.

Pair it with our free postage-paid film mailer, and you can drop your film in the mail from home or while traveling. Just fill out the included order form or write your order number on it – then send it in. It’s that simple.

View and Manage Your Film Scans

Once your film is developed and scanned, your photos will appear in the app:

• View and download your film scans.
• Share images directly to social media or send them to friends.
• Rename albums and customize your album cover photos.
• Organize your scans and orders with ease.

Your Digital Film Vault

One of the best features is our FOS which stands for File Organizing System. For only $18/year, you get unlimited access to all your past film scans – stored securely in your account. As a longtime customer, I can personally access every film scan I’ve had developed since 2016. That’s nearly a decade of memories – organized, searchable, and safe. If anything ever happens to your hard drive or storage device, you’ve got a secure backup waiting in The Darkroom app(as well as at TheDarkroom.com).

Prints Made Easy – From Film or Digital

Our app doesn’t stop at developing:

• Order prints directly from your phone, whether from your film scans or your digital photos
• Print from iPhone photos, digital camera files, or old scans
• Choose from a wide range of print options:
  • Traditional photographic color prints
  • True black & white prints on Ilford Silver Gelatin RC paper
  • Framed prints, canvas, metal, woodblock, and acrylic prints

Download the App Today