C41 Film to Digital Service
Your C-41 film may be partially exposed, fully exposed, or already developed—either way, Heirloom takes care of it. We develop and digitize color negative film into high-quality 600 DPI JPG images, organized in your secure online vault and returned with your original film.
What is C-41 film, and can Heirloom convert it to digital?
C-41 is the standard process used for most color negative film. Heirloom can develop and digitize C-41 film or digitize already-developed negatives, delivering high-quality 600 DPI JPG images you can stream, download, and share.
Do I need to know what condition my film is in before sending it?
No. You don’t need to sort, label, or identify anything. Send everything you have, and Heirloom will inspect each canister, determine its condition, and send you a clear, itemized quote before any work begins.
What do the numbers (1–4) on a film canister mean?
The number in the canister window indicates exposure status:
- 1 = unexposed (do not send)
- 2 = partially exposed
- 3 = fully exposed
- 4 = already developed
Can Heirloom handle partially exposed rolls?
Yes. If a roll is partially exposed (2), Heirloom will develop it and digitize only the frames that contain images. You’re charged the same flat rate, regardless of how many frames were used.
What if my film is already developed?
If your canister shows 4, the film has already been processed into negatives. Heirloom will digitize those negatives directly, preserving every image that exists without re-developing the film.
How is C-41 film developing priced?
C-41 film is priced per canister, not by the number of exposures. Whether a roll has 24 or 36 frames, and whether it’s partially or fully exposed, the price remains the same.
How are my images delivered, and will I get my film back?
Each canister receives a unique label that matches an online folder in your Heirloom digital vault, containing all images from that roll. All original film materials are carefully returned to you after digitization.
How It Works
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Deliver Your Old Media
Buy a secure shipping box or label.
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Review & Approve
We count and classify everything using our published prices. You approve before we digitize.
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Relive & Share
Enjoy your memories securely in the cloud. Download anytime. USB available if you want it.
Choose How to Deliver
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Buy a Labeled Box
Put everything into one of our secure boxes. Drop off at any UPS Store. Starts at only $25 and includes the return of your old media.
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Use Your Own Box
Add this label to any box and ship it today! Drop off at any UPS Store. Only $20 for any size box and includes the return of your old media.
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Self Ship to Heirloom
Already have a preferred shipper? Go ahead and self ship. This is a great option if you're not very concerned about the return of your old media.
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Deliver In Person
No appointment needed. Get expert help from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday from our facility at 11 eWall Street in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
