Yes, film can be damaged in the post, but most risks are reduced through rigid, sealed and tracked packaging.
The most common danger is physical or logistical rather than the ordinary postal journey itself.
What to know
- Crushed cassettes
- Wet backing paper
- Heat in vehicles or mailboxes
- Torn envelopes
- Lost untracked packages
- Detached order information
Development and scanning
Laboratories cannot develop film that never arrives and cannot guarantee images on film already damaged before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Can Berlin Photo Studio handle it?
Use tracking and keep the receipt until the laboratory confirms arrival.
Should I identify the format or process before ordering?
Yes whenever possible. Photograph labels and packaging, and never open unknown exposed film in daylight.
Where can I learn more?
Follow the mail-in packaging guide.
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