FAQ's

It depends on your specific camera model. Here is a quick breakdown:

• i-Type Film: Used in modern cameras like the Polaroid Now, Now+, I-2, OneStep 2, OneStep+, and the Polaroid Lab.
• 600 Film: Works with vintage 600 cameras (from the 80s, 90s, and 00s), as well as modern i-Type cameras.
• SX-70 Film: Specially formulated for vintage Polaroid SX-70 folding cameras.
• Go Film: A smaller format made exclusively for the Polaroid Go camera.

Every pack of Polaroid film is stamped with a production date—the date your film was manufactured (not the expiration date!). For best results, Polaroid recommends using your film within 12 months of this production date.

We recommend storing your unopened film packs flat inside a fridge at a constant temperature between 4 – 18°C (41 – 65°F). Do not freeze your film packs! Freezing will permanently damage the film chemistry.

Before shooting, allow the film to sit for at least 1 hour to return to room temperature.

Yes, airport X-ray scanners can ruin unexposed Polaroid film, often causing pink fogging or cloudy marks. Always carry your unexposed film in your carry-on luggage (never in checked bags) and politely request a hand inspection from airport security personnel. Note: Fully developed photos are safe and will not be affected by X-rays.

No! Despite the famous song, shaking or bending your photo during development can disrupt the chemical spread and ruin the image. Handle your developing photos gently by the thick bottom border.

Yes. Polaroid film remains highly sensitive to light immediately after it is ejected. Leave it under the camera's film shield for a few seconds. Once removed, keep it shielded from strong light sources while it develops (e.g., place it face down on a table, or inside a dark pocket).

Polaroid film chemistry is highly sensitive to temperature. It works best between 13 – 28°C (55 – 82°F).

• Too Hot (> 28°C / 82°F): Photos tend to develop with a yellow, orange, or pink tint and lower contrast.
• Too Cold (< 13°C / 55°F): Photos tend to emerge over-exposed with a cyan (blue) tint. Keep your camera and developing photos close to your body in cold weather to keep them warm.

Light is analog photography's best friend. Because instant film requires a lot of light, you should almost always use the flash indoors. If you shoot indoors without a flash, the camera will automatically use a longer exposure time, meaning any slight movement from your hands will result in a blurry photo.

This is usually caused by dirty camera rollers. The rollers are responsible for evenly spreading the chemical paste across the photo as it ejects. Cleaning your camera rollers with a damp cloth should be part of your regular camera maintenance.

For the first 30 days after exposure, do not compress or seal your photos (like in an album). This allows them to dry out completely and halts the chemical processes. After 30 days, store them in an album or a dry, dark environment. If framing them, we recommend using frames with UV protection.