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Fromex Photo & Digital

Photo lab · Signal Hill, CA · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%75+47.6Reliability 28%92+26Replies to reviews 8%51+4.2Experts Score= 78Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#300 of 312 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 4%
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · 23 photos
87%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
23%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Fromex Photo & Digital at a glance

Google reviewers rate Fromex Photo & Digital 4.7 out of 5 based on 104 reviews. Customers frequently praise the lab for fast turnaround times, high-quality film development, scanning, and printing services, as well as friendly and knowledgeable staff. Recurring criticisms in lower-rated feedback include high pricing compared to competitors and occasional issues with customer service responsiveness or product quality.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 104 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 104 Google reviews (68 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 23% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 30, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Signal Hill, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other photographers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction75Reliability92Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews51Satisfaction: 75 (median 99)Reliability: 92 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 51 (median 62)
Fromex Photo & DigitalPhotographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Fromex Photo & Digital: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Fromex Photo & Digital: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
92
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Fromex Photo & Digital: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fromex Photo & Digital: 51/100 on this factor. Category median: 62.C
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Star ratings

104 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars9087%
  • 4 stars66%
  • 3 stars55%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star22%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 68 written reviews

  • Praise7689%
  • Complaints911%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response2428%
  • Staff & attitude2226%
  • Quality & results1619%
  • Would recommend1315%
  • Price & value89%
  • Communication11%
  • Honesty & trust11%

What customers talk about

We read 68 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They have a fast turnaround for in-store pickup, and the print quality is excellent.”
  • “If you want one of the most professional photo labs and printing locations in Southern California you found it with Fromex.”
  • “Their prints are top notch and all my clients always love them.”
    “On my most recent order, the post office messed up the box that ruined the photos inside and John sent me a new set that came in almost immediately.”
  • “My go-to film-processing lab close to home for decades.”
    “The scans are ok, but expensive - I highly recommend checking out Rewind Film Lab instead.”
  • “…ses fresh chemistry and top of the line Noritsu scanner with a really great price for high resolution scans.…”
    “It’s very expensive ($60 for two rolls developed and prints) and my prints came back with markings on the images that would’ve come from damage to the film.”
  • “They quickly communicated back as to when I could expect delivery, and the 10 x 15 prints protected in a shipping tube arrived on time beautifully done.”
  • “Quick service, reliable good quality work.”

People customers mention

  • Beach 6 reviews
  • John 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

M.D.Local Guide · 173 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

My go-to film-processing lab close to home for decades. My processed films are flawless & dust-free. Scans are equally flawless. They are courteous and polite people.

JeffreyLocal Guide · 43 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I’m new to Long Beach, and I’ve been dropping my film off here for the last few months. The customer service is excellent and the turnaround time has always been great. Look no further than Fromex for your film developing, scanning and printing needs!

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Johnny12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Excellent. Quality and speed. Customer service was great! Really appreciated the response and attentiveness. Thanks Toni

KristinLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

They have a fast turnaround for in-store pickup, and the print quality is excellent. Folks here are knowledgeable and friendly. Will keep printing here for years to come!

e_journo8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★

Extremely rude and disinterested lady on the phone. Their website shows my 6000x4000 resolution photos blurry so I called to make sure I wasn’t doing something wrong, asked if the site was compressing them. Lady acted like I was an idiot, said the website didn’t do that. I implore you to upload a 6000x4000 photo and…

AnnaLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I've been ordering prints from Fromex since 2021! They were recommended by a family photographer and I never looked back since. Even when I moved to a different state, I would still order from them. Quality and customer service is amazing! On my most recent order, the post office messed up the box that ruined the…

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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M.D. BeltranLocal Guide · 173 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews M.D. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My go-to film-processing lab close to home for decades. My processed films are flawless & dust-free. Scans are equally flawless. They are courteous and polite people.

Jeffrey SamuelLocal Guide · 43 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeffrey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’m new to Long Beach, and I’ve been dropping my film off here for the last few months. The customer service is excellent and the turnaround time has always been great. Look no further than Fromex for your film developing, scanning and printing needs!

Response from the owner · 9 months ago

Hi Jeffrey, welcome to Long Beach! We are so glad you found us. It’s been a pleasure handling your film over the last few months, and we really appreciate the kind words about our service and turnaround times. We look forward to seeing what you shoot next!

Jade10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jade has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quick response times, professional, and kind. :)

Jim Carter8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They do beautiful work and do it fast

Johnny12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Johnny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent. Quality and speed. Customer service was great! Really appreciated the response and attentiveness. Thanks Toni

Kristin ElizabethLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They have a fast turnaround for in-store pickup, and the print quality is excellent. Folks here are knowledgeable and friendly. Will keep printing here for years to come!

e_journo8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews e_journo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Extremely rude and disinterested lady on the phone. Their website shows my 6000x4000 resolution photos blurry so I called to make sure I wasn’t doing something wrong, asked if the site was compressing them. Lady acted like I was an idiot, said the website didn’t do that. I implore you to upload a 6000x4000 photo and tell me what it looks like on the site. Update: I appreciated John calling me back, but the crux of the issue was that the woman on the phone told me that the blurriness I was describing "didn't happen." The images evidently are compressed on screen as detailed in John's response. I appreciate John's explanation but I received no apology for his staffer's lack of knowledge or rude tone. It appears that Fromex might be a good place to print pictures, but after my experience I don't care to find out.

Response from the owner · a year ago

e_journo, Thanks for visiting our website and placing an order. Your original image file that you uploaded is downloaded to our lab without any changes. We print from your original file. All images displayed on your screen when ordering are small screen resolution images that display at 72dpi at the size they appear on your screen. This greatly speeds up your ordering experience. Remember that you are using e-commerce ordering software, not Photoshop. Everything you see on the screen are screen resolution files. Thank you for your interest in Fromex. John

Anna GalmanLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I've been ordering prints from Fromex since 2021! They were recommended by a family photographer and I never looked back since. Even when I moved to a different state, I would still order from them. Quality and customer service is amazing! On my most recent order, the post office messed up the box that ruined the photos inside and John sent me a new set that came in almost immediately. Highly recommend this business.

BornReadyFilms2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews BornReadyFilms has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

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Tony TrippLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

If you want one of the most professional photo labs and printing locations in Southern California you found it with Fromex. When I was working exclusively with film they were amazing. I could even bring bear film to them and they were able to process it. No problem, you just have to let them know. Their prints are top notch and all my clients always love them. I can't recommend them highly enough. They're so good. They do get busy so make sure that you check in with them about lead times for jobs. But other than that they are a surefire winner when it comes to getting jobs done well and professionally.

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Business details

  • Address: 2699 E 28th St Unit 405, Signal Hill, CA 90755
  • Phone: (562) 290-8124
  • Website: fromex.com
  • Service area: Signal Hill, CA