Instax and Polaroid Film Guide
Every instant camera needs its own film. Buying the right film and storing it well is the key to good instant photos.
Updated 10 November 2026
Which film fits which camera
- Instax Mini film: Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera, Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 Instant Camera, Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 Instant Camera, Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Instant Camera, Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Hybrid Instant Camera, Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid Instant Camera.
- Instax Wide film: Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera, Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo Hybrid Instant Camera.
- Instax Square film: Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 Instant Camera.
- Polaroid i-Type / 600 film: Polaroid Now Gen 2 Instant Camera.
- Zink paper (no ink): Kodak Smile+ Hybrid Instant Camera, Canon Zoemini S2 Hybrid Instant Camera.
Pack sizes
Instax Mini and Wide film usually come in packs of 10 shots, often sold as twin packs (20 shots). Polaroid packs usually have 8 shots.
How to store film
Keep film cool and dry and away from direct sun; heat ruins instant film quickly in a Pakistani summer. Let it reach room temperature before shooting.
Tips for good prints
Shoot in good light, stay at least 60 cm from your subject (closer with selfie mode), and let the print develop face down without shaking it.
How instant film works
Each print has the chemicals inside. When the camera ejects the print, rollers spread the developer across the image and the photo appears in about 90 seconds.
