126 Negative Film Facts & History

In 1963, Kodak introduced a new film, encased in a plastic cartridge, for which they re-introduced the 126 designation. The term 126 was intended to show that images were 26mm square, using Kodak's common 1xx film numbering system. However the image size is actually 28 x 28 mm, but usually reduced to approximately 26.5 x 26.5 mm by masking during printing or mounting (126 slides). The positioning of the image is fixed by the cartridge. The width of the film is the same as 35 mm, but the perforation consists of just one registration hole per image.

The format was introduced by Kodak under the brand name Kodapak, together with the Instamatic camera. Although the Instamatic name is sometimes treated as synonymous with the 126 format, Kodak also used it on its later 110-format cameras, which they called Pocket Instamatic and on its "M" series 8mm movie cameras.

Viewing your 126 negative films is difficult due to their small size. Once we convert your 126 negative films to digital, you can view them anyway you want, anytime you want and anywhere you want. Once we convert your 126 films, you can view the digital files on your TV using your DVD player, view them on your computer, laptop, smart phone, tablet or view them online.