Every Instax Mini camera and Mini printer takes the same film: 10 shots a pack, about $0.95 a shot in a twin pack. The editions, which cameras fit, and how to buy it.
Every Instax Mini camera, from the Mini 8 and Mini 9 to the Mini 12, 13, 41, 99, Evo and LiPlay, takes this one cartridge, and so do the Mini Link printers. You never need “Mini 12 film” or “Mini 11 film”. You need Instax Mini film, and the only real choices are the edition and the size of the pack. List prices below are from instaxus.com on November 11, 2026; other prices are rounded typical prices.
Which cameras and printers take Instax Mini film
Fujifilm’s Mini film page says the film is for use in all Instax Mini cameras and the Instax SHARE printer, and its newer Mini Link printers take the same cartridge. instaxus.com lists three groups on every Mini film page: Mini analog cameras, Mini hybrid cameras and Mini smartphone printers.
Other brands build cameras around the same cartridge. The Leica Sofort 2, the Lomo’Instant, Lomo’Instant Automat and Automat Glass, the MiNT TL70 2.0 and the NONS SL645 all load standard Instax Mini film. Older Fujifilm models such as the Mini 8, 9, 11, 40 and 90 take it too.
| Model | Type | Film or media | Price | Owner rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instax Mini SE | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $64 | About 4 out of 5 |
| Instax Mini 12 | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $79.95 | About 4.5 out of 5 |
| Instax Mini 13 | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $89.95 | n/a |
| Instax Mini Link 3 | Instant photo printer | Instax Mini | List price $99.95 | About 4.5 out of 5 |
| Instax Mini 41 | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $109.95 | About 4 out of 5 |
| Lomo'Instant | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $119, often about $80 | n/a |
| Lomo'Instant Automat | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $149 | n/a |
| Instax Mini LiPlay | Hybrid instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $159.95, often about $200 | About 4.5 out of 5 |
| Instax Mini Link+ | Instant photo printer | Instax Mini | List price $169.95 | n/a |
| Lomo'Instant Automat Glass | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | About $170 | n/a |
| Instax Mini 99 | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $199.95 | About 4.5 out of 5 |
| Instax Mini Evo | Hybrid instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $234.95 | About 4.5 out of 5 |
| Instax Mini LiPlay+ | Hybrid instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $234.95 | n/a |
| Leica Sofort 2 | Hybrid instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $389 | n/a |
| MiNT InstantFlex TL70 2.0 | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | About $390 | n/a |
| Instax Mini Evo Cinema | Hybrid instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $409.95 | n/a |
| NONS SL645 | Analog instant camera | Instax Mini | List price $499 | n/a |
Prices and ratings checked in November 2026.
One exception catches gift buyers. The Instax Pal is a digital camera with no film inside; it prints through a separate Instax printer. If you are still choosing a camera, our best Instax camera guide and the Instax printer vs camera comparison cover that decision.
Instax Mini film specs
| Spec | Instax Mini |
|---|---|
| Print size | 86 x 54 mm (3.39 x 2.13 in) |
| Picture size | 62 x 46 mm (2.44 x 1.81 in) |
| Film speed | ISO 800 |
| Shots per pack | 10 |
| Development | About 90 seconds, no shaking |
| Working temperature | 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) |
The print is about the size of a credit card. The film develops on its own once it leaves the camera, and instaxus.com says you do not need to shake it. For how the Mini print compares with Square, Wide and Polaroid, see instant film sizes.
Instax Mini film types
Every edition uses the same 86 x 54 mm sheet and the same 62 x 46 mm picture area. What changes is the border, or the colour of the picture itself. On November 11, 2026, instaxus.com listed these Mini editions:
- White: the plain white border, sold as the mini Twin Film Pack (20 prints).
- Monochrome: black and white pictures.
- Black Border: a colour picture with a black frame.
- Design editions: Rainbow, Macaron, Contact Sheet, Soft Glitter, Sprinkles, Soft Lavender, Heart Sketch, Spray Art, Confetti, Pink Lemonade, Mermaid Tail, Pastel Galaxy and Stone Gray.
The designs cost more per shot. instaxus.com lists most single 10-print editions, Monochrome and Black Border included, at an MSRP of $18.99, about $1.90 a shot. Its MSRP for the white twin pack is $25.99 for 20 prints, about $1.30 a shot, though the twin pack is often found for about $19. Stone Gray was the exception at $15.75.
So a sensible split is white film for everyday shots and a pack of a design edition for a party or a gift. The Monochrome, Rainbow, Macaron and Contact Sheet editions are all on Amazon, often from third-party sellers, so check that the price is for one pack or for several.
Twin packs, value packs and “100 packs”
The Instax Mini twin pack is the default buy. It is often found for about $19 for 20 shots, about $0.95 a shot, and owners often rate it about 4.5 out of 5.
If you shoot a lot, Fujifilm’s own bulk pack holds 120 shots, not 100. The Instax Mini Value Pack is often found for about $100, about $0.85 a shot. That is about 10 cents a shot less than six twin packs for the same 120 shots.
Skip most “100 pack” listings. Most 100-shot Instax Mini listings are third-party bundles that cost more per shot than twin packs. Five twin packs give you the same 100 shots for about $95. Our cheap instant film page has the full price breakdown for every format.
Shop prices for the twin pack move around. If a bundle throws in an album or stickers, divide the price by the number of shots and compare it with about $0.95.
How to load it and what the counter means
The Mini 12 manual shows the order in pictures: insert the cartridge, then eject the black film cover before your first photo. After that, the film counter counts down from 10 with each photo and shows 0 once the pack is finished.
Don’t open the back of the camera until the counter reaches 0. Fujifilm’s manual warns that opening the door exposes the unused sheets, turns them white and ruins them. Other Mini cameras follow the same idea; check your own manual for the exact buttons.
Storing Mini film and when it expires
The date on an Instax box is an expiry date, not a production date. Use the film before it.
Fujifilm UK says to keep Instax film in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, between 5 and 40°C, and says a fridge is not really necessary in that range. When you fly, carry film in your hand luggage: the Mini 12 manual warns that checked-bag X-ray inspection can fog unused film. Once a pack is loaded, the manual says to use it as soon as possible. Expired Instax film may give less vibrant colours and odd streaks, according to Fujifilm UK. Our page on whether instant film expires shows how to read the date and what old film looks like.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Instax Mini film?
Not in the same size. Leica sells Sofort-branded packs (Warm White and Neo Gold) that fit Mini cameras, but they cost more per shot than Fujifilm’s twin pack. Polaroid film does not fit, and neither do Instax Square or Wide. The cheaper move is to buy Fujifilm’s film in bigger packs: about $0.85 a shot in the Value Pack against about $0.95 in a twin pack.
If you want bigger prints later, Instax Square film and Instax Wide film need their own cameras, and both cost more per shot. Our Instax Mini vs Square vs Wide comparison covers which size to pick. To keep the finished prints, see albums sized for Instax Mini and our guide to displaying instant photos.
Sources
- https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/consumer/instax/film/mini: Instax Mini film, Hi-Speed ISO 800, 10 photos per cartridge, for use in all instax mini cameras and the instax SHARE printer.
- https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/consumer/instax/cameras/mini12/specifications: film size 86 x 54 mm, picture size 62 x 46 mm.
- https://www.instaxus.com/film/mini/ and the edition pages under https://www.instaxus.com/film/ (2026-11-11): edition names, 86 x 54 mm film, 62 x 46 mm picture, about 90 seconds to develop, 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C), 10 prints per pack (20 for the twin pack), compatibility groups, and MSRPs ($25.99 twin pack, $18.99 for most editions, $15.75 Stone Gray). The mini Monochrome page describes it as black and white film.
- https://www.instaxus.com/faqs/how-do-i-develop-my-instax-instant-film/: develops in about 90 seconds, no need to shake.
- Our product database, 2026-11-11: typical prices, rounded, for the twin pack and the 120-photo Value Pack.
- Instax Mini 12 user’s guide (https://instax.jp/mini_12/assets/pdf/manual_naen.pdf): loading order, the film counter counting down from 10, the warning about opening the back, using loaded film soon, and carrying film in carry-on luggage to avoid checked-bag X-rays.
- https://instax.co.uk/how-to-keep-your-instax-film-fresh-and-flawless/: storage temperature, the fridge advice, the expiry date and the effect of expired film.
- Our product records for each camera’s film format, and the Leica Sofort 2 record for Leica’s own Sofort packs.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Instax Mini 12 use the same film as the Mini 9 or Mini 11?
Yes. The Mini 9, Mini 11, Mini 12 and every other Instax Mini camera take the same Instax Mini film, and so do the Mini Link printers. Fujifilm sells one Mini cartridge for all of them.
How many pictures are in a pack of Instax Mini film?
10 per cartridge. A twin pack holds 20, and Fujifilm's Value Pack holds 120 (12 packs of 10).
Why do some Instax Mini film listings cost so much more?
Many of the big listings are third-party bundles, and most Instax Mini '100 packs' cost more per shot than Fujifilm's own packs. Fujifilm's twin pack is often found for about $19 (about $0.95 a shot) and its 120-shot Value Pack for about $100 (about $0.85).
Can you use other film in an Instax Mini camera?
Only Instax Mini size film. Leica sells its own Sofort-branded packs in that size, and they fit. Polaroid film and Instax Square or Wide film do not fit a Mini camera.
How long does Instax Mini film last?
Use it before the expiry date printed on the box. Fujifilm says to keep it somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, between 5 and 40°C. Once a pack is in the camera, the Mini 12 manual says to use it as soon as possible.
Is Instax Mini Monochrome film black and white?
Yes. instaxus.com describes mini Monochrome as film for black and white photos. It fits every Mini camera and printer and holds 10 prints a pack.
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