What happens if film is exposed to too much light?

If film is exposed to too much light, it can become overexposed, resulting in images that are overly bright or washed out, with loss of detail in the highlights. The shadows may also lack contrast, leading to a flat appearance. Overexposure can compromise the overall quality of the photograph, making it difficult to recover details even during the development process. In extreme cases, the film may be rendered completely unusable.