Printing

Your Options

There are two main ways to get printed passport photos: pay a store to take and print them ($15–$17), or use a service like Snap2Pass to create compliant photos and print them yourself for under $1.

• 1CVS, Walgreens, and Staples offer full-service passport photos for $15–$17
• 2DIY option: create your photo online, then print a 4×6 sheet at any photo kiosk for $0.35–$0.50
• 3Amazon Photo prints ship free with Prime — great if you're not in a rush
• 4Walmart photo centers also accept 4×6 prints at self-service kiosks

Printing at Drugstores

CVS and Walgreens are the most popular options for same-day passport photos. Both offer in-store photo services where an associate takes your photo and prints it on the spot.

• 1CVS charges $16.99 for two 2×2 prints taken in-store
• 2Walgreens charges $16.99 for the same service
• 3Both also accept digital uploads — bring your own 4×6 file and print for under $0.50
• 4Same-day pickup is usually available within 1 hour for digital uploads

"You don't need to overpay for passport photos"

DIY Printing

The most affordable approach is to create your photo with Snap2Pass, download the print-ready 4×6 sheet, and print it at any photo kiosk. You get four copies for the price of a single print.

• 1Snap2Pass generates a 4×6 sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
• 2Upload the file to CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart photo websites
• 3Select "4×6 print" and choose same-day pickup
• 4Cut along the lines — you'll have 4 perfectly sized photos

Quality Tips

Print quality matters for official documents. A blurry or discolored print can get rejected even if the digital photo is perfect.

• 1Always print on glossy or matte photo paper — never plain paper
• 2Use the highest quality print setting available
• 3Check that colors look natural — avoid yellowish or washed-out prints
• 4Standard 4×6 prints at drugstores use proper photo paper by default