How to Print Passport Photos for Under $1 in 2026

The Two-Step Approach to Cheap Passport Photos

Create your compliant photo with PassportSnap

$0 to start. Upload your photo, select your country, download a print-ready 4×6 inch template with two correctly-sized passport photos laid out ready to cut.

Print the 4×6 file at any photo lab

Standard 4×6 photo prints cost 35–50 cents at most labs. You're printing a photo — not paying for a passport photo service.

Where to Print for Under $1 (2026 Prices)

Location	4×6 Print Price	Turnaround	Notes
Walmart Photo Center	~$0.35	1 hour or next day	Wide availability, good quality
Walgreens Photo	~$0.39	Same day (1 hour)	Order online, pick up in store
CVS Photo	~$0.40	Same day	Wide availability
Costco Photo	~$0.15–0.20	Same day (members only)	Cheapest option if you have membership
Sam's Club	~$0.19	Same day (members only)	Members only; great value
Target Photo	~$0.45	Same day	Good quality, convenient
Home printer	~$0.10–0.25	Instant	Needs glossy photo paper + color ink

Start with the Compliant Photo

PassportSnap creates a print-ready 4×6 template. Then print anywhere for under $1.

Create Your Passport Photo — Free

How to Order a Print Correctly

Download your PassportSnap output

PassportSnap generates a 4×6 inch layout with two 2×2 inch photos (for US) or the appropriate layout for your country.

Upload to photo lab app or website

Use the Walgreens, Walmart, or CVS app. Upload your 4×6 file and order a standard 4×6 photo print — NOT a "passport photo service."

Select "no borders" and "no auto-crop"

Most photo apps have an option to prevent auto-cropping. Make sure your full 4×6 layout prints as-is.

Cut the two photos apart

Use scissors or a paper trimmer to cut along the border between the two passport photos. Done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print my own passport photos at home?

Yes — if you print on glossy photo paper at 300 DPI. Regular office paper is not acceptable. Home printing on proper photo paper produces a fully acceptable passport photo.

Will the passport office accept a printed 4×6 sheet that I cut myself?

Yes — the State Department and other passport agencies don't require photos to be pre-cut. You cut the two 2×2 photos from the 4×6 sheet and submit them. The key is that the final photo meets all specifications.

Is there a difference between a 4×6 photo print and a "passport photo"?

At the photo lab, a "passport photo" means they take your photo and print it. A "4×6 print" means you provide the file and they print it. Same physical output, drastically different price.