How to Print Passport Photos at CVS, Walgreens & Walmart
The Expensive Way vs. the Smart Way
Most pharmacies and retail stores charge $14.99–$16.99 for just two passport photos. But there's a much cheaper option: create your own compliant passport photo online, then print it as a regular 4×6 photo for under $0.50.
Kindro generates a 4×6 print layout with four 2×2 passport photos arranged on a single sheet. Just send it to any photo printing service and cut along the guides.
Store-by-Store Printing Guide
CVS Photo
CVS offers in-store passport photos for $16.99 (two photos). Alternatively, use the CVS photo kiosk or the CVS Photo app to print Kindro's 4×6 layout as a standard photo print (~$0.39).
Walgreens Photo
Walgreens charges $16.99 for their passport photo service. Their photo kiosk also prints 4×6 photos (~$0.35). Upload the Kindro print layout, select 4×6 glossy, and pick it up in about an hour.
Walmart Photo Center
Walmart charges $7.44 for their passport photo service. Their regular 4×6 prints are about $0.25 — the cheapest option for printing your own passport photos.
Costco Photo Center
Costco no longer offers passport photo services in-store, but you can still print 4×6 photos for about $0.17 each through their online photo printing. Upload the Kindro layout and pick it up at your local warehouse.
Step-by-Step: Print Your Own Passport Photos
- Upload your photo to Kindro's free passport photo tool
- Download the 4×6 print layout (contains four 2×2 photos)
- Go to the photo kiosk or online printing portal at your store
- Select 4×6 glossy photo paper
- Upload the file and print
- Cut along the dotted guide lines to get four 2×2 photos
Tips for the Best Print Quality
- Always select glossy photo paper — matte finishes can cause rejection
- Print at actual size (do not scale to fit)
- Use a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter for clean edges
- Verify the final photo measures exactly 2×2 inches before submitting
Cost Comparison
| Store | Passport Photo Service | DIY with Kindro |
|---|---|---|
| CVS | $16.99 (2 photos) | ~$0.39 (4 photos) |
| Walgreens | $16.99 (2 photos) | ~$0.35 (4 photos) |
| Walmart | $7.44 (2 photos) | ~$0.25 (4 photos) |
| Costco | N/A | ~$0.17 (4 photos) |