Quick answer
You can get a passport photo at participating Walgreens locations, or you can create a compliant 2x2 photo online and print it at Walgreens as a standard 4x6 photo print.
The 4x6 route is usually cheaper, but you must make sure the final cut photo is exactly 2 x 2 inches and follows US passport photo rules.
Walgreens passport photo options
Walgreens is useful in two different ways:
- Full-service passport photo: Walgreens staff take and print the photo at a participating location.
- Standard 4x6 print: you upload a prepared 4x6 sheet that contains correctly sized 2x2 passport photos.
If your goal is to save money, use the standard 4x6 print workflow. If your goal is maximum convenience and you do not mind paying more, check whether your local Walgreens offers full-service passport photos.
How to print a 2x2 passport photo at Walgreens on a 4x6 sheet
- Take a clear photo with good lighting and a plain light background.
- Use Passport-Selfie to crop it to US passport photo size and create a 4x6 print-ready sheet.
- Save the 4x6 file to your phone or computer.
- Upload it to Walgreens Photo or bring it to a Walgreens photo kiosk.
- Choose a regular 4x6 photo print.
- Check the preview carefully. Do not allow the image to be cropped, stretched, or zoomed.
- After pickup, cut out the 2x2 photo with a ruler or paper cutter.
If you are comparing Walgreens with CVS, read the full CVS vs Walgreens passport photo printing guide.
Online Passport Photo App
- Take a photo or upload it
- AI validates your photo
- Preview the final version
- Receive a print-ready digital file
- Have it sent to you by mail if needed
US passport photo requirements to check before Walgreens printing
- Final photo size: 2 x 2 inches.
- Head size: 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches from chin to top of head.
- Plain white or off-white background.
- No glasses, hats, heavy shadows, or filters.
- Photo should be recent and show your current appearance.
Confirm the latest rules on the official US Department of State photo requirements page.
Common Walgreens printing mistakes
- Ordering the wrong product: choose a standard 4x6 print for a prepared sheet, not a collage or enlargement.
- Automatic crop: if Walgreens zooms the file, the 2x2 photo may become the wrong size.
- Dark print: avoid starting with a low-light photo because prints can look darker than phone screens.
- Wrong expectations: store staff may treat a 4x6 print differently from a full-service passport photo. That is normal; you are printing a prepared sheet.
About the Author: Timur Amirov
Timur Amirov founded Passport-Selfie and writes practical passport photo guides to help travelers create compliant photos online and print them affordably.
