Quick answer
Walmart Photo can be used to print a US passport photo if you prepare the file correctly first. The lowest-friction DIY workflow is to create a compliant 2x2 passport photo, place it on a standard 4x6 print sheet, and order that file as a regular 4x6 photo print.
Printing alone does not make the photo passport-compliant. The uploaded file must already preserve the 2 x 2 inch photo size, correct head size, plain background, and even lighting required by the US Department of State.
Walmart passport photo options
Walmart Photo services can vary by store and online pickup option, so check your local store before relying on a same-day passport photo. For most applicants, there are two practical paths:
- Prepared 4x6 photo print: upload a ready-made 4x6 sheet that contains one or more correctly sized 2x2 passport photos.
- In-store help, where available: some locations may offer photo assistance, but availability, timing, and accepted products can vary.
If you want more control over sizing, create the passport photo online first and treat Walmart as the print lab.
How to print a 2x2 passport photo at Walmart on a 4x6 sheet
- Take a new color photo against a plain white or off-white background with even lighting.
- Use Passport-Selfie's US passport photo tool to crop the image to the required 2x2 format and generate a print-ready 4x6 sheet.
- Save the 4x6 file without editing it in another app.
- Upload the file to Walmart Photo or bring it to a Walmart photo kiosk.
- Select a standard 4x6 photo print.
- Check the preview and turn off or avoid any crop, zoom, border, collage, or fit-to-frame adjustment.
- After pickup, measure the printed 2x2 photo and cut it neatly with a ruler or paper cutter.
For the general no-crop workflow, see the 4x6 passport photo printing guide. If you are comparing pharmacy pickup options, read the CVS vs Walgreens passport photo 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 Walmart printing
- Final photo size must be 2 x 2 inches.
- Head height should be 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches from chin to top of head.
- Use a plain white or off-white background with no shadows.
- Face the camera directly with a neutral expression or natural smile and both eyes open.
- Do not use glasses, hats, uniforms, filters, damaged prints, or low-resolution screenshots.
Before submitting your application, confirm the latest rules on the official US Department of State passport photo requirements page.
Common Walmart printing mistakes
- Letting the print preview crop the file: even a small zoom can make the final 2x2 photo the wrong size.
- Ordering a collage or template: use a normal 4x6 photo print for a prepared passport photo sheet.
- Starting with a dark selfie: photo lab prints can look darker than a phone screen, so use bright, even lighting.
- Skipping the ruler check: measure both the 2 x 2 inch cut size and the head height before using the print in a passport application.
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.
Sources and last review
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026. Passport photo rules and retailer services can change, so verify official requirements before submitting your application.
- US Department of State passport photo requirements
- Retail prices, pickup availability, and kiosk behavior may vary by location and promotion.
