Need a passport photo without a trip to the counter?
People search for a passport photo near them because the form is due and the drugstore is the habit. The counter is fine when you are already in the store and you only need two small prints. It is a poor fit when the application wants a digital file with a strict pixel size, a 240 KB cap, or a head measurement you cannot check in the parking lot.
The counter prices below are figures commonly published in 2026. They change, and they are not a quote from those stores. Use them as a rough comparison, then check the store if you plan to go.
| Option | Typical price | What you leave with |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart photo counter | About $7.64 for two prints | You leave with paper. A portal-ready JPEG is usually a separate step. |
| USPS, where offered | About $15 | Appointment or a wait, depending on the office. |
| Walgreens | About $16.99 for two prints and a digital copy | You go to the store and wait for the printer. |
| CVS | About $17.99 for two prints; a digital copy is often extra | Same trip, similar wait. |
| Get2x2 digital | $9.95 | JPEG from a phone, watermark removed after payment. |
| Get2x2 bundle | $12.95 | That JPEG plus a 4×6 inch sheet you print at 100% scale. |
A home print is only as good as the scale setting. The sheet says to print at 100%, not fit-to-page. If the form wants a commercial photographer's stamp on the back, a counter may still be required — Canada is the case to read carefully.