Passport Photo: Store vs Online

CVS, Walgreens, and other stores charge $15-17 for passport photos. Online services like IDPicly cost $3.99. Both are accepted equally. Here's the full comparison.

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Price & Feature Comparison

Feature	IDPicly	CVS	Walgreens	USPS
Price	$3.99	$16.99	$16.99	$15.00
Print Cost (if needed)	+$0.15 at Walmart	Included	Included	Included
Total Cost	~$4.14	$16.99	$16.99	$15.00
Time Required	60 seconds	15-30 min	15-30 min	20-45 min
Drive Required
Available 24/7
Digital File Included
Unlimited Retakes
Money-Back Guarantee
35+ Countries		US only	US only	US only

Why Choose Online Passport Photos?

Save 75% or More

$3.99 + $0.15 print = $4.14 total vs $16.99 at stores. For a family of 4, save over $50 on passport photos alone.

Take Multiple Shots

At home, take as many photos as you need to get the perfect one. At stores, you get 1-2 tries before staff get impatient.

Done in 60 Seconds

No driving, no parking, no waiting in line. Upload, process, download. That's it.

Reprint Anytime

Keep your digital file forever. Need more prints for another application? Just print again for $0.15. No need to retake.

Store Passport Photo Details

CVS Passport Photos - $17.99

• Two 2x2 inch printed photos
• No digital file provided (must pay extra)
• Typical wait: 15-20 minutes
• US passport specs only
• Quality varies by location and staff

Walgreens Passport Photos - $16.99

• Two 2x2 inch printed photos
• Digital file available for additional cost
• Typical wait: 15-25 minutes
• US passport specs only
• Some locations have better cameras than others

Rite Aid Passport Photos - $14.99

• Two 2x2 inch printed photos
• No digital file
• Typical wait: 15-25 minutes
• Cheaper than CVS and Walgreens, fewer locations
• No retake guarantee if the application is rejected

USPS Passport Photos - $15.00

• Two 2x2 inch printed photos
• No digital file
• Often longer wait times due to postal services
• Only at locations with photo service
• Can submit passport application at same visit

How IDPicly Works

1
Take a photo at home
Use your phone against a plain wall. Natural light is best.
2
Upload to IDPicly
Select your country. AI removes background and adjusts sizing automatically.
3
Download instantly
Get digital file + print sheet for $3.99. Ready in 60 seconds.
4
Print anywhere
Print the 4x6 sheet at Walmart ($0.15), CVS, or at home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is online passport photo as good as CVS or Walgreens?▼

Yes. Online services like IDPicly use AI to ensure exact compliance with government specifications. The same photo requirements apply whether taken at a store or online. IDPicly photos are accepted at the same rate as store photos, with a 100% acceptance guarantee.

Why are CVS and Walgreens passport photos so expensive?▼

Stores charge $16.99 for the convenience and immediacy of in-store service. This includes staff time, equipment, and retail overhead. Online services like IDPicly have lower costs, passing savings to customers at $3.99.

How much are passport photos at Rite Aid?▼

Rite Aid charges $14.99 for two 2x2 prints in 2026, undercutting Walgreens at $16.99 and CVS at $17.99, though there are fewer locations. Like the others it hands you prints and no digital file, so it does not help if you need to upload one. Walmart is cheaper still at $7.64.

Can I print my online passport photo at CVS or Walgreens?▼

Yes! After downloading from IDPicly, you can print the 4x6 sheet at any photo printer: CVS (~$0.39), Walgreens (~$0.39), Walmart (~$0.15), or at home. Total cost under $5 vs $16.99 for their passport photo service.

What if my online passport photo gets rejected?▼

IDPicly offers a 100% acceptance guarantee. If your photo is rejected for a technical reason related to our processing, you get a full refund. Stores rarely offer refunds for rejected photos.

How fast can I get my passport photo online?▼

IDPicly processes photos in under 60 seconds. Download immediately after payment. Compare to 15-30 minutes at a store, plus drive time and waiting in line.