How to Print Passport Photos at Home
You don't need a photo counter to get a print-ready passport photo - a home printer or a drugstore print kiosk can produce one that meets spec, for a fraction of the in-store price. See the full cost comparison for how much that saves.
1. Make the photo
Pick your country/document in the editor, upload a photo, and export. This handles the cropping, sizing, and DPI automatically - the part most home attempts get wrong.
2. Export the 4x6 print sheet, not just the single photo
Alongside the single photo file, the editor can export a 4x6 sheet packed with as many copies as fit at the correct size, with dotted cut guides between them - one print gets you multiple copies instead of paying per photo.
3. Print settings that actually matter
- Use actual photo paper (matte or glossy), not plain printer paper - most requirements expect photo-quality stock.
- Print at "actual size" or "100%" - never "fit to page" or "shrink to fit", which rescales the photo and throws off the exact dimensions.
- If printing yourself, set the printer to its highest quality/photo mode; the file is already generated at the correct DPI for the document, but a low print-quality setting can still soften fine detail.
- A drugstore photo kiosk (Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Costco, and similar all have them) will print a 4x6 you upload for well under a dollar - upload the sheet file exported above and print at 4x6, not a cropped/auto-enhanced setting.
4. Cut carefully
Cut along the dotted guides with a straight edge or paper cutter. A slightly uneven cut is a common, avoidable rejection reason - take your time.
Make your photo now →FAQ
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
Requirements are generally about the photo meeting the size/background/quality spec, not where it was printed - but always check the official source linked on your country's page, since a small number of application types require professional printing specifically.
What paper size do I need?
Standard 4x6 in. photo paper is enough for most passport photo sizes printed multiple-up with this tool's print-sheet export; check your printer or kiosk supports 4x6 prints.
Can I use an inkjet printer?
Yes, as long as it can print at photo quality on photo paper - results vary more by paper and print-quality setting than by printer brand.