Sainsbury’s Photo Booth: All About In-Store Service + Online Method for £2.95

Whether you need digital passport photos or prints, Sainsbury’s can do both – read our complete guide to learn all about their service.

Also, learn how to skip the trip to a Sainsbury’s booth – using our hassle-free service that lets you take a compliant photo instantly at home.

This way, you’ll get your pictures for just £2.95 – and thus get more at a lower price.

Where can I find a Sainsbury’s passport photo booth near me?

They’re still using Photo-Me machines at Sainsbury’s stores – but not all locations have them! So, before you go to get your pictures, check if your local store offers this service at all.

Don’t look it up on Google – it won’t show all the details you need. For a more informed result, find the branches with Photo-Me or other passport photo booths by using the official store locator.

Plus, it’ll show the store details (like contact information and opening hours) and directions.

How much is a Sainsbury’s passport photo?

It depends on the type of document you need pictures for.

For this price, you’ll get 5 printed pictures and a digital photo code (the price is the same in all stores, whatever Sainsbury’s passport photo booth you use).

If you need photos for an international passport or another ID, the prices will vary – it’s £10 to £15, depending on what exactly you need.

How to Take a Picture in a Sainsbury’s Photo Booth?

1. Find a Photo Machine: Come to a Sainsbury store with a photo booth. Sit inside and tap the screen to start.
2. Have Your Image Taken: Select “Passport Photos”, look through the examples of photo booth pictures and hit OK. You’ll see a guiding oval – adjust so that your head is inside it, then tap OK. After a countdown, the photo booth will take an image of you, check it against the rules and show you a preview. If you’re happy with how it looks, tap OK.
3. Check Out: On the shopping basket screen, select a quantity and a payment method. Hit OK and make the payment (standard passport photos cost £10). After that, the photo booth will print 5 copies of your new passport picture with a digital code.

How to Save Money on Sainsbury’s Passport Photos

In-store photo booths are convenient but also relatively expensive. Thankfully, there’s a way to save over 60% – use the PhotoBooth Online service!

It’s even easier than offline Sainsbury’s photo booths: you won’t need to look for a suitable place. All you need is a camera smartphone and Internet connection – here’s how it works:

1. Take a Regular Photo

Grab your camera phone and take an ordinary photo of yourself. It doesn’t have to be passport-style – it can be any size as long as your entire head and upper shoulders are in the frame.

Also, you don’t need to look for a plain background (like the one in offline passport photo booths) – your background can be absolutely anything.

2. Upload the Photo and We’ll Check It

Open this page and tap the green button at the bottom of the screen. You’ll be asked to add a photo – upload the image you’ve just taken (if you’re on PC, you can upload it from your phone using a QR code).

Once uploaded, it’ll be cropped to the standard UK passport photo aspect ratio. Also, if your background isn’t plain, we’ll carefully remove it, replacing it with a uniform light colour.

After the processing (it takes less than a minute), you’ll see a preview of your new passport photo – make sure you like how it looks before you go on. If you aren’t happy, retake the photo as many times as you need.

Once you take a photo you’ll love, we’ll double-check it, ensuring it’s in line with the official passport photo requirements and size.

3. Check Out and Get Your Passport Photos

At the checkout page, you’ll have two packages to choose from:

Includes a single digital passport photo, a code, and a convenient passport photo printing template.

If you’re going to submit your application to the HM Passport Office online, you use the digital image or the code in your application form.

If you’ve got a paper application and need physical copies, just bring the template to Sainsbury’s with a photo kiosk or any other photo shop and have it printed instantly – it’ll cost less than a pound.

If you need instructions on printing, tap here or scroll to the end of this page.

Includes all of the above, plus 8 physical copies of your new photo – printed on high-quality paper and delivered to your address by Royal Mail in 2 days (the shipping will be free).

Thousands in the UK have trusted PhotoBooth Online – see what they’re saying on TrustPilot:

Summary

Even today, a classic passport photo booth remains a tried-and-tested method to get compliant images. With our guide, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding and using one of Sainsbury photo booths.

Let’s compare the online method with offline booths:

While Sainsbury’s photo booths cost at least £10, PhotoBooth pictures are £2.95 to £6.95 only, depending on the package you choose.

For example, you can get a digital passport photo here for £2.95 and then print it out in any location offering photo services – Sainsbury’s or any other similar place. Given the current printing prices, it’ll cost under a pound – the total price of your passport photos will be less than £4!

Plus, unlike many services, PhotoBooth offers a 100% money-back guarantee in the unlikely case your photo is rejected.

Hit the button below – give it a try!

How do I print digital photos prepared through your service?

Sainsbury’s offers photo printing in partnership with Max Spielmann, who will print your pictures for £0.60 only. You can either use one of their in-store iSnaps kiosks – or order 20-minute prints online. Below, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for both options.

Printing In-Store

 

1. Save Your Template to USB: Generate a 6×4″ template using our service and copy it onto a USB drive.

2. Find a Nearby Kiosk: Use this store locator to find a printing machine. Enter your location details and find the nearest address marked as ‘Kiosk’ or ‘Shop’.

3. Insert Your USB Drive: At the kiosk, tap the screen, choose ‘Other media’, and select ‘USB Stick’. Insert your USB and tap the screen when prompted.

4. Select Your Print Size: Pick the 6×4″ (15.2 x 10.2 cm) print option, navigate through your USB files, and choose the saved template. Confirm your selection.

5. Finalize Your Order and Pay: Review the print quantity and price, then confirm your order. Use the card terminal to complete your payment.

6. Collect Your Photos: Your prints will be ready immediately after payment. Don’t forget to remove your USB drive before leaving!

Printing Online

 

1. Prepare Your Template: Use our service to generate a 6×4″ print-ready template and save it to your device.

2. Access the Max Spielmann Website: Open their online photo printing platform using the device where your template is stored.

3. Choose Your Print Size: Select the ‘6″ x 4″ Print’ option and click ‘Personalise’.

4. Upload Your Photo: Click ‘Upload from files’, locate your saved template, and add it. Without modifying anything, hit ‘Continue’, review the quantity and price, then select ‘Proceed to Checkout’.

5. Enter Your Details: Provide your email address to receive updates, then opt to ‘Checkout as guest’ to move forward.

6. Pick Your Delivery Method: Choose either ‘Click & Collect’ (search for a nearby store) or ‘Home Delivery’ (enter your shipping address). Fill in your contact details and proceed.

7. Complete Payment: Enter your billing details and select a payment method (card, Google Pay, or PayPal). Click ‘Continue to review’ before finalizing your order.

Your prints will be ready for in-store collection in about 20 minutes, while home delivery typically takes up to 2 business days.