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Costco Passport Photo: Details, Prices & Prints

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Costco no longer offers in-store passport photo services, but you can still print passport photos through Shutterfly (Costco’s Photo partner) by uploading a prepared 4×6 sheet with 2×2 photos.
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Alternative to Costco passport photo services — demonstration of how an uploaded photo turns into a 4x6 template with six compliant passport photos for $2.95, ready in 3 minutes.

How to Get Passport Photos and Print at Costco

STEP 1Upload your photo (any background, any size) or take a new one here. We’ll automatically adjust lighting, crop, and proportions to U.S. passport standards.
Illustration of Step 1 in getting passport photos online — uploading a photo from phone, computer, or cloud.
STEP 2Preview and confirm your compliant passport photo (1–3 minutes). You’ll also receive a 4×6 sheet containing six 2×2 passport photos — ready for printing.
Illustration of Step 2 in the online passport photo process — automatic sizing and compliance check within 3 minutes.
STEP 3Download the 4×6 print sheet and order a 4×6 photo print through Costco Photo. Cut out the 2×2 photos — each one meets official passport requirements.
Illustration of Step 3 in the passport photo service — receiving digital photos instantly or printable 4x6 sheet.
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Key Takeaways: Costco Passport Photos

Step showing how to capture a compliant passport photo on your own before uploading to the online service.
  1. Costco stopped offering in-store passport photos in January 2021.
  2. You can still order passport photos at Costco Photo (via Shutterfly).
  3. You need a digital 4x6 sheet with passport photos prepared in advance.
Step illustrating compliant passport photo taken on your own — ready to be uploaded to online service.
  1. A 4×6 print at Costco Photo costs $0.28.
  2. A guaranteed compliant 4x6 sheet must be created using a dedicated online service to ensure background, size, and head position meet US State Dept. rules.
  3. The 4x6 sheet contains 2–6 compliant photos, useful for family applications or future renewals.
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How to Get Your Passport Photos on a 4x6 Sheet for Costco

  1. take a passport photo

    1. Take a photo at home

    Stand against a wall with even lighting. Your shoulders and upper torso should be visible in the frame. Keep a neutral expression. (Don't worry about the background, our system will ensure it's white and shadow-free.)
  2. upload the photo

    2. Upload the image

    The system automatically checks and adjusts background, head size, proportions, resolution, and framing to meet U.S. Department of State passport requirements. After this automatic processing, your photo is double-checked by a human expert to guarantee full compliance.
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  1. download a 4x6 sheet with six passport photos

    3. Download the 4×6 print sheet

    It includes six 2×2 passport photos on a 4×6 sheet. This is formatted specifically for Costco / Walgreens / CVS / Walmart photo labs.
  2. order printed passport photos at Costco

    4. Order your passport photos

    Select a 4×6 print, upload the 4×6 sheet, and place an order. Get it shipped to your home. You now have several compliant 2×2 passport photos.
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Your Passport Photo is Safe: Privacy & Guarantee

Reliable Data Protection

Reliable Data Protection

We use advanced, secure encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect your passport photo from the moment you upload it. Your privacy is always protected.
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Passport Photos Are Deleted

Passport Photos Are Deleted

Your original photos and passport photos are stored only as long as necessary to fulfill your order and support our acceptance guarantee. Once your order is complete and the guarantee period has passed, your photos are securely and permanently deleted from our servers.
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Instant Feedback

Instant Feedback

Our passport photo system gives you immediate, real-time feedback on lighting, background, and pose before you pay. You'll know exactly how to fix it to meet official rules.
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Guaranteed Acceptance or Money Back

Guaranteed Acceptance or Money Back

We automatically process your photo and have a human expert double-check it. If your passport photo is rejected by the government, you get a full, no-questions-asked refund.
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All About Costco Passport Photo Services

  1. Does Costco do passport photos?

    No. Costco discontinued in-store and online passport photo services in 2021. However, you can still order photo prints online through Costco’s online partner (Shutterfly) for approximately $0.28 (plus shipping fee).

  2. Can I still get passport photos printed at Costco?

    Costco’s photo centers no longer offer dedicated passport photo printing services; instead, you must order a standard 4×6 print through their online partner, Shutterfly. This print must be a pre-made template containing multiple 2×2 passport photos, which you then order as a regular, low-cost photo.

  3. How much does a 4×6 print cost at Costco?

    Printing a 4×6 sheet with passport photos at Costco Photo costs $0.28 (and shipping fee).

  4. What size are U.S. passport photos?

    The size of U.S. passport photo is 2×2 inches, with the head height measuring 1–1.4 inches.

  5. Why did Costco stop taking passport photos?

    The main reason for the closure was a sharp decline in demand for printed services due to the proliferation of smartphones and social media, which made the in-store photo centers unprofitable for Costco’s business model.

    Illustration of a correctly sized 2x2 inch passport photo showing compliance with government guidelines, as created by Costco passport photo alternatives.

  6. Summary

    Costco no longer takes passport photos, but it remains one of the least expensive ways to get them — if you generate a compliant digital file first and print a 4×6 sheet.

  8. Who wrote and reviewed the page?

    This page was written by John Smith, a Document Photo Standards Editor at PhotoBooth.Online, with 8+ years of experience in biometric photo requirements and digital imaging.
     
    This page was reviewed by Sarah Johnson, a Passport & ID Photo Specialist with 7+ years of experience in U.S. passport photo compliance and ICAO biometric standards. She has evaluated thousands of passport and ID photos for accuracy, background quality, and federal specification requirements.
     
    Last reviewed: 11/25/2025.

  9. What official sources were used to verify the information on this page?

    This review is verified based on official information from:
     

     
    We update this page whenever the State Department changes its guidelines or Costco/Shutterfly update their services. A passport photo expert reviews every update for accuracy.