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Costco Passport Photos Services

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No more in-store options at Costco? We provide a seamless, reliable and guaranteed online solution for compliant passport photos. Upload a photo & wait 3 min!
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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 Printed & Digital Passport Photos Online

STEP 1Upload a photo (with any background and any size) from your smartphone/pc or take a new photo right here.
Illustration of Step 1 in getting passport photos online — uploading a photo from phone, computer, or cloud.
STEP 2Fast processing & expert compliance check (3 mins). We guarantee your photos meet strict government guidelines.
Illustration of Step 2 in the online passport photo process — automatic sizing and compliance check within 3 minutes.
STEP 3Receive your digital photos instantly or get prints with free home delivery/pickup.
Illustration of Step 3 in the passport photo service — receiving digital photos instantly or printable 4x6 sheet.
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Tips for Taking a Compliant Passport Photo at Home

Step showing how to capture a compliant passport photo on your own before uploading to the online service.
  1. Place your smartphone 1.5-2 feet away at eye level
  2. Disable all filters (filters aren't allowed)
  3. Use any background. We'll replace it to meets the rules
Step illustrating compliant passport photo taken on your own — ready to be uploaded to online service.
  1. Stand up straight, open eyes, no smile, no glasses
  2. Include an area like the example in the frame
  3. Take or upload a photo here. We'll guide you.
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Passport Photo Options: Find What Suits You Best

  1. create a passport photo

    Create Photo Online—3 min

    Get a cropped and resized passport photo with white, gray, or original background. Created online from your regular photo in 3 minutes. Just upload a photo and follow easy steps. Available: prints, a printable 4x6 sheet with six photos, and a single digital photo.
  2. 4x6 template for printing

    Printable 4x6 Template—3 min

    Download a 4x6 template with six identical passport photos. Each photo is 2x2 inches (51x51 mm). Non-standard sizes are available too. Download the 4x6 template and print it at home or at any print shop for a few cents.
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  1. prints with free shipping

    Prints (Free Delivery)—2-3 Days

    Order prints with free 2-3 day delivery. Available: printing of your original passport photos and printing of the photos that will be created here. Printed on high-quality photo paper in compliance with government regulations.
  2. digital copy available

    Single Digital Photo—Instantly

    Download a single digital photo (2x2 in, 600x600 px, 300 dpi) immediately after processing (in addition to the 4x6 template and prints). Use it for passports, visas, IDs, and other purposes for six months after it was taken.
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Your Privacy, Our Priority: Secure & Private Processing

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Encrypted Uploads

We understand that your passport photo is sensitive personal data. That's why we've built our service with industry-leading security measures to protect your privacy at every step. Your photos are transferred using secure, bank-level encryption (SSL/TLS) to ensure they are protected from the moment you upload them.
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Strict Data Handling

We only use your photo for the purpose of creating your compliant passport image. We do not share, sell, or use your original photos for any other purpose.
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Temporary Storage

Your original uploaded photo and the processed versions 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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Compliance with Data Protection Laws

We adhere to strict global data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, ensuring your rights to privacy are respected.
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Real Time Compliance Feedback

Get instant feedback as soon as you upload your photo. Our system analyzes lighting, pose, expression, and background in real time. You'll see exactly what needs to be fixed—before you pay. This ensures your photo meets official requirements from the very first try.
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the resulting photos

Double-Checked for Guaranteed Compliance

We guarantee full compliance with official passport photo requirements. Every photo is processed automatically and double-checked by a human expert. If your photo is rejected, you get a full refund—no questions asked. You're either approved or your money back.
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Costco Passport Photo Services: Your Current Guide

  1. Does Costco still do passport photo services in 2025?

    No, Costco does not offer in-store passport photo services in 2025.
     
    Costco permanently closed all its in-store Photo Centers on February 14, 2021, which ended all in-person services, including photos for passports and visas. This decision happened because customer demand decreased, with most people switching to using smartphones and other digital printing options. For online photo printing, the original Costco Photo Center website (CostcoPhotoCenter.com) was also retired. Since early 2023, Costco has fully partnered with Shutterfly, and customers are now directed to the Shutterfly platform for all their photo printing needs.

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

  2. Costco alternatives comparison: delivery, guarantee, convenience

    Provider Printed Photos & Price Digital Copy Turnaround / Convenience Guarantee / Compliance
    Walmart 2 printed photos — $7.64 Printed only; third-party for digital Same-day pickup; 10–15 mins walk-in Meets standards, no refund guarantee
    CVS Pharmacy 2 printed photos — $16.99 Available (+$3.99) Walk-in, ready in minutes Compliance guarantee, redo possible
    Walgreens 2 printed photos — $16.99 Free digital copy via email No appointment, ~10–15 mins Compliant with U.S. standards
    Photobooth.online 8 printed photos — $9.95 Instant download + email — $2.95 Upload online, ~3–5 mins, 24/7 100% acceptance guarantee
    Costco Service discontinued — Service discontinued No guarantee

     

    Last updated: September 2025

  3. How much did Costco passport photos used to cost?

    Before discontinuing the service, Costco was known for its competitive pricing, typically offering passport photos for around $4.99 to $6 per pair for members.

  4. Can Costco members print 4x6 photos through Shutterfly?

    Yes, Costco members can print 4×6 photos through Shutterfly’s website or app. Costco’s previous photo centers and website have been closed.

  5. How do Costco members link their membership to Shutterfly?

    To access member benefits, visit Costco.com and click on “Photo,” or go to Shutterfly Costco Wholesale. You’ll then be prompted to link your Costco membership number to your existing Shutterfly account or create a new one.

  6. What about shipping for 4x6 photo prints for Costco members via Shutterfly?

    All orders for Costco members are shipped. Shipping costs apply to orders under a certain threshold.

  7. Does Shutterfly offer free 4x6 prints for Costco members?

    Shutterfly sometimes offers unlimited free 4×6 prints through their app, where you only pay for shipping and handling. This is a general Shutterfly promotion, not specifically tied to the Costco membership, but Costco members can still take advantage of it if available.

  8. What are the general requirements for a US passport photo?

    US passport photos must be 2×2 inches, taken within the last 6 months, in color, with a white or off-white background, and show a clear, full-face view directly facing the camera with a neutral expression or a slight smile. No glasses allowed.
     
    Check out the full list of requirements on the government website.

  9. Can I use a regular photo I took with my phone for passport purposes through an online service?

    Yes, online services are specifically designed to convert a standard photo taken with your smartphone’s or pc’s camera into a compliant passport photo. The services handle the cropping, resizing, background removal, and other adjustments required by official guidelines, allowing you to take your photo conveniently at home.

  10. How to get passport photos for cents?

    1. Create your passport photos online by PhotoBooth.Online (processed in 3 minutes).
    2. Download a 4×6 template (instantly after processing).
    3. Go to Costco Photo/Prints/Shop Prints/Shutterfly/Standard Prints/4×6. Add a 4×6 template and complete the order.
    4. Alternatively, print a 4×6 template at home or at any convenient print shop near you. It costs as low as $0.30.