USPS Passport Photos—Pricing & Overview

All about USPS Passport Photo

1. Does the Post Office take passport photos?

   Yes, many of the Post Office locations with passport services take passport photos. But if you want to save money, you can order USPS passport photos online here. Just upload your photo, wait for processing and get the results.
    
   

2. How much is a passport photo at the Post Office?

   The Post Office charges $15.00 for two passport photos. If you order online, six passport photos will cost $2.95 to $9.95.

3. Can passport photos made online be as good as passport photos taken at USPS?

   Absolutely! Once you’ve uploaded your photo, we’ll process it in strict accordance with the passport photo requirements. We’ll cut the initial file to the correct size, fine-tune the head proportions, erase the background, and create six high-quality passport photos.

4. Should I make an appointment if I want to take a passport photo at the Post Office?

   Yes, you should. If you want to take a passport photo at the post office, you should schedule an appointment.

5. How can I schedule an appointment at my local post office?

   To schedule an appointment by USPS, please use the online scheduler.

6. How can I find the nearest USPS location with passport photo services?

   You can find the nearest USPS location with the store finder.

7. Do all post office locations offer passport photo services?

   Not all post offices offer passport photo services. Check in advance whether your local post office take passport photos and whether an appointment is necessary.

8. How long does it take to get a passport photo at the post office?

   At post offices, your photos will be ready within 30 minutes to an hour. The appointment must be scheduled in advance.
    
   When ordering online, a 4×6 template for printing and digital photos will be ready within a few minutes (no more than 8–10 minutes). This way, you can print and use your passport photos on the same day. If you order printed photos online, they will be delivered within 1–5 business days. No appointment is needed. 24/7 availability.

9. Can I get a digital copy at USPS?

   No, USPS doesn’t provide digital copies.
    
   When you order online on this page, you will receive both a digital photo and a 4×6 template with six passport photos for printing.

10. Where can I take passport photos cheaper than USPS?

    Photobooth.online is the cheapest place to get high-quality passport photos.
     
    Prices vary depending on the options selected:
     
    $2.95 – a printable 4×6 template with six photos plus a digital photo
     
    $9.95 – six prints plus a digital photo (with free shipping of prints)

11. What photo can I upload here?

    You can upload a photo you took yourself with your phone camera or digital camera. It’s very simple and fast.
     

    1. Place the camera at a distance of 1.5–2 steps. The camera should be positioned at eye level. If you don’t have a tripod, ask someone you know to take a photo.
    2. Wear clothes that won’t blend in with the white background.
    3. Use any background. We will replace it as required.
    4. Take off your glasses.
    5. Stand up straight, looking straight into the camera. Make a neutral facial expression (only a slight smile is allowed, but your teeth should not be visible).
    6. Take the photo with enough space above your head and to the sides. The shoulders and upper chest should be included completely in the frame. This is necessary for high-quality processing.
    7. Take several photos at once. Upload them one by one by clicking on the Upload photo button. Get your high-quality passport photos.

12. Can I see a preview before paying?

    Yes, you can see a preview before paying. Upload a photo (or several photos, one by one). After processing, you’ll see a preview with any variants of your new passport photo. Choose the best one and the options you need. Only then pay.

13. What papers do I need if I want to renew my passport at USPS?

    For detailed information on renewing and applying for your passport at The Post Office, go here.

14. What other solutions do you offer?

    If you have old photos (but not passport photos) of poor quality, you can use an AI photo restoration tool. You will get a high-quality result in seconds.