Where can I print 2x2 passport photos?

Submitted by 1incroyable t3_11dd3yv in boston

Note: i do not need my photos taken - i just want some 2x2 prints for my passport. They cost $15-20 at USPS but I can just print it for $1.

Anyone know where I can print the 2x2 photos? It seems most places only offer sizes 4x4 or more (not sure if you can split the photos). Thanks

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-CalicoKitty- t1_ja7xfko wrote

CVS will print passport size. I've had them print photos I took and they trimmed them for me after printing.

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BostonBopper t1_jace4dw wrote

I did this recently and the photos were rejected at the USPS When we applied for passports. It’s not just the size but also how large your head appears within the frame (which is detailed on the application and I just did not appreciate it.) So be forewarned.

I will say…the USPS lady at the Davis Sq. Post office couldn’t have been nicer in taking the correct pics and processing the application.

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-CalicoKitty- t1_jacjvgj wrote

I brought them a photo of my wife taken on her iPhone. They zoomed it and cropped it correctly and it was accepted. I think I went to Porter Sq CVS, though this was in 2017.

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no_flashes t1_ja7vqn4 wrote

You can print a 2x2 photo on a 4x6 print. Then, cut it to size

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eladts t1_ja9chwk wrote

>You can print a 2x2 photo on a 4x6 print.

Better yet, You can print six 2x2 photos on a 6x4 print.

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1incroyable OP t1_ja7w1dk wrote

Yeah I can definitely do that, but just would prefer if there's an actual option to print 2x2 photos.

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NoMoLerking t1_ja8xj6h wrote

Doesn’t really work that way. Places like CVS (and the USPS) run the same software as the state department to determine if the photo is acceptable. If you want to risk it to save $10, good luck.

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1incroyable OP t1_ja97k18 wrote

how do i print it at a cvs kiosk and ensure the photo is acceptable for my passport using the software?

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NoMoLerking t1_ja97smw wrote

You pay CVS to take your photo. The kiosk that customers use for printing photos doesn’t have the software.

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Critical-Barracuda92 t1_ja7x0k2 wrote

I did it at the self service photo kiosks at CVS (for this exact purpose), but that was like 5 years ago…

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sarcasticlhath t1_ja8cg18 wrote

I suggest just doing it at USPS. They’re very particular about the photo and you don’t want it rejected.

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AwkwardSpread t1_ja86mk6 wrote

Are you sure you need to cut them yourself? They usually have a tool so it becomes the exact size they need.

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redheelermama t1_ja8bvdf wrote

Walmart is the answer. Send it in online, and pick it up in an hour. Obviously there is no Walmart in Boston- but I have found this to be the most cost effective solution.

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neonmo t1_ja8phzp wrote

Walgreens will let you do just the photo kiosk and the app ensures it fits the passport standard ratios you need. $15. Comes in 2x2 size. I took the photo myself.

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StudioBrighton t1_ja8ngn9 wrote

They're charging that much because it has to be configured perfectly in order to be accepted. Meaning your head has to be an exact percentage of the picture once printed, and it has to be cut perfectly. It's actually harder for most places to print a photo that they didn't take. You can do it yourself at photo kiosks at CVS, but you should make a couple variations.

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thatpurplelife t1_ja8x3bt wrote

If you qualify, you can apply for passport renewal online and printing photos won't be needed. I'm hoping you do because it was very easy.

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aray25 t1_jadsryy wrote

Online passport renewal is not available right now. They estimate it will be available again next month.

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JasperDyne t1_jaaawb7 wrote

A cheap DIY option: If you’re handy with an X-Acto knife and basic photo editing software, Walgreens is currently offering a free 8”x10” photo print using coupon code "BIG-LUCK" at checkout.

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softriceking001 t1_jaahbj3 wrote

I used to work at Walgreens. A lot of time, customers complaint about why their diy 2x2 photo got rejected.

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