The UPS Store Passport Photo — Cost, Quality, and the $4 Alternative
The UPS Store charges $11.99 – $14.99 at the passport-photo counter. With our $3.99 tool plus UPS Store's regular n/a — no self-service kiosk 4×6 kiosk print, total cost drops to Our $3.99 file works in-store too — operator will print 4×6 sheet for the same printed result on the same paper.
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Cost breakdown — The UPS Store counter vs. our $3.99 + kiosk
| Option | Total cost | Photos included | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UPS Store passport-photo counter | $11.99 – $14.99 | 2 prints | ~15 min in-store |
| Our $3.99 tool + UPS Store 4×6 kiosk | Our $3.99 file works in-store too — operator will print 4×6 sheet | 4 – 8 prints on the 4×6 sheet | ~3 min online, ~10 min in-store pickup |
How to print a passport photo at The UPS Store
- Pick your country on our site — US passport, UK passport, or browse all 100+ countries.
- Upload a portrait against a plain wall in even light.
- Preview free, pay $3.99 only when you decide to keep the file.
- Download the 4×6 print sheet from your order page.
- Open the (no app — in-store only) (https://www.theupsstore.com/print/printing-services) and start a new 4×6 print order.
- Upload the sheet. Choose "4×6 Glossy". Disable any "auto-enhance" or "photo-enhance" setting — these shift skin tone and can push photos off-spec.
- Pick a UPS Store location. Pickup ready in ~10 min in-store.
- Pay n/a — no self-service kiosk per sheet on pickup. Cut the sheet along the corner guides.
What makes The UPS Store different
- No self-service 4×6 kiosk — all printing is operator-assisted
- Most useful when bundled with notarisation or document shipping in the same visit
- Most franchise locations only do US passport photos at the counter; international varies by location
Frequently asked questions
How much is a passport photo at UPS Store?
The UPS Store charges $11.99 – $14.99 at the in-house passport-photo counter, which includes 2 printed photos. Their regular 4×6 photo-print kiosk is n/a — no self-service kiosk per sheet — same paper, same printer, just without the operator capturing the photo.
Can I bring my own photo file to print at UPS Store?
Yes. Upload the 4×6 print sheet from our tool to the (no app — in-store only) (https://www.theupsstore.com/print/printing-services) and pick up at any UPS Store location in ~10 min in-store. Pay n/a — no self-service kiosk per sheet — typically a fraction of the in-house counter price.
Will UPS Store reject a passport photo I upload as a 4×6 print?
The kiosk operator doesn't compliance-check the photo against State Department rules — they just print whatever you upload. Our tool produces the file at the exact 51 × 51 mm State Department specs, so the printed kiosk result is compliant when used for US passport applications.
Does UPS Store offer international (non-US) passport photos?
The UPS Store's passport-photo counter is US-passport only at most locations. Our tool supports 100+ countries; you can still print the resulting 4×6 sheet at any UPS Store kiosk regardless of the destination country.
Are the printed photos from UPS Store's kiosk the same quality as the counter service?
Yes. The UPS Store's kiosk uses the same Fuji or Kodak silver-halide printer and the same glossy 4×6 paper as the in-house passport-photo counter. The price difference between the counter and the kiosk is operator labour, not print quality.
Compare other US print locations
- Walgreens — counter $14.99, kiosk $0.33 – $0.49
- CVS — counter $16.99, kiosk $0.33 – $0.49
- Walmart — counter $7.44, kiosk $0.13 – $0.39
- FedEx Office — counter $14.95, kiosk $0.49 – $0.99
- Costco Photo Centre — counter n/a (closed at most locations since 2023), kiosk $0.17 – $0.39
- Target — counter discontinued (most stores), kiosk $0.49 per 4×6 (via the photo kiosk)
Make your passport photo now
Start at US passport photo for the State Department template, or browse all 100+ supported countries. For the cheapest print breakdown across every option, see the cheapest way to print a passport photo.