How Much Do Walgreens Photos Cost?

Updated on August 19, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 10 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

Walgreens currently charges $0.39 each for 1 to 99 standard 4×6 photo prints and $0.29 each when ordering 100 or more. Larger standard prints cost $2.99 for a 5×7, $3.29 for a 6×8, and $4.49 for either an 8×8 or 8×10.

Free same-day pickup is available for many Walgreens Photo products, and ordinary prints are often ready in about an hour. There is no standard $0.10-per-print same-day surcharge. Walgreens also sells posters, photo books, calendars, mugs, canvas prints, metal panels, puzzles, passport photos, and other personalized products ranging from less than $1 to more than $100.

Walgreens is not currently the cheapest option for everyday standard prints. Walmart charges less for common 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10 sizes. The equation can change during Walgreens Photo promotions, however, because coupon discounts frequently cut the regular price by 30%, 50%, or more.

Article Highlights

• Walgreens 4×6 prints cost $0.39 each for 1 to 99 or $0.29 each for 100 or more.
• Current 5×7 prints cost $2.99, while 8×10 prints cost $4.49.
• Standard prints are available in glossy or matte finish without a separate premium-quality tier.
• Free same-day pickup is available for many photo products, with standard prints often ready in about an hour.
• Photo books currently range from about $9.99 to $179.99 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 0.3 to 6 hours of work, before taxes), depending on size and construction.
• Canvas prints start at $39.99, metal panels at $59.99, and acrylic photo blocks at $9.99.
• Current Walgreens everyday print prices are higher than Walmart for 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10 photos.
• Walgreens promotions can materially reduce the price, so check the active coupon before paying the everyday rate.

How Much Do Walgreens Photos Cost?

Walgreens Photo product	Current price	Fulfillment
4×6 print, 1-99	$0.39 each	Same-day pickup or ship to you
4×6 print, 100+	$0.29 each	Same-day pickup or ship to you
5×7 print	$2.99	Same-day pickup or ship to you
6×8 print	$3.29	Same-day pickup
8×8 print	$4.49	Same-day pickup or ship to you
8×10 print	$4.49	Same-day pickup or ship to you
11×14 poster	$12.99 (about 26 minutes at $30 per hour)	Same-day pickup available
16×20 poster	$19.99	Same-day pickup available
20×30 poster	$25.99	Same-day pickup available
24×36 poster	$31.99	Same-day pickup available
Photo books	$9.99 to $179.99	Varies by book
Canvas prints	From $39.99	Same-day options available
Metal panels	From $59.99	Varies by product
Photo mugs	$14.99 to $34.99	Varies by mug
Photo calendars	$9.99 to $34.99	Same-day and ship-to-store options
Photo puzzles	$22.99 to $34.99	Varies by puzzle
Passport photo	$16.99	Participating stores
Film processing	From $15.99	Processing time varies

The current Walgreens prints and enlargements price list shows that the advertised “$0.29” starting price for a 4×6 applies when ordering at least 100 prints. Orders of 1 to 99 cost $0.39 each. Walgreens currently offers ordinary prints in glossy or matte finish rather than charging for Basic, Better, and Best print-quality tiers.

Standard Prints and Posters

For most customers, the most important prices are 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10. Walgreens currently charges $0.39, $2.99, and $4.49 respectively at ordinary quantities.

That makes enlargement pricing climb quickly. Ten 5×7 prints at $2.99 cost:

10 × $2.99 = $29.90 (about 60 minutes at $30 per hour)

Ten 8×10 prints at $4.49 cost:

10 × $4.49 = $44.90

For larger wall prints, Walgreens’ current poster price table lists $12.99 for 11×14, $19.99 for 16×20, $25.99 for 20×30, and $31.99 for 24×36.

Posters are separate products from standard photo enlargements and can use different paper and construction options. Walgreens currently offers satin posters as well as board, adhesive, and other large-format products.

Quantity and Coupons

The most important Walgreens pricing detail is that the displayed “from” price may represent a quantity discount rather than the everyday price for one print.

Consider 100 standard 4×6 prints.

At the 1-to-99 rate, 100 prints would theoretically cost:

100 × $0.39 = $39.00

Walgreens instead moves the order to its current 100+ rate of $0.29 each:

100 × $0.29 = $29.00

That quantity threshold saves $10.00.

Coupons can produce much larger changes. Walgreens’ Photo deals page regularly publishes short-term discounts. One July 2026 promotion reduced orders of 100 or more 4×6 prints to $0.15 each.

At that promotional price:

100 × $0.15 = $15.00

Compared with the ordinary 100+ price:

$29.00 – $15.00 = $14.00 saved

That is about 48.3% below the normal bulk rate. Promotions expire and their terms change, so use that figure as an example of Walgreens’ discounting rather than a permanent price.

Same-Day Pickup, Shipping

Walgreens does not currently add a standard $0.10 surcharge to each photo simply because it is collected the same day.

The current Walgreens fulfillment schedule lists several choices:

• Standard prints: often ready in about an hour with free in-store pickup
• Other eligible Photo products: free same-day pickup
• Ship to Store for products not produced locally: free, generally 7 to 10 days
• Express Local Delivery: $5.99 flat fee, generally within three days
• Ship to You: shipping price varies by product

“Ready in about an hour” is not a 60-minute guarantee. Walgreens tells customers to rely on the estimated pickup time and order-status notification because store workload and product availability can affect completion.

For that reason, a last-minute order should be placed before leaving for the store rather than assuming it will be waiting exactly one hour later.

Photo Books, Calendars, and Gifts

Walgreens Photo extends far beyond loose prints, and this is where prices spread into much higher ranges.

Current photo book pricing starts at $9.99 for a small 4×6 softcover. An 8×8 hardcover is $32.99, a 12×12 hardcover is $69.99, a 12×12 premium layflat starts at $109.99, and an 11×14 premium book can start at $179.99.

For wall décor, the current Walgreens décor catalog starts canvas prints at $39.99, wood panels at $24.99, metal panels at $59.99, acrylic photo blocks at $9.99, and custom floating frames at $49.99.

Current photo mug and drinkware pricing includes an 11-ounce mug at $14.99, a 20-ounce mug at $25.99, an insulated coffee mug at $29.99, and a 25-ounce latte mug at $34.99.

Walgreens’ current calendar lineup starts at $9.99 for a desktop calendar. Common wall calendars start at $24.99, with a premium 9×12 wall calendar at $34.99.

Photo puzzles currently range from $22.99 for an 8×10 puzzle to $34.99 for a 10×14 or children’s puzzle on the Walgreens toys and games page.

Walgreens vs Walmart Photos

At everyday standard-print prices, Walmart is currently cheaper than Walgreens for several popular sizes.

Photo size	Walgreens	Walmart
4×6	$0.39 for 1-99	$0.16
5×7	$2.99	$1.28
8×10	$4.49	$2.94

Walmart’s current photo print menu lists 4×6 prints at $0.16, 5×7 prints at $1.28, and 8×10 prints at $2.94, with free pickup today where available.

For 50 ordinary 4×6 prints:

Walgreens:

50 × $0.39 = $19.50

Walmart:

50 × $0.16 = $8.00

Difference:

$19.50 – $8.00 = $11.50

Walgreens costs about 144% more in that everyday-price example. A strong Walgreens promotion can reverse the result, which is why checking both the everyday price and the active coupon matters more than relying on an old claim that one chain is always cheaper.

Three Walgreens Photo Cost Scenarios

Small batch of family prints

A customer orders 25 standard 4×6 prints at the ordinary $0.39 rate:

25 × $0.39 = $9.75

Free same-day pickup keeps the modeled total at $9.75 before applicable tax.

Worked example: 100-print album order

A customer orders exactly 100 4×6 prints and qualifies for the $0.29 bulk rate.

• 100 prints × $0.29 = $29.00
• Same-day pickup: $0
• Modeled total: $29.00 before applicable tax

If a promotion reduced those prints to $0.15 each, the same 100-print order would fall to $15.00, saving $14.00.

Photo gift order

A customer buys one standard 11-ounce photo mug at $14.99, one desktop calendar at $9.99, and one 10×14 puzzle at $34.99.

$14.99 + $9.99 + $34.99 = $59.97

The actual checkout total can change if a coupon applies, shipping is required, or tax is added.

Before You Order

Makes sense if:

• You check whether your 4×6 order reaches the 100-print quantity discount.
• You check the Photo deals page before checkout rather than automatically paying the everyday price.
• You choose same-day pickup when the product is eligible and you want to avoid shipping charges.
• You confirm the estimated pickup notification before traveling to the store.
• You compare everyday prices when ordering a large batch that is not covered by a Walgreens coupon.

Does not make sense if:

• You assume the advertised $0.29 starting price applies to one 4×6 print.
• You pay shipping for a product that qualifies for free local pickup and pickup is convenient.
• You assume an old coupon or sale price is still active.
• You expect an “about one hour” photo order to be guaranteed within exactly 60 minutes.

Related Photo and Printing Costs

For another retail photo option, compare current pricing with the cost of Meijer Photo services. Travelers who need identification photos rather than ordinary prints can compare Walgreens’ $16.99 passport-photo service with the UPS passport photo cost and the separate U.S. passport application cost.

What We Verified

• Checked Walgreens’ current standard print pricing and confirmed 4×6 prints are $0.39 for 1 to 99 and $0.29 for 100 or more.
• Confirmed current 5×7 pricing at $2.99 and 8×10 pricing at $4.49.
• Verified that standard Walgreens prints are offered in glossy or matte finish, without the old Basic, Better, and Best quality-price tiers.
• Confirmed free same-day pickup is available for many products and that “about an hour” is not guaranteed.
• Cross-referenced current Walgreens photo books, calendars, mugs, wall décor, puzzles, passport photos, and film-processing prices.
• Verified current Walmart everyday prices are lower than Walgreens for 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10 standard prints before coupons.

Answers to Common Questions

How much are 4×6 prints at Walgreens?
Walgreens currently charges $0.39 each for 1 to 99 standard 4×6 prints. Orders of 100 or more cost $0.29 each before promotional discounts.

How much are 5×7 and 8×10 pictures at Walgreens?
A standard 5×7 currently costs $2.99, while an 8×10 costs $4.49.

Does Walgreens charge extra for one-hour photo pickup?
No standard per-print surcharge is currently listed. Walgreens advertises free same-day pickup for eligible photo products. Standard prints are often ready in about an hour, but that timing is not guaranteed.

Is Walmart or Walgreens cheaper for photos?
At current everyday prices, Walmart is cheaper for standard 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10 prints. Walgreens can become more competitive when a strong Photo coupon or quantity promotion is available.

How long do Walgreens Photo orders take?
Many standard prints can be ready for free pickup in about an hour. Other same-day products may take longer. Free ship-to-store orders commonly take 7 to 10 days, while Express Local Delivery is currently $5.99 and generally arrives within three days.