Order Prints and Gifts at Walmart Photo Center
Walmart Photo Center lets you upload photos and order prints, photo books, canvas prints, and personalized gifts for pickup or delivery.
4 min read · 5 steps · Checked April 2026
Step 1. Go to Walmart Photo Center
Open a web browser and go to photos.walmart.com, or open the Walmart app on your phone and look for "Photo Center" in the menu. Sign in with your Walmart.com account, or create a free account with your email address if you do not have one.
Step 2. Choose What You Want to Create
Browse the available products on the main page. Common choices include Prints (4x6, 5x7, 8x10), Photo Books, Canvas Prints, Greeting Cards, and Gifts (mugs, blankets, calendars, etc.). Click on the product you want to create to start the customization process.
Quick Tip
For a quick, everyday order, start with standard prints. For a special gift or keepsake, explore photo books or canvas prints.
Step 3. Upload Your Photos
When prompted to add photos, click "Upload Photos" and select images from your computer, phone, or tablet. You can also connect your Google Photos or Facebook account to pull images from there. Select the photos you want and click to confirm the upload. Clear, bright photos with good lighting produce the best-quality prints.
Step 4. Customize and Review Your Order
Follow the on-screen steps to arrange your photos, choose sizes, add text or captions if desired, and preview the final product. For photo books, you can rearrange pages and adjust layouts. Take your time reviewing the preview — what you see is very close to what you will receive.
Warning
Check photo resolution before ordering large prints. The website will warn you if a photo is too low-resolution for a large size — use a higher-resolution image for anything bigger than a standard 4x6 print.
Step 5. Choose Pickup or Delivery and Complete Your Order
At checkout, select same-day in-store pickup (available at most Walmart locations for standard prints) or home delivery. For pickup, you will receive a text or email when your order is ready — usually within an hour for prints. Enter your payment information and place the order. Bring your order confirmation to the photo counter when picking up.
Walmart Photo Center is an online service that lets you turn your digital photos into printed items — everything from standard prints and photo books to canvas prints, greeting cards, mugs, phone cases, blankets, and calendars. You can upload photos from your phone or computer, customize your order, and then pick it up at your local Walmart store (often same day) or have it shipped to your home.
For many people, digital photos pile up on phones and computers without ever being printed or shared in a physical form. Walmart Photo Center makes it affordable and straightforward to turn those memories into something you can hold, frame, or give as a gift. A standard 4x6 print costs only a few cents, making it one of the most affordable ways to print your photos.
The service is available at photos.walmart.com and also through the Walmart app. You do not need a special account. You can sign in with your regular Walmart.com account, or create a free one if you do not already have one.
Photo gifts make wonderful presents that feel personal and thoughtful. A photo book filled with family vacation pictures, a canvas print of a grandchild's portrait, or a blanket featuring a beloved pet — these are gifts people treasure for years. The website makes the creation process step by step, guiding you through adding photos, adding captions if desired, and customizing the layout before you order.
For same-day pickup, Walmart usually has your standard prints ready in about an hour at the store's photo kiosk area.
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