One of the easiest ways to transform your digital images into actual prints is to utilize an online development processing service. Here is a comparison of the services and prices for some of the most popular stores and online sites. Select the one that meets your needs and you will be on your way to preserving your memorable events.
STORES
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Cost-per-Print 4x6 5x7 |
$0.19 $1.99 | Prices vary depending on shipping method. Starts at $0.19 4x6 and $1.47 5x7. |
$0.19 $1.49 |
In-Store Pickup | Available for pickup in 1 hour. No additional fee. | Available for pickup in 1 hour. | Available for pickup in 1-4 days (depending on location). No additional fee. |
Shipping | Standard: 1-5 prints .99 6-15 prints 1.48 16-25 prints 1.96 | Information not readily available on site. | $5.00 flat shipping. 1-4 day processing. |
Online Storage | Unlimited – Free | Must purchase storage space in 10 MB increments. 10 MB-1 yr - .74 20 MB-1 yr – 1.48 30 MB-1 yr – 2.22 | Unlimited – Free |
Album/Photo Sharing | Yes – Free | Yes – Fee to store online (see above) | Yes – Free |
Gifts and Other Photo Products | Large Variety including: Apron, Pillow, Dog Collar, Cutting Board, Diaper Bag, Golf Towel, Pet Bowl, Stationery, etc. | Frames, Posters, T-shirts, Puzzles, Stickers, etc. | China Plate, Crystal, Photo Blanket, Playing Cards, etc. |
Specials | 20 free prints with first upload | 10 free 4x6 prints when you sign up | N/A |
Other Features | Photo editing and enhancing and photo borders. | Free downloadable software to edit, organize, print and share photos. | Photo enhancement tools. Downloadable software to upload photos. |
ONLINE SITES
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Cost-per-Print 4x6 5x7 |
$0.12 $0.79 1-10 Qty Discounts |
$0.12 $0.29 |
$0.19 $0.99 |
In-Store Pickup | Can pick up prints at local Walgreens. 3 day processing applies. Cost-per-print increases. Can also pick up prints at photo kiosks at select retailers. | Not available. | Not available. |
Shipping | Standard: 1-5 prints .99 6-15 prints 1.48 16-25 prints 1.97 | $0.99 flat rate shipping for photos. 1 day processing. | Standard 1st Class – 1 day processing: 1-10 prints 1.79 11-20 prints 1.99 21-30 prints 2.49 |
Online Storage | Unlimited – Free | Unlimited – Free | Unlimited – Free |
Album/Photo Sharing | Yes – Free | Yes – Free | Yes – Free (unique web address) |
Gifts and Other Photo Products | Mousepads, Memory Books, Mugs, Calendars, etc. | Coaster Set, Tote Bag, Baby Bib, License Plate, Clock, Sticky Note Holder, etc. | Magnets, Mugs with Starbucks Card, Canvas Print, Keepsake Boxes, etc. |
Specials | First 20 prints are free. Save more by purchasing prepaid prints. | N/A | 15 free prints with first order. 5x7 prints .74 for limited time. Save more by purchasing prepaid plans. |
Other Features | Photo editing and enhancing and photo borders. | Downloadable software provides photo editing and enhancing tools. Slideshows available. Can print notes on back of prints. | Large selection of borders. Friends and family can add comments about your photos. Photo enhancing tools. |
