CVS Photo Local Pickup vs
Walgreens Photo Local Pickup Review
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We ordered the same 10 photos from CVS Photo and Walgreens Photo, scanned them all in, and created this guide just for you.
CVS Photo (Test: Glossy)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
CVS Photo (Test: Glossy)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
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Pricing, shipping, paper quality, and other juicy details
When we tested | August 2020 | August 2020 |
Summary | CVS is convenient and quick for local photo printing. After Walmart, their photos scored the best quality for local pick up. Strangely, the quality for their online photos is slightly lower than ordering locally. For online ordering, we suggest Walgreens over CVS. | While Walgreens pick up is consistently reliable, we recommend ordering online for higher quality prints. Walgreens local labs use DNP Photo Paper and what's known in the industry as "Dye-sublimation" printing. This type of printing is typically used for photo booths and events. While the prints are good quality, you'll get a much higher quality by ordering from Walgreens online as they use Fuju paper and ink for web orders. For online ordering, we suggest Walgreens over CVS. |
Print quality (local pickup) |
10 Photos: $2.30 $0.23 each |
10 Photos: $2.30 $0.23 each |
Print quality (online orders) |
10 Photos: $4.78 $0.33 4x6s + $1.48 to ship 5-9 days |
10 Photos: $4.29 $0.23 4x6s + $1.99 to ship 7-9 days |
Local pickup available | Yes | Yes |
Cost per 4x6 print (local pickup) | $0.23 | $0.23 |
Formats available for pickup | 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 8x10, 5x5, 6x6, 8x8, 4x6 Wallet | 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 4x5.3, 4x4, 8x8 |
Finishes available for pickup | Glossy | Glossy |
Paper type for pickup orders |
KodakMoments 0.2099999999999999922284388276239042170345783233642578125 millimeters thick |
DNP Premium Digital Paper 0.2399999999999999911182158029987476766109466552734375 millimeters thick |
Pickup speed | Same day | Same day |
Order pickup | Order pickup | |
Online ordering available | Yes, see review | Yes, see review |
Cost per 4x6 print (online) | $0.33 | $0.23 |
Formats available online |
4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 8x10, 5x5, 6x6, 8x8, 4x6 Wallet |
4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 4x5.3, 4x4, 8x8 |
Finishes available online | Glossy (Same-day pickup), Matte (5-9 days) | Matte,glossy |
Paper type for online orders |
Fujicolor Crystal Archive 22 millimeters thick |
Fujicolor Crystal Archive 22 millimeters thick |
Cheapest shipping option |
$1.48 To ship 10 photos
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$1.99 To ship 10 photos
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Delivery speed for cheapest shipping option | 5-9 days | 7-9 days |
Order online | Order online |
CVS Photo vs
Walgreens Photo
print quality comparison
CVS Photo lets you order prints for local pickup and online for delivery to your door.
Check out our review for CVS Photo Online or compare CVS Photo Online vs. Local Pickup.
On 1/23/20, we ordered the following photos from CVS Photo. On 2/13/20, we ordered the same photos from Walgreens Photo.
We scanned in both sets of prints without color correction.
Here's how CVS Photo compares to Walgreens Photo.
CVS Photo (Test: Glossy)
Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)
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CVS Photo envelopes
When you order photos from CVS Photo, here's what you can
expect the envelope to look like.
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Photo credits
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