Target Photo vs
Walgreens Photo Local Pickup Review
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We ordered the same 10 photos from Target Photo and Walgreens Photo, scanned them all in, and created this guide just for you.
Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

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Pricing, shipping, paper quality, and other juicy details
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When we tested | August 2020 | August 2020 |
Local pick up | As of early 2020, Target no longer offers local pick up. Previously, local pick up was available via thousands of Kodak kiosks. Photo ordering is now only available online for delivery to your home. | |
Summary | While Target photos are only available online, the quality is outstanding. Target uses the same paper as Nation's Photo Lab, the highest quality test in our results. | 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) | Online only |
10 Photos: $2.30 $0.23 each |
Print quality (online orders) |
10 Photos: $4.40 $0.25 4x6s + $1.90 to ship 9-12 days |
10 Photos: $4.29 $0.23 4x6s + $1.99 to ship 7-9 days |
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Local pickup available | No | Yes |
Cost per 4x6 print (local pickup) | Online only | $0.23 |
Formats available for pickup | Online only | 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 4x5.3, 4x4, 8x8 |
Finishes available for pickup | Online only | Glossy |
Paper type for pickup orders | Online only |
DNP Premium Digital Paper 0.24 millimeters thick |
Pickup speed | Online only | Same day |
Online only | Order pickup | |
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Online ordering available | Yes | Yes, see review |
Cost per 4x6 print (online) | $0.25 | $0.23 |
Formats available online |
4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 4x8 3.5x5, 4x5, 4 Wallet, 8 Wallet, 8.5x11, 11x14 and others up to 30x40 |
4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 4x5.3, 4x4, 8x8 |
Finishes available online | Glossy,matte,lustre,metallic | Matte,glossy |
Paper type for online orders |
KodakProfessional Endura 24 millimeters thick |
Fujicolor Crystal Archive 22 millimeters thick |
Cheapest shipping option |
$1.90 To ship 10 photos
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$1.99 To ship 10 photos
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Delivery speed for cheapest shipping option | 9-12 days | 7-9 days |
Order online | Order online |
Target Photo vs
Walgreens Photo
print quality comparison
On 1/23/20, we ordered the following photos from Target 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 Target Photo compares to Walgreens Photo.
Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo (Test: Lustre)

Walgreens Photo (Test: Glossy)

Target Photo envelopes
When you order photos from Target Photo, here's what you can
expect the envelope to look like.
![A white vertically positioned wallet envelope with part of its flap sticking out at its right side. There is a slant shipping label stuck on the envelope. The top left corner of the label has a return address, it reads, “EZPrints, EZPrints, I890 BEAVER RIDGE CIR STE A, Norcross GA 30071.” Under is “SHIP TO [BLURRED SHIPPING ADDRESS].” Below is some more digitally blurred content. with only “UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS.” On the right side is the postage sticker, a box that reads, “PRSRT STD AUTO US POSTAGE PAID UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS.” Under the box is a text that says, “Return Service Requested, MMS: 131150128204548541.” Below the text is a blur. The bottom left corner of the shipping label has some reference details: “REF 1:EZPR, REF 2:10495175” stacked on each other. All texts are in black. Envelope sitting on wood table top.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/herman-cat/photoprintingnearme/scans/envelopes/target_envelope_front.jpeg)
![A white wallet envelope vertically positioned on a wooden surface. It has some stain streaks on it. At the top of the envelope positioned at the left is a shipping label. The shipping label is divided into 6 horizontal parts with thick lines, except for the first line. The first part has the return address that reads, “EZPRINTS, 1890 BEAVER RIDGE CIR STE A, NORCROSS 30071.” On the same line as the address is the weight of the envelope at “2.0 OZ,” and serial number “1 of 1.” Below is the blurred shipping address, it starts with “SHIP TO.” The second part has a thin horizontal line dividing it in two at the left side of the box. The left part has a blur QR code. The right has a large text that reads, “MA 025 9-01 C.” Under the text is a blurred barcode. The third part has it's top line thicker. Under the line is: “UPS SUREPOST, TRACKING #: [BLURRED TRACKING NUMBER].” The fourth part has a barcode that has been digitally blurred out. Under the fifth part is a text that says “CARRIER - LEAVE IF NO RESPONSE,” some text that is presumed to the delivery address is digitally blurred out. To the right is the postage stamp that says, “PS LIGHTWEIGHT U.S POSTAGE PAID UPS eVS.” Printed in a box. The final part contains: “USPS TRACKING # eVS,” under this is a digitally blurred barcode and some tracking numbers below. All text on the label is printed in black. To the right side of the shipping label, a purple stamp vertically stamped reading from bottom to top. The bottom left of the envelope has some signature. Envelope sitting on wood table top.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/herman-cat/photoprintingnearme/scans/envelopes/target_envelope_back.jpeg)

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