Simple Life Hack: Print Your Passport Photo for $0.44
No Tools Needed
Problem Statement
You need a passport photo but don’t want to spend over $18 at a retail store.
The Fix
Walgreens doesn’t offer a 2×2 printing option, but you can print a 4×4 photo and edit it to fit your needs. This simple trick saves you money while still meeting the requirements for a passport photo.
How to Do It
- Take a passport photo at home using your phone.
- Go to Walgreens and order a 4×4 photo as the minimum square size.
- Click “edit” on the print screen.
- Add a white border.
- Zoom out until the border occupies the outer half of the frame.
- Print your $0.44/ea passport photo instantly!
Extra Use Case
This hack is also useful for printing multiple small photos, such as 2×2 or 2×3 grids, to save space and waste less paper.
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