We are passionate about photo prints! To help you choose the best photo printing service, we ordered and scanned the same set of 10 photos from both Office Depot/OfficeMax Photo and Walgreens Photo. This guide provides a detailed comparison to assist you in making an informed decision.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a joyful nonagenarian celebrating his 94th birthday with family. He is holding up a hand in cheer, wearing a flower lei, and smiling broadly at a birthday cake marked '94'. Two younger family members flank him, sharing in the joyous occasion in a cozy living room setting.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a vibrant photo capturing a 94th birthday celebration. An elderly man with a grey beard and glasses smiles widely at his birthday cake, surrounded by a laughing woman in a floral tank top and a bearded man in a grey shirt. The family is enjoying a cheerful moment in their living room.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a scenic Icelandic landscape featuring a couple strolling hand-in-hand. The woman, leading and looking back at her partner, wears a navy sweater and boots. The man, in a leather jacket and sneakers, walks beside her. The backdrop showcases Iceland's unique terrain with mossy rocks and a snow-capped hill.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a captivating Icelandic scenery with a couple walking towards the right. The woman glances back at the man, both holding hands amidst a contrasting landscape of green moss and a partially snowy hill under an overcast sky.
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Pricing, Shipping, Paper Quality, and Key Features
| Test Date | August 2020 |
| Summary | Office Depot offers local photo printing options alongside giants like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, but the local print quality disappoints. Prints resemble postcards rather than professional photos, with noticeable flaws in some test prints and an orange color cast. Online prints show better vibrancy but come with excessive packaging and the highest shipping costs in our tests. |
| Local Pickup Print Quality | 30% 10 Photos: $2.90 $0.29 each |
| Online Order Print Quality | 94% 10 Photos: $12.85 $0.29 4x6s + $9.95 shipping (7-9 days) |
| Local Pickup | Yes, see review |
| Local Pickup 4×6 Cost | $0.29 |
| Pickup Formats | 4×6, 5×7, 6×8, 8×10, 11×14 |
| Pickup Finishes | Glossy |
| Pickup Paper Type | Unknown cardstock (0mm) |
| Pickup Speed | Same day (order by 2pm) |
| Order Pickup (Office Depot) | Order Pickup (Walgreens) |
| Online Ordering | Yes |
| Online 4×6 Cost | $0.29 |
| Online Formats | 4×6, 5×7, 6×8, 8×10, 11×14, 8×12, 8×8 |
| Online Finishes | Matte |
| Online Paper Type | Fujifilm Quality Dry Photo Paper (0.24mm) |
| Cheapest Shipping | $9.95 (10 photos) |
| Cheapest Shipping Speed | 7-9 days |
| Order Online (Office Depot) | Order Online (Walgreens) |
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo vs Walgreens Photo Print Quality Comparison
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo provides options for both local pickup and online delivery. For more insights, see our review of Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo local pickup or our comparison of Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo Online vs. Local Pickup. On February 13, 2020, we placed orders for the same photos from both Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo and Walgreens Photo to conduct a direct comparison.
We scanned both sets of prints without any color correction to give you an unbiased view of the print quality from each service.
Here’s a detailed look at how Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo compares to Walgreens Photo in print quality.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a joyful nonagenarian celebrating his 94th birthday with family. He is holding up a hand in cheer, wearing a flower lei, and smiling broadly at a birthday cake marked '94'. Two younger family members flank him, sharing in the joyous occasion in a cozy living room setting.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a vibrant photo capturing a 94th birthday celebration. An elderly man with a grey beard and glasses smiles widely at his birthday cake, surrounded by a laughing woman in a floral tank top and a bearded man in a grey shirt. The family is enjoying a cheerful moment in their living room.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a scenic Icelandic landscape featuring a couple strolling hand-in-hand. The woman, leading and looking back at her partner, wears a navy sweater and boots. The man, in a leather jacket and sneakers, walks beside her. The backdrop showcases Iceland's unique terrain with mossy rocks and a snow-capped hill.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a captivating Icelandic scenery with a couple walking towards the right. The woman glances back at the man, both holding hands amidst a contrasting landscape of green moss and a partially snowy hill under an overcast sky.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a matte photo print from Office Depot showing a playful family portrait in winter attire. Two adults and two children, wearing winter hats and coats, make funny faces for a lively and candid shot.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a glossy print from Walgreens featuring a fun family portrait. The photo captures two adults and two kids in winter clothes playfully sticking out their tongues, showcasing the glossy finish and vibrant colors of Walgreens' prints.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a matte photo from Office Depot of grandparents with their grandkids. The image shows a grandfather holding two grandchildren on his lap in a festive living room, with holiday decorations visible in the background.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a glossy Walgreens print of a grandparent scene. Grandparents are photographed with their grandchildren in a cozy living room setting, adorned with holiday-themed decorations, printed on glossy paper.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a matte Office Depot print featuring dog owners with their black lab. The joyful trio, including a black lab dog, poses with tongues out in a forest setting, captured in a lighthearted, candid style on matte paper.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a glossy photo from Walgreens of happy dog owners and their pet. Two owners and their black Labrador strike a playful pose with tongues out, highlighting the clarity and finish of Walgreens' glossy photo prints.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a matte print from Office Depot depicting an old man relaxing outdoors. An elderly man sits contentedly in an Adirondack chair amidst greenery, with a walking cane and an identical empty chair nearby, captured on matte photo paper.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a glossy Walgreens photo showing a senior man enjoying nature. The photo features an old man sitting in a chair on a makeshift deck, surrounded by shrubbery, showcasing the detail and gloss of Walgreens' print.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a matte Office Depot photo of a black lab on a beach. A black Labrador retriever sits obediently on a rocky beach, tongue out, with the ocean in the background, printed with a matte finish.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a glossy print from Walgreens of a black lab at the beach. The image features a black lab sitting on a beach with its tongue out, demonstrating the vibrant colors and reflective surface of Walgreens' glossy prints.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a matte Office Depot print of a cardinal on a branch. A male cardinal, distinguished by its red plumage, perches on a branch, sharply focused against a blurred background, printed on matte photo paper.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of a glossy Walgreens print of a red cardinal. A vibrant red cardinal stands out on a branch, captured in detail and printed on glossy paper, showcasing the rich colors and clarity achievable with Walgreens.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a matte photo from Office Depot featuring two puffins in Iceland. Two puffin birds are photographed in their natural Icelandic habitat amongst green grass, highlighting the matte finish of the print.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of glossy Walgreens photo prints of Icelandic puffins. Two puffins in Iceland are depicted in a clear, glossy print, emphasizing the detail in the birds' feathers and the surrounding natural environment.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo (Matte Test Prints)
Scan of a matte print from Office Depot, a close-up of birthday balloons. A vibrant assortment of birthday balloons fills the frame, showcasing the color reproduction and matte texture of Office Depot's photo prints.
Walgreens Photo (Glossy Test Prints)
Scan of glossy Walgreens photo prints of colorful birthday balloons. A set of birthday balloons is captured in a close-up, demonstrating the vivid colors and reflective surface of Walgreens' glossy photo paper.
Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo Envelopes and Packaging
When you order photos online from Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo, the packaging is something to note.
For our test, Office Depot shipped just ten 4×6 prints in an excessively large box. This oversized packaging was not only wasteful for such small prints but also contributed to a higher shipping cost of $9.95, the most expensive among all services we tested.
Side view of the Office Depot photo delivery box. A hand supports a 3-inch high brown box, showing serrated edges, rectangular holes, and a barcode with dimensions printed, emphasizing the box's size relative to photo prints.
Comparing Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo with Local Photo Labs
93%
10 Photos: $2.50 $0.25 each
90%
10 Photos: $2.30 $0.23 each
75%
10 Photos: $2.30 $0.23 each
30%
10 Photos: $2.90 $0.29 each
Comparing Office Depot / OfficeMax Photo with Online Photo Labs
99%
10 Photos: $7.15 $0.32 4x6s + $3.95 shipping (5-7 days)
95%
10 Photos: $4.40 $0.25 4x6s + $1.90 shipping (9-12 days)
92%
10 Photos: $6.35 $0.24 4x6s + $3.95 shipping (10 days)
90%
10 Photos: $4.74 $0.15 4x6s + $3.24 shipping (9-12 days)
85%
10 Photos: $4.29 $0.23 4x6s + $1.99 shipping (7-9 days)
85%
10 Photos: $4.39 $0.24 4x6s + $1.99 shipping (10-12 days)
85%
10 Photos: $4.39 $0.24 4x6s + $1.99 shipping (10-12 days)
85%
10 Photos: $4.39 $0.24 4x6s + $1.99 shipping (10-12 days)
80%
10 Photos: $2.99 $0.00 4x6s + $2.99 shipping (5-7 days)
80%
10 Photos: $20.99 $1.40 4x6s + $6.99 shipping (8-12 days)
80%
10 Photos: $4.78 $0.33 4x6s + $1.48 shipping (5-9 days)
80%
10 Photos: $4.90 $0.09 4x6s + $4.00 shipping (7-9 days)
75%
10 Photos: $4.99 $0.09 4x6s + $4.09 shipping (9-12 days)
70%
10 Photos: $1.20 $0.12 4x6s + $0.00 shipping (Prime 5-6 days, Non-Prime 7-9 days)
70%
10 Photos: $13.00 $0.50 4x6s + $8.00 shipping (14-17 days)
65%
10 Photos: $2.64 $0.09 4x6s + $1.74 shipping (3-10 days)
60%
10 Photos: $6.10 $0.18 4x6s + $4.30 shipping (5-7 days)
45%
10 Photos: $6.99 $0.50 4x6s + $1.99 shipping (9-12 days)
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Photo Credits
Atlantic puffin photo by @miss_ohara
Cardinal photo by @drphotomoto
