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Emailing by Computer
Emailing by Phone
Digital Photo File Types
File Size
 
Emailing by Computer
To email us your photos from your computer, follow these steps:

  1. Email your photos as attachments to save@mywalgreens.com.
  2. When we receive your photos, we'll send you a confirmation message that includes a link to the Walgreens Photo Center web site.
  3. Select the link. You'll see a web page asking you to register for an account at the Walgreens Photo Center. If you already have an account, you can bypass this page and simply select the Log in link to the right.
  4. Register for a Walgreens Photo Center account by filling in the required information. Be sure to enter the same email address from which you sent your photos.
  5. You'll be taken to a page containing the photos you emailed. Select the box next to each photo that you'd like to add to your account. Then select ADD TO MY ACCOUNT.

    NOTE: Whichever photos you do NOT check WILL BE DELETED.

  6. We hold emailed photos for 30 days after we receive them, or for 60 days if you already have an account with us. If you do not log in to the Walgreens Photo Center web site and add the photos to your account within that time period, they will be deleted from the site.

  7. If you'd like, you can change your email upload preferences at any time. For instance, you can enable your Walgreens Photo Center account to receive photos from several different email addresses. Simply go to the Your photo settings page and select Edit preferences at the bottom of the page.

If you don't have a confirmation email:

  1. Log in to the Walgreens Photo Center web site.
  2. At the top of your homepage, you may see a message alerting you that you have photos waiting to be added to your account. Select the message to add these photos to your account.

    NOTE: If you DON'T see this alert, it means that you emailed photos to the Walgreens Photo Center using an email address that we do not yet associate with your account. To add this address to your account, go to the Your photo settings page and select Edit preferences. Add whatever email address you used to send the photos as an Associated address. When you return to your homepage, you will be able to access your photos.

  3. You'll be taken to a page containing the photos you emailed. Check the box next to each photo that you'd like to add to your account. Then select ADD TO MY ACCOUNT.

    NOTE: Whichever photos you do NOT check WILL BE DELETED.

  4. We hold emailed photos for 30 days after we receive them (or for 60 days if you already have an account with us). If you do not log in to the Walgreens Photo Center web site within that time period, they will be deleted from the site.

    NOTE: Walgreens Photo Center NEVER deletes photos from your computer. We only delete photos from our website, if they have been emailed but not confirmed.

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Emailing by Phone
To email us your photos by mobile phone, follow these steps:

  1. Send your photos to save@mywalgreens.com.
  2. When we receive your photos, we'll send you a text message that includes a key (a special code) and a link to the Walgreens Photo Center web site. Save this message.
  3. The next time you're at your computer, type the link into your browser. You'll see a pop-up window asking you to register for an account at Walgreens Photo Center. If you already have an account, you can bypass this page and simply click the Log in link to the right.
  4. Register for a Walgreens Photo Center account by filling in the required information. Be sure to enter the same email address from which you sent your photos.
  5. You'll be taken to a page containing the photos you emailed. Check the box next to each photo that you'd like to add to your account. Then select ADD TO MY ACCOUNT.

    NOTE: Whichever photos you do NOT check WILL BE DELETED.

  6. We hold emailed photos for 30 days after we receive them (or for 60 days if you already have an account with us). If you do not log in to the Walgreens Photo Center web site and add the photos to your account within that time period, they will be deleted from the site.

    NOTE: Walgreens Photo Center NEVER deletes photos from your phone or computer. We only delete photos from our web site, if they have been emailed but not confirmed.

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Digital Photo File Types
When you email us your photos, you can use the following types of digital photos:

  • JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .jpe)
  • Zip files (.zip) - must contain JPEGs only

Any digital photo you upload must have an ending that matches one of the above file types (e.g., niagarafalls.jpg, weddingpics.zip).

NOTE: Whenever you upload a digital photo to your online account, only a copy of it is placed in your account. The original digital photo file remains unchanged on your computer (or your phone).

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File Size
If you plan to order prints or create gifts using your digital photos, we recommend the following image sizes for best results:

Print Size Minimum image resolution required
4 x 6 540x360 pixels
5 x 7 630x450 pixels
8 x 10 900x720 pixels
Wallet Prints 270x180 pixels
Photo Gifts 900x600 pixels
4x8" Photo Cards 640x426 pixels
4x6" FlipBooks 540x360 pixels
5x7" FlipBooks 630x450 pixels
MemoryBooks 1639x1233 - 1280x1024 pixels

Please note that we always check the resolution of every photo before you order a reprint or photo product. If we think the photo isn't large enough to produce a quality image, we'll let you know.

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