Free Digital Photo Prints UK
Free Digital Photo Prints UK
How do I get my free prints?
Simply choose the offer you want from the free digital photo prints list. The relevant site will open in a new window. Most of the links directly open the relevant registration page, others may require you to click the "register", "sign-up" or "start" link. most require you to fill the registration form first which consists of just your name, email address and password setup and then upload your photos using their software before giving your delivery details at the checkout. Others require you to download their safe software to upload your images first before filling in the registration details along with your delivery details at the checkout. Some of the providers require you to enter a 'voucher code' to claim the full free print allowance. Voucher codes, if needed, are clearly displayed in bold on this site. For more info on using voucher codes, see, How do I use voucher codes?.
Back to topWhy are the photos printed for free?
There is a great deal of competition between the digital photo processing companies and they all want you to buy their products. They offer the free prints so that consumers can see what they offer in terms of; quality of printing and service and other photographic products in the hope that you will buy from them again.
Back to topHow long does it take to sign up and place my order?
The actual sign-up process will only take about about a minute and simply consists of filling in a short online form to register your email address. The time taken to place your order may vary a little between individuals but is mainly goverened by the amount of prints you are ordering and the upload speed of your internet connection. For most people with a broadband connection, the whole process of ordering the free prints offers should take between about 10 and 30 minutes.
Back to topCan I sign up to more than one of the digital photo printing services on this website?
Yes, of course. That is the whole point of this website! Take advantage of all of the offers shown to get as many free prints as possible!
Back to topDo I have to order extra prints to get my free ones?
No, you can place an order just for the amount of free prints offered. Extra prints over the free prints allowance my be ordered and these will be charged at the price shown in the 'price per extra print' section of the photo provider quick info box.
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No, you can place a smaller order if you want. Most of the photo processing companies will actually give 'print credits' for any unclaimed free prints that you can use to purchase prints at a later date. Note however that these free 'print credits' are usually only valid for a limited time (usually in the region of 30-60 days).
Back to topHow do I use voucher codes?
Some photo printing providers require you to enter a voucher code to take advantage of a particular offer. These will be clearly displayed in bold next to the particular offer. For virtually all of the photo providers, the voucher code needs to be entered at the shopping cart stage of your order and there will be a box on the order form which allows you to do this. The discounted price will be shown once you reach the checkout.
Back to topWhat digital image format should I use?
One or two of the photo printing companies accept bitmap (.bmp) and TIFF (.tif) image files. All of the companies accept JPEG (.jpg) and this is the recommended format to use. All digital cameras have the facility to save in this format (it is usually set to this by default). If you need to convert any images of different digital formats, you can use MS Paint included with windows.
Back to topWhat resolution do my digital images need to be?
This depends on the size of the print you require and may vary a little between digital photo printing providers. If the resolution of you digital image is too low your prints will lose detail and become blurry or blocky. See the table below as a guide to recommended resolutions:
| Photo Print size | Minimum Resolution (pixles) | Minimum Recommended Resolution (pixles) |
| 4"x6" (102x152 mm) | 800 x 600 (0.5 Megapixles) | 1024 x 768 (0.8 Megapixles) |
| 5"x7½" (127x190 mm) | 1024 x 768 (0.8 Megapixles) | 1280 x 960 (1.2 Megapixles) |
| 6"x8½" (152x216 mm) | 1280 x 960 (1.2 Megapixles) | 1600 x 1200 (1.9 Megapixles) |
| 8"x12" (203x305 mm) | 1600 x 1200 (1.9 Megapixles) | 2048 x 1536 (3.1 Megapixles) |
What print quality can I expect?
Providing you use the minimum resolutions as stated above in What resolution do my digital images need to be? the quality of your photos should be to the same or higher standard than that of traditionally developed photographs. All of the online photo printing services shown on this website use highly sophisticated digital photo printing techniques and equipment which deliver results far superior to that of any home photo printer.
Back to topCan I get multiple copies of the same photo printed or do they all have to be different?
Yes, you can have as many duplicate copies of the same print as you like. Obviously, each duplicate print will count towards your total order size.
Back to topWhat is the online photo storage and sharing offered by the photo printing companies?
Many of the digital photo processing companies allow you to store your images on their servers. This will allow you to quickly select photos for printing and will also allow easy sharing of your photos to freinds and/or the public. You can create online digital photo albums which can be shared with friends using your own unique web address which is far easier and quicker than compiling and sending bulky emails with your photo files.
Back to topHow much does postage cost?
Postage costs vary a little between digital photo printing providers. Typical postage costs for each company are shown in the provider quick info table.
Back to topHow long will it take for my free photo prints to arrive?
Processing and delivery times stated on the provider quick info tables have come from the digital photo printing provider websites. The combination of the two of these will give a good idea of maximum time to recieve your prints. Typically though, most providers will get your prints to you in 1-3 days.
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