Simple steps to print photos from your phone.

Print photos wirelessly from your phone with a printer

Do you aspire to be an Android or iPhone photographer? Both Android OS 15 and iOS 18 have enhanced their smartphones with professional photography features, including advancements in artificial intelligence-assisted photo processing and high-end digital camera sensors in their top-of-the-line models.

Most cameras now enable you to transfer photos from a camera to a smartphone via Bluetooth, even if you don't like taking photos directly from your smartphone.

There are several simple methods to print a photo from your smartphone.

print photos 1 — A photo printer with SD cards sitting on top of it. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

Using a Wi-Fi-enabled printer

Wireless printers are widely available today, and if you have one, you can print photos directly from your phone. Modern photo printers are fully wireless, making it easy to print photos from your Android or iOS smartphones. Check out my top printer picks here. Here's how to print from a wireless printer on both Android and iOS.

For iPhone:

Ensure your printer is AirPrint-enabled and connected to your phone's Wi-Fi network.
To print a photo from the Photos app, select the desired photo, tap the share icon, and choose Print.
Choose your printer and adjust any print settings.
Click Print in the upper right of the screen.

For Android:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.

Connect your printer to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone.
Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Printing.
Select Default Print Service or a third-party print service plugin.
To print a photo from your gallery app, open the photo, tap the share icon, and choose Print.

Using a portable photo printer

If you need a compact photograph printer that's easy to use and take with you on trips, portable photo printers are a great idea. They usually connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and come with apps for easy printing. Many portable printers are small enough to fit in a travel bag and are battery-powered, so there's no wired setup necessary. Here are my top picks for the best portable printers.

print photos 2 — A portable photo printer being used. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

Using an online photo printing service

You can use various photo printing services, such as Shutterfly, Snapfish, local print shops, or big-box stores like Staples, to print your photos. These services allow you to upload your photos, select your print options, and have them delivered to your home or picked up at a local store. By using a print service and shop, you can ensure that your photographs are printed on high-quality prints with great printers.

laptop and camera — Laptop with photos. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

Transferring photos to your computer

Transferring photos from your phone to your computer and printing them using your home printer is a great option if your printer doesn't support Wi-Fi. Our printer recommendations include color printers that are perfect for printing beautiful photographs. We've made the list for everyone, so you can choose the best printer for your needs. Here's how to do it from an iPhone to your computer:

Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer.
Make sure your iPhone or Android is unlocked.
Rewritten sentence: If prompted, say "Trust This Computer" on your iPhone or Android.
On a Mac, open the Photos app.
On a Windows PC, open the Photos app or File Explorer.
In the Photos app on a Mac, choose "Import" and select the desired photos for transfer.
To import photos onto a Windows PC, use the "Import" feature in the Photos app or copy and paste them from File Explorer.

Printing photos

Ensure that your printer is properly connected to your computer (via USB or network).
Open the photos you want to print on your computer.
In the Photos app on a Mac, access the "Print" option by clicking on "File" > "Print".
On a Windows PC, you can print a photo by right-clicking it and selecting "Print" or by using the print option in the Photos app.
Rewritten sentence: You can choose your printer and set up print options such as size and quality.
Click "Print" to start printing your photos.

Man transferring photos — A man transferring photos from his phone to his computer to print. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

Kurt's key takeaways

Both Android and iPhone have enhanced their mobile photography capabilities with advanced AI features and high-quality camera technology, making it effortless to capture stunning photos. Additionally, printing these memories is now effortless, whether you use a Wi-Fi printer, a portable one, or an online service.

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