Electronics Printers and scanners The Best Instant Photo Printer Updated June 16, 2026 Arriana Vasquez/NYT Wirecutter By Phil Ryan Want to print small photos without a clunky, bulky machine? Consider an instant photo printer. The Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 is easy to use and creates rich, colorful images that at 2.1 by 3.4 inches (including a white border) are small enough to fit in a wallet or purse. Although the output from instant photo printers can’t rival the quality and resolution of images printed on a dedicated photo printer , these printers still produce nice-looking photos — and they’re small and light enough to come with you to a party or a picnic. Everything we recommend Top pick The best instant printer Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 3 This printer creates film-like, credit-card-sized images that are vibrant and fun. It’s about the size of a small hard drive, so you can take it with you just about anywhere. $100 from Amazon $99 from Walmart Film for the Mini Link 3 Fujifilm Instax Mini Film (Twin Pack) Buying Instax Mini film in twin packs helps you get the best price. $17 from Walmart $30 from Amazon $19 from B&H Best for... Best for printing landscape and group shots Fujifilm Instax Link Wide This printer produces the same bold and beautiful look as the Mini Link, but on film that’s about twice the width. Though the printer itself is a tad larger, it’s still small enough to tote around. $189 from Amazon Best film for the Link Wide Fujifilm Instax Wide Film (Twin Pack) Fujifilm’s twin-packs typically give you the best price on Instax Wide film. Buy from Amazon May be out of stock $20 from Walmart $27 from Best Buy Best for... Best for larger prints Canon Selphy CP1500 This printer produces larger, 4-by-6-inch images with surprisingly good color and sharpness for a portable printer. $159 from Amazon $159 from Walmart $159 from Best Buy Best paper and ink for the CP1500 Canon KP-108IN Color Ink/Paper Set Canon’s refill bundle has enough ink and paper for
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