Introduction
Printing your photos on the right paper is essential to getting high-quality prints. Plain copier paper might be readily available, but it doesn't work well for photographs, resulting in prints that look dull and faded. Find out how to choose the right photo paper for crisp, vibrant photos you can’t wait to share and display.
Get lab-quality prints at home
HP inks are specially formulated to work with HP paper for the best possible results.
HP inks are specially formulated to work together with HP papers to give you lab-quality results.
- Features such as auto paper sensing help ensure you get high-quality photo prints the first time.
- Using HP ink and HP photo paper together provides you with photos that can last for generations1.
- Find HP ink formulated for your specific HP printer, and HP paper for any of your printing needs.
- And don't forget—HP offers free next business day shipping on HP ink, toner, and paper!
Choose the right size
4" x 6" and 5" x 7" photo paper is great for prints you plan to add to albums and scrapbooks.
HP photo papers come in multiple sizes, ideal for different uses:
- 4" x 6" and 5" x 7": Great for photos you plan to add to albums and scrapbooks. Learn more about printing 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" photos.
- 8.5" x 11": Works well for photos you plan on framing and displaying, including family portraits and wedding photos. Use as is, or use for printing 8" x 10" photos.
- 13" x 19" and 11" x 17": Ideal for making studio-quality enlargements of your photos and printing calendars and posters. Learn more about printing on 11" x 17" and 13" x 19" paper.
Choose the right finish
To help reduce glare on images you plan to frame, print your photos using matte photo paper.
There's a variety of photo paper finishes available, ranging from extremely glossy to matte, and in between. Glossy produces deep, vibrant colors, while matte offers rich textures and resists fingerprints.
- High gloss, soft gloss, and glossy: Because glossy paper can reflect light and cause glare if framed in glass, it works best for family albums, scrapbooks, photo greeting cards, and other prints that won’t be displayed near windows or bright lights.
- Semi-gloss and matte: Ideal for printing photos that you plan on framing, to help reduce the glare that sometimes reflects off of a frame’s glass.
Choose photo paper to suit your needs
HP offers a wide variety of photo paper finishes, from high gloss to matte, so you can get a variety of looks for every type of print or project.
Take a look at what's available:
| Paper type | Desc. | Sizes avail. | Finishes avail. | Paper weight | Usage ideas (click on a link to learn more!) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Premium Plus Photo Paper Buy |
HP's best photo paper Exceptional fade resistance Produces vibrant, professional- quality photos that can last for generations1 |
4"x6" 5"x7" 8.5"x11" 11"x17" 13"x19" |
High gloss Soft gloss Satin |
280g/m2, 75 lb. (13"x19": 286g/m2, 76 lb.) |
Important event photos Photos you'll frame Scrapbooks Photo gifts |
| HP Premium Photo Paper Buy |
Designed to look and feel like a traditional photograph | 4"x6" 8.5"x11" |
Glossy Soft gloss |
240g/m2, 64 lb. | Enlargements Calendars |
| HP Advanced Photo Paper Buy |
Heavier photo paper Dries instantly and resists smudging Great for printing in humid environments |
4"x6" 5"x7" 8.5"x11" 13"x19" |
Glossy | 250g/m2, 56 lb. | Photos for party guests Photos for kids Photos for framing under glass |
| HP Everyday Photo Paper Buy |
Affordable alternative to plain paper Thicker than plain paper so colors don't show through to the opposite side |
4"x6" 8.5"x11" 13"x19" |
Semi gloss Matte |
165 g/m2, 45 lb. (13"x19": 196 g/m2, 52 lb.) |
Displaying pictures on the refrigerator School projects Newsletters/ Holiday newsletters |
Use a photo printer
In addition to quality photo printing, each of these versatile e-All-in-Ones offer the mobile printing technology HP ePrint, plus HP Print Apps for access to select online content. 2,3
HP Photosmart 6510
e-All-in-One Printer
$149.99
- Print, scan, copy
- Features a 3.5" touchscreen
- Memory card slots for easy photo printing
- Auto-engaging photo tray
HP Photosmart 7510
e-All-in-One Printer
$199.99
- Print, scan, copy, eFax4
- Features a 4.3" touchscreen
- Memory card slots for easy photo printing
- 25-page automatic document feeder
HP Photosmart eStation
e-All-in-One Printer
$399.99
- Print, scan, copy, fax
- Portable 7" touchscreen with full Web-browsing capabilities5
- Browse and download the latest eBook bestsellers6
- Access and print e-mail via the large touchscreen7
Visit the HP Photosmart printer buying guides to find which printing features fit your needs.
Learn more
- Find out how to print 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" photos—PC-free.
- Print 8" x 10" photos at home and save—discover how!
- Get tips and tricks to help you print better photos.
- 1Based on Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. using HP photo inkjet print cartridges on HP Premium Plus photo papers.
- 2Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Feature works with any connected Internet- and email-capable device. Print times may vary. For a list of supported documents and image types, see http://www.hp.com/go/ePrintCenter. And for additional solutions, see www.hp.com/go/mobile-printing-solutions.
- 3Requires a wireless access point and an Internet connection to the printer. Services may require registration. App availability varies by country, language and agreements. For details, http://www.hp.com/go/ePrintCenter.
- 4Web-based fax service requires an Internet connection to the printer and registration with third-party service. Up to 20 inbound and 20 outbound pages a month. Additional terms and restrictions apply; see http://www.hp.com/support.
- 5Requires a wireless access point and an Internet connection to the printer. Touchscreen menus are in English or English/French only. Services may require registration. For details, see http://www.hp.com/go/ePrintCenter.
- 6Availability varies by region. Some services may require registration.
- 7Wireless performance dependent on physical environment, distance from access point.