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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about ordering, shipping, pickup and print quality. Can't find what you need? A real person on our team is happy to help.

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ordering

Ordering, Pickup & Changes

I chose shipping, but I got a "ready for pickup" email. What do I do?

No worries, this happens! Your order was placed as Pickup in Orem, so it's printed and waiting for you here. To have it shipped instead, just reply to that email (or write to support@persnicketyprints.com) and tell us:

  • Which shipping speed you'd like (see our Shipping Guide for options and prices)
  • The address to ship to

We'll email you a quick invoice for shipping, and your order goes out as soon as it's paid.

Tip for next time: at checkout, double-check that shipping to your address is selected before you place your order.
How does local pickup work, and how fast is it?

Choose Pickup at checkout, then wait for your "ready for pickup" email before you come in. Small photo print orders are often ready within an hour or two, and those placed before noon are ready by 5 PM the same day. Larger orders, enlargements, cards and books take a little longer.

Where: 190 North Orem Blvd, Orem, UT 84057
Lobby hours: Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM, Sat 10 AM–4 PM, closed Sunday

Framed canvas, acrylic prints, glass ornaments and fine art albums are made by a partner lab and take 2–3 weeks, even for pickup. See our Orem pickup page for more.

Can I change or cancel my order?

Contact us as soon as possible. We print fast, so minutes matter! Calling 1-855-9PRINTS during business hours is quickest.

  • Not printed yet: we can usually cancel it or make your change.
  • Already printed: because every order is custom, we can't cancel it, but we're happy to help you place a new order with the fix.
  • Framed canvas, acrylic prints, ornaments and fine art albums: these go to our partner lab, so changes are only possible within about 4 hours of ordering.
Want to add prints? Place a second order, choose Pickup so you aren't charged shipping twice, and type "Combine with order #____" in the special instructions. Then email us so we can hold your first order. You can ignore the second order's "ready for pickup" email; we'll send everything together.
Where can I see your prices?

You'll find current prices for every print size and product on our Pricing page.

Good to know: most photo prints get quantity discounts automatically when you order more, no code needed. Standard shipping is free on orders $59+.
shipping

Shipping & Delivery

When will my order arrive?

Add two things together: the time to make your order, plus the shipping time.

  • Making it: photo prints take 1 business day per 100 prints. Cards, books and calendars take about 2 business days. Enlargements and canvas take about 3.
  • Shipping: Standard (7–10 business days, free on orders $59+), Priority (3–4 business days), or Expedited (2 business days).

Our Shipping Guide has a calculator that estimates your arrival date. Delivery times are carrier estimates, so they aren't guaranteed.

Where's my tracking number?

When your order ships, we email your tracking number. You can also look it up anytime on our Track Order page or under Order History in My Account.

Can't find it? Check your spam folder, or email us your order number and we'll send it right over.

Tip: on the carrier's tracking page, sign up for text or email alerts to get updates straight from them.
My package says delivered, but it isn't here.

First, check around your door, your mailbox, with neighbors and your building's front desk. Carriers sometimes mark packages delivered a day or two early.

If it still hasn't shown up one week after the delivery date, email support@persnicketyprints.com with your order number. We'll file a claim with the carrier and reprint your order with faster shipping, at no cost to you.

My order arrived damaged.

We're so sorry! Within 30 days of delivery, email support@persnicketyprints.com with:

  • A photo of the box or envelope
  • Photos of the damaged prints
  • A photo of the paper invoice that came in your package

We'll reprint your order right away and upgrade your shipping on us.

print quality

Photo & Print Quality

Is my photo good enough to print?

For the sharpest prints, we recommend 300 DPI at the size you're printing. For example, a 4x6 print looks best at 1200 x 1800 pixels or more. Our website shows a warning if a photo may print blurry, so you'll know before you order.

We also have "eyes on every print." Our lab team checks every file before it prints, and we'll contact you if something looks off. Learn more in our resolution guide and pixels guide.

Why do my prints look darker than my screen?

Phone and computer screens light up from behind, so photos look brighter there than they really are. Paper reflects light instead. We automatically brighten files before printing to help with this.

To preview how a photo will print, turn your screen brightness down to about 30–50%. If a photo still looks too dark, lighten it a little before you order.

If your prints look very different from your file, email us a photo of them in daylight within 30 days and we'll take a look.

What if I'm not happy with my prints?

We want you to love your prints! If something went wrong in printing or shipping (color problems, damage, missing prints or the wrong item), email support@persnicketyprints.com within 30 days of delivery with photos, and we'll reprint and reship it for free.

Our guarantee covers printing and shipping. It doesn't cover file issues (like a blurry original) or ordering choices (like the wrong size or paper). Even then, reach out. We'll always take a look, and we'll help you get it right next time. See our Quality Guarantee.

your account

Account & Print Credits

I can't log in or reset my password.
  • Check your spam folder for the reset email. It often lands there.
  • Try other email addresses you might have used. If you checked out as a guest, no account was created.
  • Haven't logged in for 2+ years? Accounts are closed after 2 years without a login, and older photos and projects can't be restored.

Still stuck? Email support@persnicketyprints.com or call us, and we'll reset your password for you.

our sister app

Persnickety Box

Is Persnickety Box part of Persnickety Prints?

Persnickety Box is our sister app, printed by the same lab team in Orem, but it has its own app and its own login. Your Persnickety Prints account won't sign you in to Persnickety Box, and the other way around.

With Persnickety Box, you swipe through the photos on your phone to pick your favorites, with no uploading. Each month you get 30 archival 4x4 prints delivered in a keepsake storage box, plus a gentle reminder so you never fall behind on printing your memories.

For help with your Persnickety Box membership, visit persnicketybox.com or email admin@persnicketybox.com.

Do you have an affiliate program?

Yes! Persnickety Box has an affiliate program for people who love sharing it with friends, family and followers. Learn more and sign up on the Persnickety Box Affiliate Program page.

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