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Will My Photos Print the Same Way I Uploaded Them?

I sent 6 pictures yesterday and 4 of the 6 pictures got cut I wanted 2 know when you guys print my pictures will they print out like I uploaded them or will they appear cut?

Photos are printed as 4x6 prints.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer December 03,2013 · Send Inmate Mail
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Photos are printed as 4x6 prints. If the image you uploaded has different proportions than 4x6, the system automatically applies a fit adjustment to make sure the entire image appears on the print without any part of it being cut off.

What that means in practice is that the actual image may print slightly smaller than the full 4x6 surface, appearing more like a 4x4 or 4x5 centered on the photo paper with a small border around it. The full image is preserved, nothing gets cropped, and the finished product looks clean. It is a better outcome than having part of your photo cut off at the edges.

If you want to avoid the fit adjustment on future uploads, sizing your photos as close to a 4x6 ratio as possible before uploading will give you the most edge to edge coverage on the final print. Most photo editing apps on a phone or computer can crop to that ratio quickly.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: December 03,2013
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2026.