How long does it take to get a photo book printed?

Choose a country from the list below to find product and shipping info. 

Important: Due to COVID-19, your order may take longer than expected.

Available sizes

• 7-inch Softcover: Minimum 20 pages, maximum 140 pages
  • Spine title can be added to books over 48 pages
• 9-inch Hardcover: Minimum 20 pages, maximum 140 pages
  • Spine title can be added to any hardcover book

Shipping options

Important: Priority shipping doesn’t support delivery to PO boxes. You can use economy shipping instead. 

Continental US:

• Economy: 8–11 business days
• Standard: 6–10 business days
• Priority: 5–7 business days

Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico:

• Economy: 11–15 business days
• Priority (Alaska and Hawaii only): 5–7 business days

Details on shipping

• If you live in the U.S. or Canada, you can only ship within the country where you bought the photo book. For example, if you ordered the book in the U.S., you can only ship it within the U.S. 
• After you buy a photo book, it may take 2–4 business days to print and package it. When the processing is complete, the package is shipped to you.
• Shipping time isn’t guaranteed.

Learn more about promotions for printed products

If you're in a country or region where printed products are available, we may tailor your experience to give you suggestions and offers that are most relevant to you. For example, we may offer promotions in certain countries or regions depending on local celebrations. As always, we don't use information in Google Photos for advertising purposes, and we don't sell your photos, videos, or personal information to anyone.

It may depend on the country you are in.

For the US you can see the shipping time here: Apple Print Products - Shopping Help - Apple

U.S. Processing Time

Apple Print Products require a Processing Time during which the items are printed and packaged. Once the processing is complete, the package is shipped to you.

The 'Ships' time is an estimate of the time it takes to process and ship your print product from our warehouse.

U.S. Ships Times

• Print orders

  : Ships in 2-4 business days

• Book, Card, Calendar orders

  : Ships in 3 - 5 business days

Note: Shipping outside the mainland United States (e.g. Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) may take longer to arrive.

U.S. Shipping Methods and Delivery Times

Once the order is shipped, the 'Delivery' time is an estimate of the time it takes for your print product to arrive at your doorstep. Delivery time is determined by the Shipping Method you choose in Checkout.

Prints, Books, Cards, or Calendars:

• Standard Shipping - Delivers in 3-5 business days
• Express Shipping - Delivers in 2 business days

To avoid damage during shipping, your order may be sent in multiple packages, depending on the size and quantity of items ordered.

For other countries, select your country on this page: Print Services Support - Apple