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Digital Photo Printing: Ratings of Sources
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Five Best Photo-Printing Sites
by Jason Fitzpatrick
by Jason Fitzpatrick
Our AssessmentLifehacker.com conducts a reader poll to identify the top five photo-printing websites in the most current review we found. Snapfish, Shutterfly, Mpix, AdoramaPix, and Costco Photocenter round out the top five reader-selected online photo printing services. Fitzpatrick reviews each of the selected websites, discussing pricing, print quality, and editing and delivery options. Snapfish, which earns 27 percent of the more than 4,300 votes, is said to be "the most generous of the photo printing sites," offering 50 free prints to first-time customers and having some of the lowest prices among the contenders.
Best Web Site Photo Books
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
Our AssessmentGood Housekeeping tests 14 websites to evaluate the quality of photo books. In this article, only the top four picks are described, and the remaining 10 websites tested aren't listed. Testing methodology also isn't offered, but this is the most recent review we've found. Shutterfly comes out on top, scoring at or near the top in almost every test conducted. Staff photo editors praise Shutterfly for its easy-to-use interface and variety of layout options.
Online Digital Print Services Buyer's Guide
by Don Reisinger
by Don Reisinger
Our AssessmentAlthough this review only evaluates four printing services, it is one of the more credible roundups we found. Reviewer Don Reisinger rates the services on print quality, price and ease of use and Walmart emerges the winner. He cites Shutterfly as a service with a wide variety of options and dubs RitzPix the worst choice. He likes Kodak Gallery's print quality. This reviewer focuses on the user experience more than any other aspect.
Online Photo Services Shootout
by Tom Mainelli
by Tom Mainelli
Our AssessmentPCWorld.com examines five prominent online photo printing services using a staff panel to rate each service in terms of print quality, image-editing features, delivery options and available print sizes. Although this review is dated, the methodical approach to determining the best online photo printers adds credibility, and most of the services rated are still in operation – Yahoo Photos, however, has now become Flickr. The winner is Kodak Gallery, which is said to have "very good" print quality. Walmart Photo Center lands at the bottom of the pack in this review due to inconsistent print quality, although editors say it offers good image-editing features.
Buyer's Guide 2009: Online Sharing & Services
by John Sienkiewicz
by John Sienkiewicz
Our AssessmentDigital Photo Magazine provides a buyer's guide to online photo services, and some of the sites don't offer photo printing. Adobe Photoshop Express (the author's top pick), for example, offers printing services powered by Shutterfly. Mpix is praised for its variety of photo gifts, fast turnaround times and print quality. Simple Photo and Bay Photo are also discussed, both of which offer photo gifts and finishing services, but are geared towards professional photographers.
Photo printing Services
by Tony Hoffman
by Tony Hoffman
Our AssessmentThis article includes reviews of 13 photo printing services. The author's top pick, Sony ImageStation, has merged with Shutterfly since the article was written. Tied for second place are dotPhoto, Shutterfly and Snapfish. DotPhoto has very good quality, but a long turnaround time. Shutterfly also has very good quality, but costs more per print than the other two. Snapfish has the best turnaround time and very good quality. CVS is said to have the best quality of the chain-store kiosks.
Organizing Your Digital Photos
by Sean Captain
by Sean Captain
Our AssessmentThis basic article briefly describes the best services for organizing digital photos. Kodak Gallery is said to offer consistently high print quality and color, although their photo sharing interface is pretty basic. DotPhoto offers the most sophisticated sharing options, with the ability to set slideshows to music, although the print ordering process is said to be "clunky." Shutterfly is praised for its simple navigation and the ability to set up personal, password-protected webpages for sharing photos with friends and family.
The Best Online Photo Processors
by Editors of DigitalPhotos101.com
by Editors of DigitalPhotos101.com
Our AssessmentThis enthusiast website includes ratings for eight digital photo printing services. A detailed list of features is included for each service, and recent, thorough reviews are available by clicking on a provider's name. All reviews have been recently updated. Snapfish is a top pick on this site because of its superior image quality, low price and frequent discount offers. Kodak Gallery earns the highest rating in terms of print quality, and both Kodak Gallery and Shutterfly are mentioned for the option to pick up prints in a local store. An "About Us" section identifies the author of this site as "Valerie," although her qualifications aren't clearly described.
Which Photo Sites Are Best?
by Burt Helm
by Burt Helm
Our AssessmentSeveral photo sites are evaluated in various categories such as print quality, price, features and speed of delivery. Snapfish is rated best for quality of prints. Kodak and dotPhoto are rated a close second. Although Shutterfly is found to be the easiest site to use, its prints are "blurry and dark." Although the article has not been updated since 2005, recent reader posts are helpful.
Picture Perfect: Which Photo Sites Create the Best Albums
by Ulrich Boser
by Ulrich Boser
Our AssessmentUlrich Boser creates, orders and rates a 20-page digital photo album at six photo-sharing sites to compare them in terms of print quality, cover quality website/software and service. Shutterfly wins out as the favorite, earning 27 points out of a possible 40. Boser says he is pleased with the image quality offered by Shutterfly as well as the ease of using the site, although he's not impressed by the white leather album cover. Other services reviewed include Snapfish and Walmart Photo Center. Boser is clear that he rated these sites only on his experience with this photo book, not on their photo sharing or other capabilities.
Vendor Comparison -- Digital Photo Printing Service Provider Review
by Editors of Photo-Print-Reviews.com
by Editors of Photo-Print-Reviews.com
Our AssessmentThis site offers a side-by-side comparison of seven photo printing services, with a table for quick reference and links to more thorough reviews. The ratings are individually explained, and the service is evaluated overall. Top picks on this site include Snapfish and SmugMug, which receive top scores in ordering process and quality of prints. Individual reviews aren't dated, so we're not sure when this site was last updated, and we aren't sure who is behind this website.
Top 10 Online Digital Photo Printing Reviews
by Editors of GivemeAReview.com
by Editors of GivemeAReview.com
Our AssessmentEditors of GivemeAReview.com evaluate the top 10 online photo printing services, rating each on a scale of 1 to 4 stars for print quality, pricing and shipping costs, ease of use and customer support. A detailed summary and review is also provided for each rated website. The top-rated site here is Snapfish, which earns a solid 4 stars in all categories other than pricing and shipping costs, in which it receives a rating of 3.5 stars out of 4. Kodak Gallery and SmugMug round out the top three picks. We're not sure when these reviews were last updated, and the editors' qualifications aren't clearly disclosed.
Turn Pixels into Prints
by Ben Long
by Ben Long
Our AssessmentThis reviewer tests and evaluates nine digital printing services. Snapfish is the favorite for "excellent image quality." A close second is Mpix for its high print quality. Ben Long says Walmart is the best option for quick delivery, but a poor choice for print quality. Although Long had hoped to find a "clear winner," he notes that "the frustrating truth is that most services produced good prints at some times and bad prints at other times."
How the Big Photo-Sharing Sites Stack Up
by Katherine Boehret
by Katherine Boehret
Our AssessmentThis site gives an overview of the five photo printing sites suggested by Yahoo Photos when it terminated service. Although the review offers comments on the pros and cons of each site, there is no clear winner picked and no real comparisons made, making the review less valuable than some others we found.
2011 Best Online Digital Photo Printing Services
by Editors of TopTenReviews.com
by Editors of TopTenReviews.com
Our AssessmentThis is a good overall comparison report, with a chart showing the top 10 of 16 services reviewed. Each printing service links to a review with a detailed breakdown of services. Snapfish is the top pick, with points for quality and price. SmugMug and Kodak Gallery come in second and third, respectively. Shutterfly rounds out the top four. A team of editors and writers with experience in technology are responsible for researching and writing reviews found on this site.
Compare Prices of Online Photo Companies
by Contributors to OlegKikin.com
by Contributors to OlegKikin.com
Our AssessmentThis professional photographer's website includes a chart that lists 125 online photo printing services and their prices. Users can also review each company, although less than half have received reviews, and many have only one or two reviews. Reviews here are mostly mediocre, with even the popular Snapfish receiving an average rating of just 3.55 stars out of 5, based on more than 10 reviews. Of services receiving more than 10 reviews, Mpix gets the highest average rating of 4.46 stars out of a possible 5. Photocheap also fares well with reviewers, earning an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 based on more than 30 reviews.
Digital Photo Printing Service Review – Side-by-Side Comparison
by Editors of UPickReviews.com
by Editors of UPickReviews.com
Our AssessmentOffering rankings and reviews for six services, this site assigns ratings for the top three contenders. Clicking on the name of a service brings up a lengthy review, but the reviews are more informational than objective, covering how to print photos and detailing features of sites. The side-by-side comparison is a plus, but the lack of critical reviews makes this site less valuable than others. The top pick is Snapfish, followed by PhotoWorks and Kodak Gallery. No information is given as to the expertise of the author or authors.
A Comparison: Pricing Four Popular Photo Printing Options
by Matthew Paulson
by Matthew Paulson
Our AssessmentThis review covers four of the most popular photo printing options, discussing the pricing, pros, and cons of each service. Those reviewed include Snapfish, Photoworks, Walmart and CVS. Snapfish and PhotoWorks are said to offer prepaid plans that can save money on prints, while Wal-Mart and CVS have options for picking prints up in-store. We'd rate this review more highly if the companies were ranked or rated using a more formal system.
Show and Tell with Online Photo Sharing
by Sean Kerner
by Sean Kerner
Our AssessmentThis review covers five of the most popular photo sharing services, including a chart that outlines the features and printing options of each. Two of the five services reviewed here don't offer printing options directly, but they do allow printing and pickup through other outlets. The author says it's difficult to choose a clear winner because of the many similarities among the sites, although each is reviewed in detail. The five services included in this roundup are Flickr, Google's Picasa, Kodak EasyShare (now Kodak Gallery), Snapfish and Shutterfly.
Digital Printing: Best Buys
by Editors of Which? magazine
by Editors of Which? magazine
Our AssessmentWhich? magazine is the British equivalent of ConsumerReports.org. Although this article mostly offers reviews of British printing services, some familiar U.S. sites are included in the evaluation. The U.S. sites aren't rated well in comparison to European sites, however. Snapfish and Kodak Gallery are included in this review, as well as BonusPrint.com, which is based in the U.K. but offers worldwide service.
Reviews: Online Imaging Services: Photo Sharing and Printing
by Contributors to PhotographyReview.com
by Contributors to PhotographyReview.com
Our AssessmentPhotographyReview.com allows users to post reviews for an extensive list of photo sharing and printing services. Although the volume of reviews isn't significant for many companies, the site itself is easy to navigate, because users can sort the list by number of reviews, average rating, by price or alphabetically. SmugMug receives an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5, based on about 30 reviews.
Comparison: Shutterfly, Winkflash, Adorama, Mpix, A&I, and Local Pro Lab
by Dave Redmann
by Dave Redmann
Our AssessmentRedmann compares a number of photo printing services, including a local professional lab. He details the kind of paper each service uses and names which service is best for black and white and other specialized photos. Winkflash gets poor reviews for printing on the wrong type of paper, and he finds AdoramaPix.com hard to use. Mpix gets high recommendations for matte and black and white prints.
Digital Printing Service Comparison: Kodak Gallery, Adoramapix
by Contributors to Photo.net
by Contributors to Photo.net
Our AssessmentPhoto.net includes a forum where photographers can discuss various topics related to their profession. A thread dating back to 2006 includes reviews of different digital printing services, including Kodak, AdoramaPix.com, Shutterfly and Snapfish. While dated, this thread provides insight into some of the more technical aspects of digital photo printing of concern to professionals. A common complaint here is that Kodak Gallery doesn't package prints well enough to avoid damage during shipping.
Mugs on Mugs
by Melissa Schorr
by Melissa Schorr
Our AssessmentThis article focuses on photo mugs. Five photo-finishing sites are reviewed, including Shutterfly, PhotoWorks, Snapfish, Kodak EasyShare Gallery (now Kodak Gallery) and Sony ImageStation (now folded into Shutterfly). At the top of the list is Shutterfly for the best image and most durable mug, and the others fall short for one reason or another.
Online Services Photos
by Contributors to Epinions.com
by Contributors to Epinions.com
Our AssessmentEpinions.com has some user reviews for digital photo printing services, but many are fairly outdated, ranging from several months to a few years old. The sites with the most comments include Snapfish (more than 275 reviews), Shutterfly (more than 160 reviews) and Ofoto Online Store, which is now Kodak Gallery (more than 240 reviews). There are mixed reviews for every service; both Snapfish and Shutterfly have several recent complaints about print quality and customer service.
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