The 5 Best Photo Printers For iPhone - Spring 2025

The best photo printer for iPhone we've tested is the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500, a variant of the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 we tested. The flagship ET-8550 has a larger 8.5" x 14" flatbed scanner and supports wide format paper up to 13" x 19", while this ET-8500 variant has an 8.5" x 11.7" scanner and supports up to 8.5" x 11" paper. The ET-8550 is still a great option if you need wide-format printing, but for most people, the ET-8500 is likely a more sensible, less costly option.

Regarding print quality, this model produces amazingly detailed and colorful pictures. Color accuracy is okay; it tends to oversaturate colors to make them appear more vibrant, but printed photos still look natural. The scanner produces high-quality scans, which is great for digitizing your old photos. You can connect to the printer via USB or Wi-Fi, and of course, there's Apple AirPrint support. The mobile companion app has functions exclusive to the iOS version, like the ability to change the paper type and size, the paper source, and the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB). Since this is a supertank model, you won't need to worry about high ownership costs. It yields thousands of prints from a full ink tank, and ink refill bottles are cheap.

Our mid-range pick is the Epson EcoTank ET-2800, also sold as the Epson EcoTank ET-2803 at Walmart and Target. It's also an all-in-one supertank model with a high page yield and cheap ink, keeping maintenance costs low. Its print quality is great; printed photos look sharp and reasonably color-accurate. The only complaint is that the photos look slightly grainy. Unfortunately, it's pretty slow speed-wise, taking about a minute and a half to print a single 4" x 6" photo.

You can connect to the printer via Wi-Fi, and you still get Apple AirPrint support and compatibility with the Epson mobile app. The scanner produces good-quality scans; it boosts the contrast and saturation a bit, so you may need to do some retouches if you want the scan to be as close to the original as possible.

For those on a tighter budget, we recommend the Canon PIXMA TR8620a. This all-in-one produces detailed and vibrant photos and supports various paper sizes up to 8.5" x 11". It takes about a minute to print a 4" x 6" picture, which is within the typical range of most inkjet printers. You can connect via Wi-Fi or USB, and naturally, there's support for Apple AirPrint.

Unlike the EcoTank picks above, this model uses more traditional ink cartridges, resulting in a significantly lower page yield. Thankfully, the cartridges are relatively cheap, so your maintenance cost won't rise too much if you print a lot. You can get XL cartridges that'll last longer, and the printer accepts third-party ink. This printer is also eligible for Canon's ink replenishment service, which will send you new cartridges when the printer is low on ink. While this printer's price is higher at the time of writing than it has been, it regularly goes on sale; we still recommend it at either price point.

If you need a cheap printer to print the occasional photo, the Canon PIXMA MG3620 might be a good fit. It prints good-quality photos with well-rendered fine details and decent color accuracy. Its printing speed is also pretty quick, as it takes only 50 seconds to print a 4" x 6" picture. It has a flatbed scanner that's well-suited for digitizing photos, too, not to mention Wi-Fi connectivity and Apple AirPrint support. Again, it prints borderless, but only on paper up to 8.5" x 11" in size.

Cheap printers tend to have some compromises to meet their price point, and this model is no exception. It uses a two-cartridge system with one black and one tri-color cartridge that have low ink yields; if you have large print loads, you'll likely experience fading or incomplete prints as a result. Also, since there's only one color cartridge, you have to replace the entire cartridge if only a single color runs out, which is wasteful. If you need to print a lot, it's best to get a model with higher page yields, like the Canon PIXMA TR8620a above.

For on-the-go printing, the Canon PIXMA TR150 is one of the best iPhone photo printers. You can connect to the printer via USB or Wi-Fi, and thanks to its Apple AirPrint support, you can start printing without installing any drivers or third-party apps. Though slightly grainy, the photos it produces still look detailed and colorful. It prints on glossy paper and supports various paper sizes, including 4" x 6", 5" x 7", and 8" x 10". As a portable printer, it has a built-in rechargeable battery, allowing you to print anywhere. The battery is good for around 330 prints and takes about two hours to fully charge.

If you want something even more portable, check out the Canon SELPHY Square QX10. It's much more compact and easier to fit into a small bag. It uses dye-sublimation to print photos and can only print on Canon's 2.84" x 3.35" proprietary paper. Its print quality isn't as good as the TR150, although that's normal since it's designed to produce Polaroid-like photos. Compared to the TR150, the main tradeoffs are its higher cost-per-print and shorter battery life.