Send the moments that matter to someone inside.
Photos, greeting cards, letters, books and more. We check everything against the facility’s mailroom rules before printing, then mail it, usually within 1–2 business days.
Facilities reject thousands of pieces of mail every day.
We go the extra mile so yours isn’t one of them.
Three steps. We handle the hard part.
Add your loved one
Choose their facility and add their name and inmate ID. That tells us exactly which mailroom rules apply.
Pick what to send
You only see products their facility accepts. Upload photos, create a greeting card, write a letter, and more.
Check out. We handle the rest.
We print, pack, and ship your order to meet the facility’s rules, and do whatever it takes to get it delivered.
Get UNLIMITED 4×6″ photos for one low price.
One membership, unlimited eligible 4×6″ prints. Send to anyone in your account and pay shipping & handling only when you place an order.
- UNLIMITED 4×6″ photo prints
- Send to any recipient
- Order as often as you want
- UNLIMITED 4×6″ photo prints
- Send to any recipient
- Order as often as you want
- UNLIMITED 4×6″ photo prints
- Send to any recipient
- Order as often as you want
Stay a member, unlock more
Unlock Rewards for keeping your membership active without a breakA free greeting card every month
Unlimited prints in 4×6″ or 5×7″
A free jailhouse cookbook
A free calendar
Everything they’re allowed to receive, in one place.
We sweat the details so the mailroom doesn’t send it back.
Every facility has its own rules on size, content, quantity, and labeling, and they change often. One wrong detail can get a whole envelope rejected. Keeping up with those rules is our job, not yours.
Screened before we print
Our patent-pending screening checks photos, cards, letters and more against your loved one’s facility rules before anything is printed, catching common problems early.
Printed and packed to spec
Every order is labeled with their name and inmate ID and packed to the facility’s limits, so it’s ready for the mailroom.
Free resends for fixable mistakes
If mail comes back because of a wrong name, inmate ID, or facility, or your loved one was transferred, we fix it and resend it free.
A real support team
Questions about an order? Email [email protected] and a person will reply.
Frequently asked questions
Getting started
How does Inmate Photos work?
Upload photos from your phone or computer in our app or at web.inmatephotos.com. Add your loved one’s name, inmate ID and facility. We print your photos on professional photo printers and mail them directly to the facility, following that facility’s mailroom rules.
Where can I send photos?
We send to more than 4,000 federal prisons, state prisons, county and city jails, and some juvenile facilities in the United States. We ship only within the United States.
Why not just mail photos myself?
Every facility has its own mailroom rules, and one mistake can get your photos rejected. Many facilities also only accept photos mailed directly from a company. We keep track of each facility’s rules, show them to you before you upload, and print the inmate’s name and ID number on the front of each photo.
What can I send besides photos?
Along with 4×6, 5×7 and 8×10 photo prints, you can send greeting cards, letters, books and calendars. Available products depend on what the facility allows.
Rules and rejections
What photos are allowed?
Each facility sets its own rules. Common rules include no nudity or suggestive content, no gang signs, no weapons or drugs, and nothing showing illegal activity. We show you the facility’s rules before you upload, so please review them carefully.
What happens if the facility rejects my photos?
Shipping & handling isn’t refunded when a facility rejects mail. If the photos were rejected for their content, we can’t resend them, but you’re welcome to place a new order with different photos. If mail comes back because of a wrong name, inmate ID, housing unit or facility, or because your loved one was transferred, we’ll fix it and resend it for free. We can’t resend if your loved one has been released.
My loved one only received part of the order. Why?
Many facilities limit how many photos a person can receive per day or per envelope. When your order is over the limit, we split it into several envelopes and mail them on different days, so the rest of your photos are on the way.
Shipping and delivery
How long does delivery take?
We usually ship within 1 to 2 business days after you order. USPS First-Class Mail usually takes 1 to 5 business days. After that, the facility screens the mail before giving it to your loved one, which can add time we don’t control. If your order was split into several envelopes, the later envelopes arrive on later days.
How much is shipping?
Shipping & handling is charged on every order. For photos, it’s charged per envelope, based on weight: $6.99 up to 2 oz, $7.99 up to 3 oz, and $8.99 over 3 oz (up to 23 4×6 photos). If an order is split into several envelopes, each envelope is charged. Your exact total always shows at checkout before you pay.
See our Shipping Policy →Can I track my order?
Yes, add Tracked delivery at checkout to get delivery confirmation so you know when your package arrives. Tracking applies to the first package in your order. If the order is split, the remaining envelopes go by standard First-Class Mail.
What if my order never arrives?
If a package sent by standard First-Class Mail doesn’t arrive, contact us and we’ll be happy to resend it. If a tracked package shows as delivered, it’s considered delivered, and you’ll need to check with the facility.
Connection Club membership
What is Connection Club?
Our membership for people who send photos often. Members get unlimited eligible 4×6 photo prints for 30, 90 or 180 days. Shipping & handling still applies to every order. Memberships renew automatically until you cancel.
Learn more →How do I cancel my membership?
In the app, go to Account, then Subscription. On the website, go to your Subscriptions page. You can also contact support. You keep your membership until the end of the time you already paid for.
Payments, refunds and support
How can I pay?
Credit or debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Gift cards never expire and can be used across more than one order.
Do you offer refunds?
Because every order is custom printed, we don’t offer refunds once an order is printed. If something is misprinted or damaged because of our error, we’ll reprint it for free. Membership questions? Contact us and one of our agents will see if they can help.
How do I contact you?
Email [email protected], call (702) 728-5670, or use live chat in the app or on our website.
Remind them they’re not forgotten.
Your first order takes about five minutes.