The best Instax photo albums can be difficult to find, but investing in one is a must if you want to display and store your Polaroid prints, so we've put together this guide for you. With arguably some of the best instant cameras money can buy, Fujifilm's Instax range has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. With the majority of the world's photos currently stored in smartphone image libraries, it's not hard to see how the instant print of an Instax has mass appeal.
As the photo prints are immediately at your fingertips, digital storage is not an option, so you'll need an Instax photo album to keep them safe. Instax film comes in three sizes – Mini, Wide and Square – and there are a number of beautiful Instax photo albums out there to accommodate them all.
So whether you've got an Instax mini 11, mini 90, an instax Square SQ 20 or Wide 300, there's a storage option here to suit. Read on for our pick of the best Instax photo albums money can buy.
Instax cameras have become a popular accessory at weddings and other special occasions in recent years. And this is one of the best Instax photo albums we've seen to showcase snaps taken on the big day. The beautiful leather design has ample space, with enough pages to hold up to 196 mini instant photos. It also includes 200 photo corners and the option to personalize the cover (for an added fee). A bestseller on Etsy, this vintage-style design gets rave reviews from hundreds of satisfied customers from all over the globe.
If you have an Instax mini, this bright cobalt blue Instax photo album is a brilliant way to store your instant prints. If blue doesn't suit, the simple design comes in a variety of colors, all of which hold up to 108 mini Instax photos. The added clasp on the outside removes the risk of images falling out, and gives added protection from the elements. And it's a bargain price too!
This stylish Instax photo album design gets five-star reviews over on Etsy. The square design is perfectly suited to hold up to 40 prints from the Instax SQ6, SQ10 and SQ20. Available in black or tan, these albums would make for a great Christmas, wedding or engagement gift. The clear pocket design also comes complete with an extra pocket on the inside cover to hold and store extra pictures.
If you're looking for a bog standard Instax photo album that can hold a large number of images and not cost the earth, this Fintie design is a great option. Highly affordable, it can hold up to 104 instant prints and comes with an embellished, soft PU leather cover for maximum protection. The clear pockets inside are compatible with prints from the Instax Mini 9, Mini 8, Mini 8+, Mini 90, Mini 70, Mini 26+, Mini 25 and Mini 7 cameras. Oh, and you get an extra pocket in the front cover for good measure too.
Time for something a little different now. This clever little Instax photo album offers not only a way to store your favorite photos but display them too. You can choose between tying it up and using as a traditional photo album, or opening the fan-like design and using it as a photo frame.
This dual-purpose folding album is handmade, which means it's more expensive than your average design. It also only holds 14 square images. But if you fancy a charming, unique way to hold your instant prints, look no further. And if you're still on the hunt for that perfect Xmas gift, loaded up with some beautiful photos, this is guaranteed to put a smile on a loved one's face on Christmas day.
If you own a wide Instax model (300, 210, 200), you'll need a photo album with a bit more space than that of the mini print options. And this particular design is proving very popular on Etsy, with hundreds of five-star reviews under it's belt. Speaking of belts, the album has a similar clasp-like design to keep its content secure, and is available in brown, black and rose gold
We particularly like how this Instax album holds four images to each page, so you can keep photos from special occasions grouped together. The reviews on Etsy also note the benefit of thick pocket material to help really look after your prints. Overall, a really lovely, quality design.
If you're not a fan of block color, this simple but elegant striped Instax photo album design could be the one for you. Very similar to most other mini photo albums, Fujifilm's own product features enough clear pockets to hold up to 108 mini photos and has a wrap around clasp to reduce the risk of losing any. Not much else to say on this one other than if you simply want an Instax photo album to do a job with a design that won't offend anyone, this is one of the best options.
If you want to customize your photo album, a good option would be to go for this blank canvas design from Paperchase. The self-adhesive product has 20 acid-free card pages with alkaline glue and polypropylene overlays for extra protection. This isn't an album you would want to use to store lots of photos in (way too much work involved) but if you're looking for a special way to present photos from an event like a wedding, for example, this is a really affordable option that can be tailor made.
Despite only being able to hold up to 16 mini instant prints, we couldn't not include this charming box Instax photo album. The accordion-style design is led by the lid, displaying more images as you pull them further out of the box. Another excellent gift idea, this would be a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, especially as the outside of the box could also be decorated too.
Brighten up your workspace with this affordable Instax photo album, which can hold up to 68 prints. The triangle style album design can hold up to 108 mini prints and converts into a stand that will fit nicely on most desktops. So you can fill it with memories of your favorite holiday, pet, birthday celebrations and so on, and choose a new set of images to enjoy every day. For the price, you won't be surprised to find it's not the best quality album, but if you want an affordable way to keep your loved ones near at work, this is does a job.
This tabletop album offers you a great way to display your precious memories and decorate your home and office. The Desktop Mini Photo Album has a high-quality crystal acrylic panel and clear PVC pockets that protect your photos from dirt and dust. The clear photo album can hold 52 photos, that's two photos per pocket and you can display both sides. The album stands steadily on the desktop and you can flip over the pages to change pictures easily.
If you're looking for a gift for a little person, something that's cheap and cheerful, then look no further than this product from Ablus. This Mini Photo Album holds 64 photos in total, that's two photos per page. Its small volume and lightweight features enable you to carry this album easily in your bag so that you can show your best instant camera photos with your friends. Choose from Blue, Golden and Pink. The glitter doesn't actually move around as you would expect, but it's still a fun, bright and colorful album.
This mini photo album can hold a huge amount of photos: 288 photos in total, that's nine photos per page. It has a practical design, that makes popping in your snaps a cinch, and it's light and durable, so you can take it around to show off your best Instax mini photos with ease. Ablus states that its albums are safe and reliable with high-quality acid-free materials, so you can be assured that your photos will be safe from yellowing over time.
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