10 Best Instax and Polaroid Photo Albums UK 2024

Here’s a list of the dimensions of the most popular photo sizes to keep handy:

• Instax Mini and Polaroid Pic-300: 1.8 x 2.4 inches
• Instax Square: 2.4 x 2.4 inches
• Instax Wide: 3.9 x 2.4 inches
• Polaroid Snap: 2 x 3 inches

If you have a couple of different cameras or want to add some keepsakes such as cinema or concert tickets to accompany your photos, you could consider a larger sized pocket than your minimum size requirement, but the photo probably won’t be as snug and secure.

They’re also a protective place to keep snaps you take whilst out and about, reducing creasing or scratching while loose in your backpack. Those who travel a lot or maybe those who are moving away from home will also appreciate a more compact and portable album to keep photos of their loved ones close by without too much weight.

On the other hand, a larger size will be perfect for those looking for an album to remain at home to flick through or display, where portability doesn’t matter as much. There’s definitely an advantage to having a wallet-sized album for storing photos (especially if you’re at a party or a festival!) alongside a larger one for home, so we’d advise considering that too.

Albums with fewer pages that will house under 50 photos are an excellent choice for those wanting to use the album for a specific event, such as a wedding, family reunion or holiday. They’re also a great gift option, either filled up with photos that are meaningful to the recipient or just as they are for a budding Instax photographer to get started with.

If you’re wanting to document something ongoing or are a serious snapper, you may want to choose albums with 100+ photo pockets. Perhaps you want to capture your new baby as they grow, or you’re a keen traveller who wants an album to add to each time you head on a new adventure – either way, you will want plenty of room to spare.

You will also see albums with pages made of card that hold the photos in place with a set of corner stickers or slots like the old-fashioned albums of yesteryear. The latter is not as protective against fingerprints or accidents, so would be better for an album that you’ll only look through from time to time.

Have a look at images of the inside of the album to determine whether you’ll have this extra space if you’d like the option.

You could also keep an eye out for albums with extras such as stickers or frames to appeal to children, those with an artistic side who’d like to document their photos a bit differently, or just to give out as a personalised gift.