Instax Square film fits every Instax Square camera and printer: 10 shots a pack, about $1.55 a shot in a twin pack. The editions, the cameras, and what a pack costs.
Instax Square is the only Instax film with a square picture, and every Square camera and printer takes the same cartridge. That includes the SQ1, the SQ40 and the Square Link printer from Fujifilm, and Square cameras from Lomography, MiNT and NONS. In the cheapest pack we priced for each format, it also costs the most per shot of the three Instax films. Prices below were checked in November 2026.
Which cameras and printers take Instax Square film
Fujifilm sells Square film for use in all Instax Square instant cameras and Square smartphone printers. Its current Square range is two analog cameras, the SQ1 and the SQ40, and the Square Link printer. Both cameras run on two CR2 lithium batteries. Fujifilm announced a third Square camera, the Instax Square 2, in October 2026; it runs on four AA batteries and takes the same film. The older SQ6, the SQ10 and SQ20 hybrids and the SP-3 printer take the same film.
Other brands use it too: the Lomo’Instant Square Glass, the Diana Instant Square, the MiNT InstantFlex TL70 Plus and InstantKon SF70, and the NONS SL660.
| Model | Type | Film or media | Price | Owner rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Instant Square | Analog instant camera | Instax Square | List price $99 | n/a |
| Instax Square SQ1 | Analog instant camera | Instax Square | List price $119.95, often about $200 | About 4.5 out of 5 |
| Instax Square SQ40 | Analog instant camera | Instax Square | List price $149.95, often about $200 | About 4 out of 5 |
| Instax Square Link | Instant photo printer | Instax Square | List price $163.95, often about $130 | About 4.5 out of 5 |
| Lomo'Instant Square Glass | Analog instant camera | Instax Square | List price $169 | n/a |
| NONS SL660 | Analog instant camera | Instax Square | List price $599 | n/a |
| MiNT InstantFlex TL70 Plus | Analog instant camera | Instax Square | List price $699 | n/a |
| MiNT InstantKon SF70 | Analog instant camera | Instax Square | List price $999 | n/a |
Prices and ratings checked in October 2026.
Choosing between the two Fujifilm cameras? Our Instax Square SQ1 vs SQ40 comparison covers the differences.
Instax Square film specs
| Spec | Instax Square |
|---|---|
| Print size | 86 x 72 mm (3.39 x 2.83 in) |
| Picture size | 62 x 62 mm (2.44 x 2.44 in) |
| Film speed | ISO 800 |
| Shots per pack | 10 |
| Development | About 90 seconds |
| Working temperature | 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) |
The picture is a true 1:1 square, which is what most people buy Square for. Our instant film sizes page shows the print to scale next to Mini, Wide and Polaroid.
Instax Square film types
On November 11, 2026, instaxus.com listed seven Square editions, all on the same 86 x 72 mm sheet with a 62 x 62 mm picture:
- White: the plain white border, sold as the SQUARE Twin Film Pack (20 prints).
- Monochrome: black and white pictures.
- Black Border: a colour picture in a black frame.
- Rainbow: each print in the pack is a different colour.
- Sunset: a sunset-look frame.
- Star-Illumination: a space-themed design.
- Soft Haze: changes the look of the picture itself. Fujifilm says it gives a low-contrast look with glowing highlights and soft, diffused shadows.
instaxus.com lists most single editions at an MSRP of $18.99 for 10 prints, about $1.90 a shot, and the white twin pack at $31.99 for 20, about $1.60 a shot. Star-Illumination was listed at $10.99. Search Amazon for Square Monochrome, Rainbow or Sunset, and check whether a listing is one pack or several.
Price and cost per shot
The Instax Square twin pack lists at $31.99 on instaxus.com, about $1.60 a shot, and is often found for less, about $1.55 a shot.
That makes Square the dearest Instax film per shot in the cheapest pack we priced for each format. Mini runs about $0.95 a shot in a twin pack, and Wide about $1.40 in a 100-shot five-pack. Wide comes in that bigger pack; for Square, the twin pack was the largest Fujifilm pack we priced. Twin pack against twin pack, Wide costs more: it is often found for about $35, about $1.75 a shot. Shop prices for the twin pack vary, so divide any bundle’s price by its number of shots and compare it with about $1.55. Our cheap instant film page compares every format.
Square vs Mini and Wide
All three Instax films share the 86 mm edge. Square makes the other edge 72 mm and gives a 62 x 62 mm picture, against 62 x 46 mm on Mini and 62 x 99 mm on Wide. The case for Square is the shape, not the size: Wide gives a bigger picture for less per shot if you buy its 100-shot pack. Our Instax Mini vs Square vs Wide comparison covers the cameras behind each size, and the Instax Mini film and Instax Wide film pages cover the other two films.
A Square print sits loose in a pocket made for a Polaroid print, since 72 x 86 mm is smaller than Polaroid’s 88 x 107 mm. Our Polaroid photo album guide names an album with pockets sized for Instax Square.
Storing it
Square film follows the same rules as every Instax film. The date on the box is an expiry date, so use the film before it. Fujifilm UK says to store Instax film in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, between 5 and 40°C, and says expired film often gives less vibrant colours and odd streaks. See does instant film expire for how to read the date.
Sources
- https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/consumer/instax/film/square/white-2-pack: Instax Square print 86 x 72 mm, image 62 x 62 mm, Hi-Speed ISO 800, for use in all instax SQUARE instant cameras and instax SQUARE smartphone printers.
- https://www.instaxus.com/film/square/ and the edition pages under https://www.instaxus.com/film/ (2026-11-11): the seven editions and their descriptions, 86 x 72 mm film, 62 x 62 mm picture, about 90 seconds to develop, 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C), 10 prints per pack (20 for the twin pack), and MSRPs ($31.99 twin pack, $18.99 for most editions, $10.99 Star-Illumination).
- Our product records: battery types and the Square 2 announcement date. Mini and Wide pack prices from our Instax Mini film and Instax Wide film pages (November 2026).
- https://instax.co.uk/how-to-keep-your-instax-film-fresh-and-flawless/: storage temperature, the expiry date and the effect of expired film.
Frequently asked questions
Does Instax Square film fit an Instax Mini camera?
No. Square film is 86 x 72 mm and only fits Instax Square cameras and printers, plus Square cameras from other brands such as the Lomo'Instant Square Glass. Mini cameras take Instax Mini film only.
How many shots are in a pack of Instax Square film?
10 per pack. A twin pack holds 20.
Is Instax Square film more expensive than Mini?
Yes, per shot. A Square twin pack works out at about $1.55 a shot. A Mini twin pack is often found for about $19, about $0.95 a shot.
What size is an Instax Square photo?
The print is 86 x 72 mm (3.39 x 2.83 inches) with a 62 x 62 mm square picture.
Does the SQ1 use the same film as the SQ40?
Yes. The SQ1, the SQ40, the Square Link printer and the older SQ6, SQ10 and SQ20 all take the same Instax Square film.
Related comparisons
- Instax Mini Film: Every Type, Which Cameras It Fits, and What a Pack Costs
- Instax Wide Film: Types, Which Cameras It Fits, and Cost per Shot
- Instax Square SQ1 vs SQ40 vs SQ6: Which Should You Buy? (2026)
- Cheap Instant Film in 2026: Cost Per Shot for Every Format, and Where to Save
- Instax Mini vs Square vs Wide: Which Format to Buy in 2026