The size of a retro portable CD player, the newest Instax portable printer spits out colorful, oversized photo prints on instant film – and finally gets this long-awaited feature

Fujifilm’s Instax portable photo printer series now includes the Instax Link Wide 2, which brings an oversized format and USB-C charging. The second generation printer replaces the old micro-USB charging port with USB-C, which is becoming the standard and makes cords less annoying to use. The printer retains its oversized Instax Wide format, which was launched in 2021.

The design of the printer has been refreshed, eliminating the need for a stand and featuring a light on the front that doubles as the Instax logo and indicates battery life and connection status. Loading the film is still straightforward, requiring only a simple opening of the back and matching the yellow color on the printer to the yellow mark on the film cartridge.

The printer’s improvements come primarily from the Instax Wide Link app rather than the printer itself. A new "Photo Mixer" feature automatically creates collages from selected photos, offering a collage with cut-out photos, themed text, and backgrounds based on the photos. Users can also build their own collages, use different templates, and add QR codes, audio, and hidden messages to their prints.

The app includes editing tools and stickers. With the ability to print directly from cameras, the Instax Pal 2 and Fujifilm X-T30 III can now print without needing a smartphone. The Link Wide 2 is priced at $179.99 / CA$239.99, slightly lower than the $235 price of the first generation, and is set to begin shipping in late September.