eBay photo rules

eBay photo requirements, minus the guesswork

What eBay actually asks for, read off its own help page: sizes, file types, how many photos, and the things that get a picture into trouble.

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The rules

What the help page says

Read on each marketplace’s own help page on October 18, 2026. Marketplaces change their rules without telling anyone, so follow the link if it matters.

How many	At least one picture, and up to 24.
Size	At least 500 × 500 pixels. eBay recommends about 1600 × 1600.
Shape	1:1 (square) or 16:9 generally look best in listings and search results.
File types	JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WEBP, HEIC or AVIF, 12MB each at most.
Background	An uncluttered space against a neutral backdrop. White is generally best; a darker background may suit shiny or reflective items.
Added graphics	No badges, logos, copyright notices or watermarks on the image.
Main photo	Shows the whole item, face-on. For a bundle, it shows every item for sale.
Stock photos	Not allowed when the item is listed as used.
Flaws	Show any flaws, scratches or other imperfections in clear close-ups.

Source: eBay: Adding pictures to your listings · checked October 18, 2026

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Where the studio helps

The eBay setup makes a square 2000 × 2000 JPEG on white: above eBay’s 1600 × 1600 recommendation, in the square shape it suggests.
It adds nothing to the picture: no badge, logo or watermark.
The item’s condition stays in the photo. Check the edges against your original before you download, and keep the close-ups of any flaws as they are.

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