eBay photo requirements: size, rules and white backgrounds
eBay needs every picture to be at least 500 pixels on the longest side, recommends about 1600 × 1600, takes up to 24 pictures per listing and files up to 12 MB, and says white backgrounds are generally best. Borders, added text and watermarks are not allowed. The tool below makes 1600 × 1600 white photos on your device.
| Minimum size | 500 px on the longest side (picture policy); the help page says 500 × 500 |
|---|---|
| Recommended size | About 1600 × 1600 px |
| Photos per listing | Up to 24 |
| File size and types | Up to 12 MB; JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WEBP, HEIC or AVIF |
| Background | White is generally best; a darker background can suit shiny or reflective items like jewellery |
| Not allowed | Added borders, added text, artwork or marketing, watermarks of any kind, placeholder images, stock photos for used or damaged items |
Sources, read 8 Oct 2026: eBay Help: Adding pictures to your listings; eBay Help: Picture policy.
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- Add your photos to the box above (drag them in, choose them, or paste one). Several at once is fine.
- Keep Best · products & objects selected. The first time, your browser downloads the model once (about 115 MB) and keeps it; the photos themselves are never uploaded.
- Check the before/after slider. Move the Edge slider right for crisp product outlines, left for fur or fabric.
- Free route: pick White, Product photo (square), size 1600 and JPG, then download each photo or the ZIP.
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Removing the background without breaking eBay's rules
eBay's picture policy bans added borders, text and watermarks, and says photos must accurately represent the item. Removing a messy background is fine; adding a frame, a “FREE SHIPPING” banner or your shop logo is not. Snipbare's eBay export is just the product on plain white at 1600 × 1600, nothing added.
Used items need your own photos
eBay doesn't allow stock photos for used, damaged or defective items, so buyers can see the real condition. A cut-out of your own photo is still your photo: scratches and wear stay visible, only the room behind it goes. Keep at least one photo that shows any flaw clearly.
Shiny items: try a colour instead of white
eBay itself notes that a darker background may work better for jewellery and other reflective items. In Snipbare, pick Colour and a dark grey instead of White; the product edge stays the same.
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Questions
What is the minimum photo size on eBay?
eBay's picture policy says photos must be at least 500 pixels on the longest side; its photo help page recommends about 1600 × 1600.
How many photos can an eBay listing have?
Up to 24 pictures, according to eBay's help page on adding pictures.
Does eBay require a white background?
No. eBay says white backgrounds are generally best, and a darker one may work better for shiny or reflective items.
Can I add my logo or a watermark to eBay photos?
No. eBay's picture policy does not allow watermarks of any type, added borders, or added text, artwork or marketing.
More marketplace guides
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