What camera/phone are you using for Ebay listing photos? (2024)

@divwidowrote:

I spent a week and a couple hundred hundred pictures refusing to crop them. Such a stupid waste of time for no reason. I like my Nikon Coolpix B500, but then I know nothing about photos besides point and click.

It's hard to beat the Nikon Coolpix series for value for money. I used the Coolpix 750 for 8 years before it broke when I fell through our rotten old back deck at work - more expensive cameras had just finally caught up for clarity of optics.

1:1 aspect ratio is fine, but I'm not convinced that it influences actual ranking here - mostly because eBay's photo utility compensates. I don't use a 1:1 aspect ratio here and the photos have no trouble translating to mobile. I think what this tip is aiming for is not only making a good photo size/ratio easy to remember, but not having the item actually cut off, which I see all the time, or an aspect ratio that distorts. While I'm yammering about this, their example of filling the frame isn't a very good one - it's too closely cropped which actually obscures the item - I see that all the time when I search here - dark photos with the item crammed into the frame and you can barely see what it is.

The other three sites where I sell force you into a 1:1 ratio, though, and I do believe it influences sales (not ranking) just because it gives a far better presentation than something that's cut off or distorted - as said above, people will just skip over the bad photos and that definitely DOES influence sales.

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What camera/phone are you using for Ebay listing photos? (2024)

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What camera settings are best for eBay photos? ›

The Medium or High file size setting on your camera should give you a large enough image to take advantage of these capabilities. eBay picture hosting can handle images up to 7 MB. We recommend: Take high-resolution photos so your item will look attractive on screens big and small.

How do I add photos to my eBay listing from my phone? ›

Open your eBay app on your phone and go to 'Drafts' and click on it to open it. There's a 'add pictures' space with a cross in it. click on it and go to gallery. Click on the pictures you want to add, they will highlight.

What format do photos need to be for eBay? ›

If you're having trouble adding photos, make sure you're using one of the accepted file formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WEBP, HEIC, or AVIF).

What is the best photo resolution for eBay? ›

The best size for eBay product photos is 800-1600 pixels on one side. This allows users to use the zoom in function to see product details.

How to take good pictures for eBay listings? ›

Use clear, crisp, high-quality photos

Take high-resolution photos so your item will look good on big and small screens. Use a tripod to keep focus steady while shooting. Turn off the flash and use soft, diffused lighting.

What are the 3 most important camera settings? ›

Three of the most important settings are shutter speed, ISO, and aperture — otherwise known as the exposure triangle, or the three pillars of photography. Shutter speed: As its name suggests, shutter speed is how quickly the shutter closes.

Why are my pictures not showing on eBay? ›

If you haven't tried so, I'd suggest clearing the caches and cookies of your browser and try again. If that doesn't work, please confirm the item number of the listing/ad in question, and I will be happy to take a look for you no problem.

Can another seller use my photos on eBay? ›

Your content may be added to the eBay product catalog, and may be used by other sellers in their eBay listings. You may contact the seller and ask them to remove your image or text if it is not part of the eBay product catalog.

How much does it cost to put pictures on eBay? ›

Each listing is required to include at least one picture, but providing lots of high-quality pictures is a great way to help sell your item. For most categories, sellers can include up to 24 pictures in one listing at no cost.

What photos sell best on eBay? ›

Certainly the best selling photos on eBay are antiques which you obviously cannot create but you will find that unique celebrity shots and one-of-a-kind images are also very popular. Unique photos of sporting events, nature shots and weird photos all sell like ice cream on a hot summers day.

Should I watermark my eBay photos? ›

Unfortunately, even with a proper watermark people still steal them. Yes, you can contact the thief and demand they remove it. If you are imposing enough it might work. But you are not supposed to "watermark" your pictures.

What is the best background for eBay photos? ›

The item should be clearly visible, but a different neutral background would be best in this situation. For most items, a white background would be the best option, but the most important factor is simply a neutral background devoid of patterns or color (ie. white, black, beige/canvas, etc.)

How do I make a picture 500 pixels on eBay? ›

To resize the image, click on the Tools icon next to the image thumbnail, to open the "Edit Image" window. Click on the "Rotate & Resize" button. For the "Size" field, use the dropdown to select 500px. Preview the image to make sure there isn't too much distortion, then Apply the changes.

How do you get pictures to fit on eBay? ›

Photos need to be at least 500 pixels on the longest side but we recommend you aim for 800-1600 pixels on the longest side. Our photo uploader can take images up to 7MB in size. Capture images of the top, bottom and sides of your item with detailed close-ups.

What is the best background for eBay pictures? ›

The item should be clearly visible, but a different neutral background would be best in this situation. For most items, a white background would be the best option, but the most important factor is simply a neutral background devoid of patterns or color (ie. white, black, beige/canvas, etc.)

How do you take good pictures of cards on eBay? ›

A simple white foam board can serve as an effective reflector, bouncing light back onto the dark side of the card. Diffusers can be placed between the light source and the card to soften the light's intensity, ideal for achieving a gentle, even light across the card.

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