Guides

Take product photos that sell.

Each marketplace shows your photos differently and has its own rules about size, backgrounds and what you can add to an image. These guides cover the setup, the shots to take and the rules for each platform, checked against the platforms' own help pages.

Etsy
How to take product photos for Etsy
Shoot in soft window light on a plain background, make the first photo a clean, well-lit view of the whole item, then add close-ups, scale and in-use shots. Etsy recommends photos at least 2000 px on the shortest side, and you can add up to 20 photos per listing.
eBay
How to take pictures for eBay
Photograph the actual item in soft light on a plain background, starting with a clear front view, then every side, the labels and any flaws. eBay recommends about 1600 × 1600 px (500 px minimum on the longest side), allows up to 24 photos, and bans added borders, text, artwork and watermarks of any kind.
Poshmark
How to take pictures for Poshmark
Shoot your cover photo in portrait 3:4 with the item centered and filling the frame, on a white or simple background in soft light. Then add tags, flaws, measurements and other angles. Poshmark allows up to 16 photos and one video of up to 15 seconds per listing.

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