eBay image size: the numbers that matter

eBay's rules are looser than Amazon's, but the gallery crop and the free-resolution threshold still catch sellers out.

Use 1600 × 1600 px (1:1) JPEG. 1600 px is the sweet spot: eBay's free picture hosting covers images up to that size, and it's large enough that the zoom feature works properly. Anything above 1600 px may count against your free picture allowance.

Exact sizes

Use	Pixels	Ratio	Format
Recommended	1600 × 1600	1:1	JPEG
Free hosting threshold	up to 1600 px longest side	—	—
Minimum useful	500 px longest side	—	—
Max file size	12 MB	—	JPEG / PNG / GIF
Gallery thumbnail	square crop	1:1	—
Images per listing	up to 24 (free: 12)	—	—

Common mistakes

Uploading 4000 px photos — They exceed the free hosting size and slow your listing down without looking any better on screen.
Ignoring the square crop — eBay's gallery view is square. Wide photos lose their left and right edges in search results.
Mixed sizes across a listing — Photos that jump between aspect ratios look unprofessional when a buyer swipes through.
Heavy compression — eBay re-compresses on upload. If you also compress hard before uploading, detail disappears twice.

How to do this for a whole catalogue

eBay sellers usually have the same problem as Amazon sellers: dozens or hundreds of photos that all need the same treatment.

Batch Photo Studio resizes an entire folder to 1600 × 1600, pads to square instead of cropping, and exports a ZIP ready to upload. The eBay preset is built in.

It runs entirely in your browser — inventory photos never leave your computer, which matters if you're listing items you haven't shipped yet.

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FAQ

What is the best image size for eBay?

1600 × 1600 px square. It stays inside the free hosting allowance and is large enough for the zoom feature to work.

Is 500 px enough for eBay?

It's the minimum eBay accepts, but photos that small look blurry in the gallery and in search results. Use 1600 px.

Does eBay require a white background?

No. eBay allows any background, though a clean, light background performs better in search results and matches buyer expectations.

How many photos can I add to an eBay listing?

Up to 24, with the first 12 free on most accounts. Use them — listings with more photos sell better.

Other marketplaces

Amazon · Etsy · eBay · Shopify

Do it for the whole catalogue

Batch resize a folder · Remove backgrounds in bulk · Watermark the batch · Split long infographic images