eBay product image requirements
At least 500 × 500 pixels, about 1,600 × 1,600 recommended, up to 12 MB and 24 pictures.
At a glance
- Minimum
- 500 × 500 pixels
- Recommended
- About 1,600 × 1,600 pixels; 1:1 or 16:9 aspect ratios look best
- Formats
- JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WEBP, HEIC or AVIF
- File size
- Up to 12 MB each
All eBay image requirements
Source: eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings. Checked 10 October 2026. Read again · 10 October 2026
- Minimum
- 500 × 500 pixels
- Recommended
- About 1,600 × 1,600 pixels; 1:1 or 16:9 aspect ratios look best
- File size
- Up to 12 MB each
- Formats
- JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WEBP, HEIC or AVIF
- Number
- At least one picture, up to 24
- Not allowed
- Badges, logos, copyright notices or watermarks added to the image
- Main image
- The first picture is the main photo and appears in search results; it should show the whole item face-on
- Background
- A neutral backdrop in an uncluttered space; white backgrounds are generally best, a darker one may work better for shiny or reflective items
- Used items
- A catalogue or stock photo cannot be used when the item is listed as used
- Bundles
- For a bundle the main photo should show all items for sale; for a single item it should not include any variations
Main image
- Cut-off edges
- The whole product in frame, nothing cut off (recommended)
Source: eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings · checked 10 October 2026
What eBay asks for, covered.
Choose eBay as the marketplace and Herofab delivers the image at 1,600 × 1,600 pixels, the size eBay recommends.
The size eBay recommends
Delivered at 1,600 × 1,600 pixels.
No badges or watermarks
Images made on a plan or with a credit pack carry nothing added on top.
Up to 24 photos
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eBay, answered.
What size should eBay product images be?
At least 500 × 500 pixels, about 1,600 × 1,600 recommended, up to 12 MB and 24 pictures.
How large can a product image file be on eBay?
Up to 12 MB each. Source: eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings, checked 10 October 2026.
Which file formats does eBay accept for product images?
JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, WEBP, HEIC or AVIF. Source: eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings, checked 10 October 2026.
How many images per product on eBay?
At least one picture, up to 24. Source: eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings, checked 10 October 2026.
What is not allowed in product images on eBay?
Badges, logos, copyright notices or watermarks added to the image. Source: eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings, checked 10 October 2026.
What should the main image look like on eBay?
The first picture is the main photo and appears in search results; it should show the whole item face-on. Source: eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings, checked 10 October 2026.
What background should product images have on eBay?
A neutral backdrop in an uncluttered space; white backgrounds are generally best, a darker one may work better for shiny or reflective items. Source: eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings, checked 10 October 2026.
What size does Herofab download for eBay?
1,600 × 1,600 px, the size eBay recommends. After delivery, choose eBay under “For a marketplace”: the file is made from your delivered image, without cropping and at no extra credit.
Can I check my images before uploading?
Yes. The free image size checker reads each file in your browser and tests it against these rules; the image is not uploaded.
Where do these figures come from?
From eBay Help — Adding pictures to your listings, read on 10 October 2026. Marketplaces update their rules; the official page is the final reference.
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