When you list an item for sale on eBay, you have to include at least one picture. The first picture you add, called the gallery photo, appears next to your item's title in search results and is the main photo in your listing. You can add up to 24 pictures.
We store copies of your photos on eBay and they'll stay in your completed listings for up to 90 days. You can re-use them if you relist the item or create a new listing for something similar.
How to add pictures to listings
To add pictures to your listing, use the photo uploader in our listing forms. It's sometimes also called the eBay picture manager.
To upload photos from your computer:
- In your listing form, select Add Photos.
- Browse to find the photos you want - they should be no more than 7MB each. To select more than one file, hold down the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Command key (Mac). You can rearrange the order once they're uploaded.
- Crop, rotate, and adjust brightness and contrast of the photo using the icons in the uploader preview, then select Save.
To copy photos from a web address:
- In your listing form, select Add Photos.
- Select Copy your photos from a web address.
- Type the URL where your photo is located. You can add more than one by selecting + Add another.
- When you've added all the URLs you need, select Import to copy them into your listing.
How to manage and replace photos
You can adjust or replace photos by going to Revise your item from either My eBay or Seller Hub.
- To delete or replace an uploaded photo: Simply delete the existing photo, and upload a new one if needed
- To replace a photo copied from a web address: You'll need to use a new URL for the replacement photo
- Change a gallery photo: Find the photo you want to use as the gallery photo, and move it to the top left position. You can change gallery photos for auction listings as long as there are no bids on your item and more than 12 hours left in the auction
For Good 'Til Cancelled listings - If you're replacing a photo that doesn't meet our photo requirements, be sure to update your listing with the new URL once you've uploaded your photo to the web. Our system won't be able to find your updated photo if the URL isn't changed in your listing. If you don't revise your listing with a new URL, your listing could be canceled.
Using the background removal feature
When creating or editing your listing in the advanced listing tool or the eBay app, you can use the background removal feature to easily touch up your photos. Here's how:
- Select a photo to edit it.
- Select the Remove background icon.
- Crop the photo and select Continue to remove the background.
- If needed, use the Brush and Eraser icons to manually paint the background back in or remove it.
- Select Save (or Apply if using iOS) and then Done.
eBay photo tips
Here are some tips to ensure your pictures look their best for buyers:
- Photos need to be at least 500 pixels on the longest side
- To optimize for mobile, make your pictures 1600 pixels on the longest side
- Keep your images clean, with no text or borders, and use an uncluttered background
Remember, you can't use a catalogue or stock photo if you're listing an item as used.
Visit our Seller Centre to learn how to take great photos - opens in new window or tab.
Tip
In some categories, image quality isn't as critical to a sale as others. Items in Vehicle Parts & Accessories; Cars, Bikes, Boats; Books; and Tickets may be exempt from some of the photo requirements.
Problems when adding photos
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). Also check each file size is no larger than 7MB each. If you're copying from a web address, the photo can be 12MB.
Other tips that might help:
- Use the latest version of the Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari web browsers
- Clear your browser's cache (refer to the browser's help section if you don't know how)
- If you're using pop-up blocking software on your browser, the photo uploader might not appear. Try temporarily disabling pop-up blockers (refer to the browser's help for instructions)
- Make sure your image hasn't expired or been archived. eBay stores pictures for 90 days
Gallery Plus
With Gallery Plus, you listing's main image will show in search results with a larger picture.
Gallery plus offers:
- A larger picture, up to 400 x 400 pixels, when you hover over the item in search results. Otherwise, your picture is shown at the standard size of 96 pixels
- A magnifying glass and Enlarge link
- Access to all of your pictures in search results, if you have multiple pictures