The benefits of quality photos
Your product images are one of the most important things buyers use to decide whether to make an online purchase. Great photos can help you:
- Increase sales
- Reduce questions and returns
- Get found through eBay and external search engines
Photo best practices
Here are some tips to help you take the best-possible photos for your listings.
More photos are better
Instead of uploading only one or two photos, add as many as you can. Shoot multiple angles to show the item’s details and blemishes. Take photos of brand labels and model numbers. Your first photo will be the one that appears in search results, so choose one that will catch your buyers’ attention.
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.
Focus on the item being sold
Use white backgrounds, avoid using props, and fill the frame with your item. Capture the natural colors of your item — no filters necessary.
Follow these tips to get a professional look when photographing apparel
- Show the fit by using a model, dress form, or mannequin
- Include close-ups of patterns, trims, hardware, and textured materials
- Shoot from different angles including front, top, sides, and bottom
- Show the inside and outside of handbags, backpacks, hats, shoes, and garments with inside pockets and features
- Show tags, labels and any original boxes and tags
Photo requirements
Every listing must have at least one photo
If your item is something that can’t be photographed, like a vacation package or a home-improvement service, browse the Internet for copyright-free images you can use with your listing.
Meet the minimum photo size
Hmong Network requires a minimum of 500 pixels for an image’s longest side. Most cameras and camera phones will exceed this minimum, and bigger is better!
Don’t use borders
Borders aren’t allowed on any item photos, except if it’s a natural border created by photographing your square or rectangular item against a neutral backdrop.
Don’t add text or artwork
No text or artwork, like “Free Shipping” or seller logos, may be added to photos. No watermark allowed. Use the title, subtitle, and description box to include details of your item.
Use stock photos only for brand-new items
Stock photos cannot be used for pre-owned items. Catalog images are acceptable, but not as the primary photo for pre-owned items except those in the Books, Movies, Music, or Video Game categories.