Size and frame Etsy listing photos

Etsy recommends listing images at least 2000 pixels wide and high. Starting with a small image and enlarging it later will not restore lost detail. Use a sharp source photo with enough room around the product.

Check the thumbnail first

Your first image is the one buyers may meet in search. Make sure the item remains recognizable at small size. Keep essential details away from the edges, then preview the actual thumbnail after upload. A square crop, a taller card, and a wide placement may each show a different portion of the same image. There is no universal percentage that guarantees a perfect composition everywhere.

Preserve product information

Use later photo slots to show scale, material, texture, variations, and what is included. For a long item such as a scarf, a wide full-item shot and a closer detail shot may be more useful than forcing one picture to do both jobs. If the listing offers options, make it clear which option each image shows.

Check color on more than one screen when it matters, and avoid an edit that makes the product appear different from what arrives. Our product photography guide covers the shot sequence.