Seller photo school

Great photos make a great first impression.

Good photos help buyers understand exactly what you are selling. Upload up to eight photos per regular listing, ten per vehicle, or fifty separately priced items in a garage sale album. Keep them clear, honest and current.

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Find good light

Daylight near a window helps buyers see colours and details.

Show every angle

Use a full-item shot, side views and honest close-ups.

Keep it authentic

Use your own photos. Avoid filters, stock pictures and hidden defects.

Photo tips for what you are selling

Appliances

Show the full fridge, stove or washer from the front and sides.
Photograph the inside, accessories and relevant model information.
Show rust, dents, scratches or other damage honestly.

Furniture

Photograph the complete item in good natural light.
Show fabric, drawers, legs and close-ups of wear.
Provide measurements and disclose tears or stains.

Electronics

Show the device on, when possible, and photograph every side.
Include relevant accessories and visible screen damage.
Hide personal information and sensitive serial identifiers.

Vehicles

Wash the car, use daylight and a clean background, and shoot landscape. Show front, rear, both sides, interior, dashboard, engine bay, wheels and tyres.
Photograph visible damage and describe any mechanical issues.
Avoid including private documents or personal addresses.

Clothes and shoes

Show front, back and close-ups of the actual item.
Include size labels and the condition of soles or seams.
Clearly show stains, marks or repairs.

Tools and equipment

Show the full tool plus attachments, cables and model.
Show any damaged or missing parts.
Describe the working condition accurately.

Seller photo school

Great photos make a great first impression.

Start selling Read seller rules

Find good light

Daylight near a window helps buyers see colours and details.

Show every angle

Use a full-item shot, side views and honest close-ups.

Keep it authentic

Use your own photos. Avoid filters, stock pictures and hidden defects.

Photo tips for what you are selling

Appliances

Show the full fridge, stove or washer from the front and sides.
Photograph the inside, accessories and relevant model information.
Show rust, dents, scratches or other damage honestly.

Furniture

Photograph the complete item in good natural light.
Show fabric, drawers, legs and close-ups of wear.
Provide measurements and disclose tears or stains.

Electronics

Show the device on, when possible, and photograph every side.
Include relevant accessories and visible screen damage.
Hide personal information and sensitive serial identifiers.

Vehicles

Wash the car, use daylight and a clean background, and shoot landscape. Show front, rear, both sides, interior, dashboard, engine bay, wheels and tyres.
Photograph visible damage and describe any mechanical issues.
Avoid including private documents or personal addresses.

Clothes and shoes

Show front, back and close-ups of the actual item.
Include size labels and the condition of soles or seams.
Clearly show stains, marks or repairs.

Tools and equipment

Show the full tool plus attachments, cables and model.
Show any damaged or missing parts.
Describe the working condition accurately.