Selling on Etsy? Here is a Comprehensive List of Etsy’s Image Requirements

 
Etsy Image Requirements
 

When it comes to selling your products on Etsy, there is a lot of information to gather, organize, and remember as best you can.

 Here we have compiled a list of all image requirements Etsy has. Is there anything you feel we didn’t cover? Reach out to us at info@pvsstudios.com and let us know!

 

File type requirements- the following file types are allowed for your images on Etsy

  • JPEG/JPG or .jpg/.jpeg

  • GIF or .gif

  • PNG or .png

* Animated .gif files & transparent .png files are not supported. If a file contains transparency, the transparent parts of the image will appear black on Etsy. 

 

Image size requirements- the following sizes are required of each specific image type on Etsy

  • Listing images

    • 2000px minimum for the shortest side

    • 72PPI resolution minimum

    • 1MB file size maximum

  • Shop icon

    • 500 x 500px square (recommended)

  • Profile photo

    • 500 x 500px square (recommended)

  • Team logo

    • 170 x 100px (recommended)

  • Order receipt banner

    • 760 x 100px minimum

  • Mini shop banner

    • 1200 x 160px minimum

    • 1600 x 213px (recommended)

  • Big shop banner

    • 1200 x 300px minimum

    • 1600 x 400px (recommended)

  • Carousel banner

    • 1200 x 300px (recommended)

  • Collage banner

    • For 2 images: 600 x 300px minimum

    • For 3 images: 400 x 300px minimum

    • For 4 images: 300 x 300px minimum

 

Color mode requirement

  • sRGB mode- Etsy will convert your images to sRGB if they are not already in it, so ensure your colors do not appear incorrect by converting your images to sRGB before uploading

 

Image orientation- Although not required, these orientations are recommended for the best outcome and appearance

  • First photo: horizontal (landscape) or square

    • “Your first listing photo also dictates the shape of the photos that follow. Uploading the same shape photos for all listing photos will create a more cohesive browsing experience.”

Listing image thumbnails

  • Make sure that your thumbnail images have enough of a border that they can be cropped to a square thumbnail without losing some of the product. 

  • Etsy’s crop recommendations are as follows:

    • Crop your images using Etsy’s crop tool to ensure accurate framing of your item. Using an uncropped image may result in inaccuracies on the final thumbnail.

    • Try to capture images of your item further back than you think you’ll need. This will give you the ability to crop in without losing parts of your item.

    • Avoid square crops. Upload horizontal or landscape images.

    • Use an aspect ratio of 4:3.

 

As an online vendor, you are likely selling across multiple different platforms, so don’t forget that these image specifications are strictly for Etsy. We will be collecting, confirming, and compiling lists of requirements for other major vendors in the weeks coming.

Let us help improve your Etsy product photography images. 

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