eBay product photos from your phone

What makes a good eBay gallery photo

Your first photo is the thumbnail buyers see in search results, next to dozens of similar listings. A plain, bright background with the item filling most of the frame looks trustworthy and makes the item easy to recognise at a glance. eBay publishes its own photo requirements, including a minimum image size and rules about borders, text and watermarks, so check the current guidelines before you upload.

White background in one step

Background Swap cuts out your item and places it on pure white, or any colour you choose, with a soft shadow underneath. Because the item itself isn't redrawn, it suits listings where buyers need to see exactly what they're getting, such as used or collectible items. The images come out at 1024 × 1024 pixels.

Studio and lifestyle shots for the rest of the gallery

eBay lets you add several photos per listing. Use them to show the item in context: a sneaker on a concrete step at golden hour, a handbag on a marble countertop, or a jacket on a hanger against a plaster wall. Product Photos creates these scenes around your item from the same upload. Review each one, since AI scenes redraw the product and small details can shift.

Built for what eBay sellers list

• Clothing: t-shirts, shirts, jeans and jackets, including ghost mannequin and on-model shots.
• Footwear: studio, podium and on-feet shots.
• Accessories and home goods: bags, mugs, bottles and more.
• Jewelry: macro shots on white or black velvet, and on-model shots.

Shooting tips for sharper results

• Photograph one item at a time, in daylight, on a plain surface.
• Get the whole item in the frame with a little space around it.
• For used items, add your own close-ups of wear, labels and serial numbers so buyers can see the real condition.

Selling jewelry? See AI jewelry product photos for on-model and white background shots of rings, earrings and necklaces. Related guides: white background product photos and resale clothing photos.