Compress photos for Etsy listings
Prepare listing photos at 2000 px and under 1 MB so they're sharp and upload reliably.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC or GIF. Any size.
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Etsy limits
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Listing photo | At least 2000 px wide and high recommended | help.etsy.com |
| First photo minimum | At least 635 px wide and high, to avoid ranking lower in search | help.etsy.com |
| File size | No hard limit; over 1 MB may not finish uploading | help.etsy.com |
| Formats | JPG, GIF, PNG, SVG, HEIC; no animated GIF or transparent PNG | help.etsy.com |
Limits verified Oct 2, 2026 against official sources.
Report an outdated limitWhy files fail on Etsy
Etsy recommends photos at least 2000 px wide, but warns that images over 1 MB may not finish uploading on slower connections. Phone photos are usually far bigger.
What this preset does
This preset fits the photo within 2000 px on the long side and finds the best JPG quality under 1 MB. Etsy doesn't accept transparent PNGs, so it saves a JPG.
Questions
- What size should Etsy listing photos be?
- At least 2000 px wide and high is recommended, and the first photo should be at least 635 px to avoid ranking lower in search.
- Is there a file size limit on Etsy?
- No hard limit, but Etsy warns that images over 1 MB may not finish uploading.
- Which formats work?
- JPG, GIF, PNG, SVG and HEIC, but not animated GIFs or transparent PNGs.