Etsy image checker

See whether a listing photo meets Etsy size guidance and is small enough to finish uploading.

Marketplace

Drop a product photo here, or click to choose JPG, PNG or WebP. The photo is checked in your browser and never uploaded.

Report

Your pass or fail report appears here.

Quick answer

The ListingFix Etsy image checker tests a listing photo against Etsy's Help Center numbers: at least 2000 pixels on width and height, 635 pixels minimum for a first photo, and the warning that files over 1 MB may not finish uploading. It skips background tests because Etsy has no colour rule, and your photo is never uploaded.

What this tool does

2000 and 635 pixel test
Fails a photo under 635 pixels on its shortest side, warns under 2000, and passes at 2000 or above.
1 MB upload warning test
Fails any file over 1 MB, because Etsy says those may not finish uploading, and shows your file size.
Transparency detection
Fails a photo with transparent edges, since Etsy shows transparent areas as black, and Fix All fills them with white.
Format check
Passes JPEG, PNG and GIF. Other files show as a failure here, so export a JPEG before checking.
Fix All for size
Resizes to 2000 pixels on the shortest side, keeps your shape, then lowers JPEG quality and reruns the tests.

How to use it

1Add your listing photo.
2Read the report on size, file limit and format.
3Use Fix All to resize and compress, then download.

Etsy: The rules at a glance

Shape	Any
Minimum size	635 px
Recommended size	2000 px
File size limit	1 MB
Formats	JPEG, PNG, GIF
Main image background	No fixed rule

Rules last checked: 2026-10. Official source

Etsy recommends at least 2000 pixels on width and height, and warns that files over 1 MB may not finish uploading. Those two pull against each other, so large phone photos often need compressing. This tool shows where your photo stands.

Etsy also says a first photo under 635 pixels can show up lower in searches. Your photo is read in your browser and never uploaded.

Choosing a first photo for Etsy

Etsy advises a landscape or square first photo, so the focal point stays in view when thumbnails are cropped. This checker does not judge the crop, so keep your product near the centre with some room around it. Avoid transparent PNGs too: Etsy shows those areas as black.

Questions sellers ask

What size should an Etsy listing photo be?

Etsy recommends a width and height of at least 2000 pixels. The first photo should be at least 635 pixels on both sides to avoid showing lower in searches. The checker fails under 635 and warns under 2000.

Why does the checker fail my Etsy photo over 1 MB?

Etsy says images larger than 1 MB may not finish uploading. It is a warning from Etsy, not a hard ban, so a larger file can sometimes work. We treat it as a failure because a stalled upload is easy to avoid.

Can I fit 2000 pixels into 1 MB?

Usually, yes. A JPEG at that size often fits under 1 MB at good quality, though very detailed photos need more compression. Fix All lowers the JPEG quality step by step until the file fits, then you can judge the result yourself.

What happens if a 2000 pixel photo still will not compress under 1 MB?

Fix All then steps the pixel size down until the file fits, without going below Etsy's 635 pixel minimum. The new report shows the result, so a size warning can appear. Open the download at full size and judge whether it still looks sharp.

Does Etsy need a white background?

No. Etsy sets no background colour rule, so this checker skips that test. Many shops use natural settings that suit handmade and vintage goods. Pick a background that keeps the item easy to see in a small thumbnail.

Why does my transparent PNG look black on Etsy?

Etsy says transparent areas of a PNG show up black. This checker fails a photo with transparent edges for that reason. Fix All exports a JPEG with those areas filled white, so you can see the result before you add it to your listing.

Why is my Etsy photo showing lower in search?

Etsy says a first photo under 635 pixels wide and tall can show up lower in searches, and this checker tests that. Search position depends on more than photos, and we cannot measure the rest, so a pass here does not promise any change in placement.

Should my first Etsy photo be landscape or square?

Etsy advises a landscape or square first photo, so the focal point stays in view when thumbnails are cropped. This checker does not judge the crop or fail other shapes, so keep your product near the centre with some room around it.

Is there a free Etsy photo checker, and is my photo uploaded?

This checker is free, needs no account and does not upload your photo. The image is read in your browser and stays on your device, which suits new designs you have not listed yet. Your own listing upload to Etsy is a separate step.