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Etsy image size checker
Etsy's numbers are simple to remember: listing photos at least 2000 px wide and tall for best quality, and the first photo at least 635 px so it does not slip down in search. Drop a photo and verify locally in your browser.
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How to use it
Two numbers, one square habit
Etsy publishes two size references: a recommendation of at least 2000 x 2000 pixels for listing photos, and a minimum of 635 x 635 for the first listing photo to avoid ranking lower in searches. Etsy displays thumbnails as squares, so exporting square images protects your composition from crop. This checker reads your file's dimensions and file size instantly. If your photo is between 635 and 2000 px, it is uploadable but below the quality bar Etsy recommends; if it is under 635 px, consider re-exporting at the true source resolution rather than stretching the file.
Real numbers
Etsy image size specifications
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Recommended listing photo size | Width and height of at least 2000 pixels |
| First photo minimum | At least 635 pixels wide and tall (avoid lower search placement) |
| Supported formats | .jpg, .gif, .png, .svg, .heic only |
| File size | Images over ~1 MB may fail to upload |
| Not supported | Animated GIFs and transparent PNGs (transparency shows black) |
| Logo size | 500 x 500 px recommended |
Source: Etsy Help — Requirements and Best Practices for Images in Your Etsy Shop, verified 2026-09-20 — help.etsy.com
Practical guide
Size Etsy photos once, use them everywhere
- Export at 2000 x 2000. One square export at 2000 px covers Etsy's recommendation, stays sharp in zoom, and still compresses under 1 MB as JPEG.
- Mind the 1 MB upload reality. Etsy warns images over about 1 MB may not finish uploading on slower connections. JPEG at quality 80 usually lands comfortably under 1 MB at 2000 px.
- Avoid transparent PNGs. Etsy does not support transparency — transparent areas render black. Flatten your design onto a white or colored background before uploading.
- Keep the first photo the hero. The first photo shows in search and in the listing carousel. Use your strongest, clearest shot there.
Etsy displays listing thumbnails as squares in search and shop grids, so the composition inside a square matters as much as the pixel size. A 2000 px export with the product centered and about 15–20% padding on each side survives every crop Etsy applies, from tiny search thumbnails to the full-size carousel. Landscape shots get center-cropped in those square views, which is why square export is the default recommendation. For digital sellers, text-heavy preview images need the same treatment: keep the text inside the centered square area, or buyers will see it cut off before they ever open the listing.
FAQ
Common questions
What size should Etsy listing images be?
Etsy recommends listing photos with a width and height of at least 2000 pixels. The first listing photo should be at least 635 pixels wide and tall so it does not rank lower in search.
What is the minimum size for an Etsy listing photo?
Etsy states the first listing photo should have a width and height of at least 635 pixels to avoid appearing lower in searches. Aim for 2000 px for quality.
Does Etsy require square images?
Square photos are recommended for Etsy listings because the platform crops thumbnails to square. Shoot square or export with a square canvas so nothing important gets cut.
Why is my Etsy photo not uploading?
Common causes: unsupported file type (Etsy accepts .jpg, .gif, .png, .svg, .heic), file over 1 MB, or an animated GIF. Animated GIFs and transparent PNGs are not supported.
Do Etsy images need a white background?
Etsy does not require a white background for listing images. Lifestyle and styled photos are common, though a clean background usually photographs better.
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