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Etsy image size requirements checker
Etsy's image requirements are a short list: five supported file types (.jpg, .gif, .png, .svg, .heic), 2000 px recommended for listing photos, 635 px minimum for the first photo, and uploads over ~1 MB that can fail. Check a file locally in your browser.
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How to use it
Five formats, two sizes, one MB concern
Etsy's official guidance is refreshingly compact. The format rule: only .jpg, .gif, .png, .svg and .heic are supported, and two special cases are banned — animated GIFs and transparent PNGs (transparency renders black). The size rule: listing photos at 2000 px or more, first photo at least 635 px. The reliability rule: files over about 1 MB may not finish uploading, especially on slower connections. Drop your file into this checker and it reports all three at once — format, dimensions and size — so you can fix an export before it wastes a listing attempt.
Real numbers
Etsy image requirement specifications
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Supported formats | .jpg, .gif, .png, .svg, .heic only |
| Not supported | Animated GIFs, transparent PNGs (renders black) |
| Recommended listing size | Width and height ≥ 2000 pixels |
| First photo minimum | At least 635 pixels wide and tall |
| File size | Over ~1 MB may fail to upload |
| Other sizes | Logo 500 x 500; profile 400 x 400; big banner 1600 x 400 (rec) |
Source: Etsy Help — Requirements and Best Practices for Images in Your Etsy Shop, verified 2026-09-20 — help.etsy.com
Practical guide
Fix format problems before they appear
- Convert unusual formats to JPG. If your design tool exports WEBP or BMP, convert to JPG first — Etsy's supported list does not include them.
- Flatten transparency in PNG. A PNG with a transparent background looks fine in your editor but shows black on Etsy. Put it on white or a brand color before exporting.
- Don't upload animated GIFs. Etsy does not support animated GIF files at all. Use a static JPG or PNG for listing images.
- Compress to stay under 1 MB. Etsy warns large files may not finish uploading. JPEG at quality 80 at 2000 px is the reliable recipe.
The 1 MB upload warning deserves a deliberate workflow: Etsy says images larger than about 1 MB may not finish uploading, especially on slower connections, so the limit is about reliability rather than a hard block. A 2000 px JPEG at quality 75–85 typically lands between 400 KB and 900 KB, which fits the recommendation comfortably. The rare exceptions are PNG screenshots and high-detail graphics, which can exceed 1 MB at the same dimensions — converting those to JPEG or lowering the quality setting fixes the upload without visibly hurting the image. Keeping every export under 1 MB also speeds up your own listing workflow, since uploads finish instantly on any connection.
FAQ
Common questions
What file types does Etsy support for images?
Etsy supports .jpg, .gif, .png, .svg and .heic — these are the only image file types Etsy accepts. Animated GIFs and transparent PNGs are not supported.
What are Etsy's image size requirements?
Listing photos should be at least 2000 pixels wide and tall. The first listing photo must be at least 635 pixels to avoid ranking lower in search. Files over about 1 MB may fail to upload.
Why does Etsy show black where my PNG should be transparent?
Etsy does not support transparent PNG files — transparent parts of the image appear black. Flatten your artwork onto a background color before uploading.
Can I upload a HEIC photo to Etsy?
Yes, .heic is in Etsy's supported list. If you are unsure whether a buyer-facing tool handles HEIC, converting to JPG is the safe fallback.
Do SVG files work as Etsy listing images?
Yes, .svg is a supported file type for Etsy images. It is most useful for graphics and logos rather than photographs.
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