Make the item’s condition easy to inspect

For a secondhand product, a clear photo is useful evidence. Show the whole item, then photograph wear, included parts, labels, and any detail a buyer would want to check before ordering.

Keep a clean main image

Choose a straightforward angle and a plain background. Give the item enough space to remain visible in the listing preview. If you remove the background, compare the cutout with the original so small accessories and protruding edges stay in the photo.

Lightbox’s white background and resizing workflows help prepare that lead image.

Show the actual item

For used goods, keep condition details visible. Photograph scuffs and wear clearly rather than retouching them away. Add a separate photo of everything included in the sale so buyers can distinguish the product from styling props.

As of September 18, 2026, eBay’s picture policy prohibits inaccurate images, borders, added promotional text, and watermarks. It also prohibits stock photos for used, damaged, or defective items. Check the eBay picture policy before posting.

Keep your photo set organized

Group the main image and supporting views by item. Use filenames that help you identify the product and angle. If you edit a batch, check that the right detail photos remain with the right listing.

You can make backgrounds consistent without making different items look identical. A close view of a serial label and a wide view of included cables have different jobs in the set.

Review after upload

Confirm that eBay’s preview shows the full item and that the photos remain readable when enlarged. A tidy crop should not hide the edge where a buyer needs to inspect condition.

Upload the finished files using eBay’s listing tools. Read beta access, batch editing, and the iPhone photography guide.