Remove the background from an eBay listing photo
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eBay recommends a plain white background for listing photos, and photos that follow it demonstrably get more clicks than ones shot on a kitchen table.
Why these settings
Automatic mode to remove whatever the item was shot on, then pure white behind it. Trimming tight to the item and letting eBay pad the frame usually looks better than an off-centre original.
Settings to start from
- How to find the background
- Automatic
- Tolerance
- 32
- Only the area connected to the edges
- On
- File type
- PNG — transparent, lossless
Step by step
- Drop an eBay listing photo onto the page, paste it, or choose the file.
- Apply the settings above — they are a starting point, not a rule.
- Check the edges at full size, and fix anything left with the brush.
- Choose transparent or a solid colour, then download.
What to watch out for
A white item on a white background has no visible edge at all. Those need a coloured or dark backdrop when shooting — this cannot recover an edge the camera never captured.
Common questions
What is the best way to remove the background from an eBay listing photo?
Use the settings above as a starting point, then check the edges at full size. Most of the work is choosing the right mode; the sliders only fine-tune it.
Is an eBay listing photo uploaded to a server?
No. It is decoded and processed entirely in your browser, and nothing is sent anywhere. There is no server to send it to.
Is there a watermark or a limit?
Neither. No watermark is added, there is no cap on how many images you process, and no account is needed.