{"id":2588,"date":"2026-02-01T12:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T12:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=2588"},"modified":"2026-02-01T12:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T12:48:30","slug":"uploading-photos-how-many-file-size-limits-best-quality-tips-and-reordering","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/knowledgebase\/uploading-photos-how-many-file-size-limits-best-quality-tips-and-reordering\/","title":{"rendered":"Fotos hochladen: Anzahl, Dateigr\u00f6\u00dfenbeschr\u00e4nkungen, Tipps f\u00fcr beste Qualit\u00e4t und Reihenfolge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uploading Photos: How Many, File Size Limits, Best Quality Tips, and Reordering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos are the single most important element of any listing on markto.ch. Good images can increase views and inquiries by 5\u201310\u00d7 compared to text-only or poor-quality ads. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about uploading and managing photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Many Photos Can You Upload?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maximum: <strong>Usually 8\u201310 photos<\/strong> per listing (exact limit shown during upload \u2014 most common is 10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum: <strong>1 photo<\/strong> required (some categories allow 0, but your ad will get almost no attention)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommended: <strong>5\u20138 high-quality photos<\/strong> \u2014 enough to show all angles without overwhelming the buyer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>File Size Limits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Per photo: <strong>5\u201310 MB<\/strong> (most common limit is 8 MB \u2014 the upload tool will warn you if exceeded)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total per listing: No strict total size limit, but keep individual files under the per-photo cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported formats: <strong>JPG<\/strong> and <strong>PNG<\/strong> (JPG preferred \u2014 smaller file size, same quality)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Quality Tips for Great Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use natural daylight<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shoot near a window during the day \u2014 avoid direct sunlight (harsh shadows)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No flash indoors \u2014 it creates glare and washes out colors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clean background &amp; good composition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plain, neutral background (white wall, floor, grass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Center the item, fill most of the frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple angles: front, back, sides, close-ups of details\/defects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sharp focus &amp; high resolution<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold phone steady or use a tripod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use portrait\/zoom mode for close-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid blurry or pixelated shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Show real condition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photograph any scratches, dents, stains honestly \u2014 hiding defects leads to complaints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include close-ups of serial numbers, labels, wear points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For specific items<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electronics: Turn on screen, show home screen\/settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothing: Flat lay + worn on mannequin\/person if possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture: In room setting + measurements visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cars\/bikes: All sides, interior, odometer, any damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quick editing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crop to remove distractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slight brightness\/contrast adjustment (no heavy filters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No text overlays, watermarks, or logos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reordering Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After uploading, you can rearrange the order \u2014 the <strong>first photo<\/strong> becomes the main thumbnail in search results and category views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to reorder:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During upload or in edit mode \u2192 photos appear as thumbnails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag and drop to change order (most common method)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or click arrows \/ \u201cMove up\/down\u201d icons if available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save changes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Put your strongest, clearest, most attractive photo first \u2014 it\u2019s what gets clicked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick Checklist Before Publishing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[ ] 5\u20138 photos uploaded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] First photo is the best one (strong visual hook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] All files under size limit (JPG preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Shows all angles + close-ups of condition\/details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Natural light, sharp focus, honest representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[ ] Ordered logically (main view first, details last)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upload fails \/ \u201cfile too large\u201d? \u2192 Resize image (phone gallery edit tool or free online compressor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photos not showing after publish? \u2192 Refresh page or log out\/in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit reached? \u2192 Delete one old photo to add a new one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor quality after upload? \u2192 Re-upload higher-resolution originals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great photos turn casual browsers into serious buyers. Take 5 extra minutes to shoot and upload quality images \u2014 it\u2019s the fastest way to sell faster on markto.ch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your listing is now visually ready \u2014 add those strong photos and watch the interest roll in!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[78],"manual_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2588","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-required-and-optional-listing-fields"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2589,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2588\/revisions\/2589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2588"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}