Uploading Photos: How Many, File Size Limits, Best Quality Tips, and Reordering
Photos are the single most important element of any listing on markto.ch. Good images can increase views and inquiries by 5–10× compared to text-only or poor-quality ads. Here’s everything you need to know about uploading and managing photos.
How Many Photos Can You Upload?
- Maximum: Usually 8–10 photos per listing (exact limit shown during upload — most common is 10)
- Minimum: 1 photo required (some categories allow 0, but your ad will get almost no attention)
- Recommended: 5–8 high-quality photos — enough to show all angles without overwhelming the buyer
File Size Limits
- Per photo: 5–10 MB (most common limit is 8 MB — the upload tool will warn you if exceeded)
- Total per listing: No strict total size limit, but keep individual files under the per-photo cap
- Supported formats: JPG and PNG (JPG preferred — smaller file size, same quality)
Best Quality Tips for Great Photos
- Use natural daylight
- Shoot near a window during the day — avoid direct sunlight (harsh shadows)
- No flash indoors — it creates glare and washes out colors
- Clean background & good composition
- Plain, neutral background (white wall, floor, grass)
- Center the item, fill most of the frame
- Multiple angles: front, back, sides, close-ups of details/defects
- Sharp focus & high resolution
- Hold phone steady or use a tripod
- Use portrait/zoom mode for close-ups
- Avoid blurry or pixelated shots
- Show real condition
- Photograph any scratches, dents, stains honestly — hiding defects leads to complaints
- Include close-ups of serial numbers, labels, wear points
- For specific items
- Electronics: Turn on screen, show home screen/settings
- Clothing: Flat lay + worn on mannequin/person if possible
- Furniture: In room setting + measurements visible
- Cars/bikes: All sides, interior, odometer, any damage
- Quick editing
- Crop to remove distractions
- Slight brightness/contrast adjustment (no heavy filters)
- No text overlays, watermarks, or logos
Reordering Photos
- After uploading, you can rearrange the order — the first photo becomes the main thumbnail in search results and category views.
- How to reorder:
- During upload or in edit mode → photos appear as thumbnails
- Drag and drop to change order (most common method)
- Or click arrows / “Move up/down” icons if available
- Save changes
- Pro tip: Put your strongest, clearest, most attractive photo first — it’s what gets clicked.
Quick Checklist Before Publishing
- [ ] 5–8 photos uploaded
- [ ] First photo is the best one (strong visual hook)
- [ ] All files under size limit (JPG preferred)
- [ ] Shows all angles + close-ups of condition/details
- [ ] Natural light, sharp focus, honest representation
- [ ] Ordered logically (main view first, details last)
Troubleshooting
- Upload fails / “file too large”? → Resize image (phone gallery edit tool or free online compressor)
- Photos not showing after publish? → Refresh page or log out/in
- Limit reached? → Delete one old photo to add a new one
- Poor quality after upload? → Re-upload higher-resolution originals
Great photos turn casual browsers into serious buyers. Take 5 extra minutes to shoot and upload quality images — it’s the fastest way to sell faster on markto.ch.
Your listing is now visually ready — add those strong photos and watch the interest roll in!