Bonanza photo requirements, in short: upload JPG, PNG or GIF files of 4 MB or less. Bonanza shows buyers images up to 1600×1200 px and scales larger uploads down, so exporting at 1600 px on the long side is the sweet spot; third-party guides give 500×500 px as the minimum. Bonanza has said listings take up to 15 photos. Use a clean first photo for Google Shopping.
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Bonanza is a smaller marketplace that many eBay and Etsy sellers cross-list to, often by importing listings in bulk. Its image rules are simple but scattered across old support answers, and bulk imports fail when a single image is over the size limit. This guide sets out what Bonanza has said about photo size, files and count, how to prepare images for a bulk import, and what makes a good first photo. The free image compressor gets any photo under 4 MB in your browser.
- Files: JPG, PNG or GIF, 4 MB or less each.
- Largest display size: 1600×1200 px; bigger images are scaled down.
- Minimum: 500×500 px, per third-party bulk upload guides.
- Photo count: Bonanza said in 2015 that listings take up to 15 photos; check the listing form.
- Bulk imports: one oversized image can make an upload fail, so compress first.
What are Bonanza's photo requirements?
JPG, GIF or PNG images of 4 MB or less, according to Bonanza's support team. Bonanza automatically lowers the resolution for smaller views, and the largest size buyers see is 1600×1200 pixels. Those answers are several years old, so the table marks which numbers are official and which come from third-party guides.
| Rule | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| File types | JPG, GIF, PNG | Bonanza support answer |
| Maximum file size | 4 MB per image | Bonanza support answer; repeated by current bulk upload guides |
| Largest size shown to buyers | 1600×1200 px | Bonanza support answer |
| Minimum size | 500×500 px | Third-party bulk upload guide (2025) |
| Photos per listing | Up to 15 | Bonanza community announcement (2015) |
| Extra images in the description | Allowed | Bonanza community announcement (2015) |
Bonanza's help pages block automated reading, so we checked these through search results. Confirm the current numbers in the listing form or with Bonanza support before a large import.
Bonanza's photo file rules and display size were checked in October 2026. Marketplaces change their rules, so confirm the current requirements in your seller dashboard before you upload a large batch.
What size should Bonanza photos be?
About 1600 px on the long side. Bonanza's largest display size is 1600×1200, so anything bigger is scaled down and only adds upload time and file size. A 1600×1200 (4:3) or 1600×1600 (square) JPEG fits comfortably under 4 MB.
| Export | Pixels | Typical JPEG size | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square | 1600×1600 | Around 0.3–1 MB | Most products; matches other marketplaces |
| 4:3 landscape | 1600×1200 | Around 0.3–1 MB | Matches Bonanza's largest view |
| Minimum | 500×500 | Small | Avoid; too small to zoom |
| Straight from the phone | 4000 px or more | 2–8 MB | Resize and compress first |
Square photos are the practical choice if you cross-list, since eBay, Etsy and most marketplaces handle them well. The free marketplace image resizer exports 1600×1600 or 1600×1200 in one step.
How do you prepare photos for a Bonanza bulk import?
Make every image a JPEG under 4 MB at around 1600 px, with the main image first. Third-party guides warn that a bulk upload fails when images exceed the size limit, so fixing files before the import saves a failed run.
- Convert any HEIC or WebP files to JPEG.
- Resize every image to 1600 px on the long side.
- Compress each one well under 4 MB (most will land under 1 MB).
- Check that the first image for each listing is the clean main photo.
- Run the import, then spot-check a few listings on desktop and mobile.
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Open the image compressor7 days free · 50 credits · No credit cardWhat makes a good Bonanza main photo?
A clean, well-lit photo of the whole item on a plain background, filling most of the frame. Bonanza's advertising program can show listings on Google Shopping, which expects simple product images without text, borders or watermarks.
- Plain background: white or light grey; a white background suits shopping ads.
- Fill the frame: the product at about 80% of the image.
- No text or watermarks on the main photo.
- Real photos for used items: condition is what buyers are paying for.
- Extra angles: back, sides, labels, scale and flaws in the remaining slots.
For new products, AiArter's white background tool turns a phone photo into a pure white 2000×2000 main image for 4 credits; resize it to 1600 px for Bonanza. Google's own image rules are in our Google Shopping image requirements guide.
How many photos should a Bonanza listing have?
As many as it takes to answer buyers' questions, up to the form's limit: usually 6 to 10 for new products and 8 to 15 for used or collectible items. Bonanza also allows extra images in the item description.
| Photo | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Main photo, plain background | Search results and shopping feeds |
| Back and sides | The whole product |
| Labels, tags, model numbers | Identification and authenticity |
| Scale | Size against a hand or ruler |
| In use or lifestyle | Context and appeal |
| Flaws | Condition for used items |
eBay photos are often larger than Bonanza needs and can exceed 4 MB when exported at full size. If an eBay import into Bonanza fails, oversized images are one of the first things to check. Our eBay photo requirements guide lists eBay's own rules.
What are the most common Bonanza photo mistakes?
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Bulk upload fails | Compress every image under 4 MB |
| HEIC or WebP files | Convert to JPEG |
| Huge phone photos | Resize to 1600 px |
| Busy main photo | Plain background, product filling the frame |
| Text or watermark on the main image | Keep it clean for shopping feeds |
| Too few photos | Use the slots for angles, labels and flaws |
Crop with the free image cropper. Selling on other smaller marketplaces too? See our Mercari photo tips and how many product photos per listing.
Are watermarks and borders allowed on Bonanza photos?
Bonanza's image answers don't list a watermark ban, but keep the main photo free of watermarks, text and borders anyway. Shopping feeds that pick up the first image expect a clean product photo, and listings cross-listed from eBay must follow eBay's own ban on added borders, text and watermarks.
| Element | Main photo | Other photos |
|---|---|---|
| Watermark or logo | No | Avoid; it distracts from the product |
| Text, prices or badges | No | Short labels on an infographic are fine |
| Added borders or frames | No | No |
| Collages | No | Fine for showing variants or bundles |
| Size charts | No | Yes, as a later image |
If you watermark to discourage photo theft, put your shop name in the listing text instead; it's less intrusive and doesn't risk a shopping feed rejecting the image.
Frequently asked questions
What size should photos be on Bonanza?
About 1600 px on the long side. Bonanza shows images up to 1600×1200 and scales larger ones down.
What is Bonanza's maximum image file size?
4 MB per image, in JPG, GIF or PNG.
How many photos can a Bonanza listing have?
Bonanza said in 2015 that listings take up to 15 photos, plus unlimited images in the description. Check the listing form for the current limit.
Why did my Bonanza bulk upload fail?
A common cause is an image over 4 MB. Resize to 1600 px and compress before importing.
What is the minimum image size on Bonanza?
Third-party bulk upload guides give 500×500 px. Use 1600 px for a sharp zoom.
Does Bonanza accept WebP or HEIC?
Bonanza lists JPG, GIF and PNG. Convert WebP and HEIC files to JPEG first.
Should Bonanza photos be square?
Square isn't required, but 1600×1600 squares work well on Bonanza and on the other marketplaces you cross-list to.
Can I reuse my eBay photos on Bonanza?
Yes, if each file is 4 MB or less in JPG, PNG or GIF. Resize and compress large eBay exports first.
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