Poshmark and Depop Photo Size (2026): Portrait 3:4, Photo Limits and Cover Shot Tips

Poshmark and Depop photo size, in short: since March 2026 Poshmark shows listing photos in portrait (3:4), so shoot upright; a 1536×2048 or larger 3:4 photo is a practical target, and older square photos still work. Poshmark allows up to 16 photos. Depop publishes no pixel size; its app takes up to four photos and a video, and Depop.com takes up to eight.

More on this topic: Marketplace image requirements, every guide in one place.

Both apps sell from a scrolling grid, so the cover photo does most of the work. The difference is the shape and the slot count. Poshmark moved from square to portrait tiles and gives you 16 slots; Depop gives you four in the app, eight on the web, and leaves the shape to you. This guide covers the right size for each, how to frame a cover photo that survives the crop, what the rest of your photos should show with so few slots, and a workflow for resellers who crosspost.

What size should Poshmark photos be?

Poshmark photos should be portrait, at a 3:4 ratio. In March 2026 Poshmark announced that listing photos, including cover photos, now display as 3:4 portrait instead of 1:1 square. Some phones call the same shape 4:3. Poshmark doesn't publish a pixel size, so treat 1536×2048 as practical guidance: large enough for a sharp zoom on fabric and labels, small enough to upload quickly.

• Listing from a phone: the default camera shoots 3:4, so no cropping is needed.
• Listing on desktop: photos are framed as portrait automatically, with crop and zoom tools if you need them.
• Older square photos: no action needed. Poshmark keeps the originals, and shoppers who open the listing see them in full. The feed frames them as portrait, which can trim the sides a little.
• Small old photos: if a photo is under about 1000 pixels on its short side, an AI image upscaler can enlarge it.

You can upload up to 16 photos per listing. For the full Poshmark shot list, see our Poshmark photo tips.

What size should Depop photos be?

Depop doesn't publish a required pixel size or aspect ratio, so there is no official number to hit. Photos straight from a phone camera work. What matters is framing: keep the whole item inside the frame with some margin, then check the crop in the listing preview before posting.

The bigger constraint is slots. In the Depop app you can add up to four photos and one video. On Depop.com you can add up to eight photos, choose which one is the cover, and crop it. Drafts sync between app and web, so you can shoot on your phone and finish on a computer to use all eight. More in our Depop photo tips.

Poshmark and Depop photo formats and limits were checked in October 2026. Marketplaces change their rules, so confirm the current requirements in your seller dashboard before you upload a large batch.

Why do my photos get cropped on Poshmark and Depop?

Because the shape you shot doesn't match the tile the app shows. On Poshmark the feed now frames every photo as a 3:4 portrait, so a square photo loses a little at the sides and a wide photo loses a lot. On Depop, the preview shows you how the cover will sit, and on the web you can crop it yourself.

The fix is the same for both: shoot upright, center the item, and leave a margin on every side so nothing important sits at the edge. If you need an exact 3:4 file, type a custom size such as 1536×2048 into our free marketplace image resizer and pad the photo with white rather than cropping. Long items like maxi dresses and wide-leg trousers do better in portrait than they ever did in a square.

How do I take a good Poshmark or Depop cover photo?

Show the whole item, centered, on a plain light background, in soft daylight, filling most of the frame with a small margin. Poshmark's own portrait-photo guide asks for bright, even lighting, a clean background and the whole item visible, including hems, sleeves and straps.

1. Background: a white wall, a sheet of white foam board, or a plain floor. No patterned bedding or clutter.
2. Light: next to a window in daylight, no flash and no yellow ceiling lights.
3. Prep the item: steam or iron it, remove lint and loose threads, and button and zip it up.
4. Choose a style: flat lay from directly above, on a hanger against a wall, or worn. Keep the style consistent across your closet or shop.
5. Frame upright: phone held vertically, item centered both ways, nothing touching the edges.
6. Color: check it matches the real item. Wrong color is a common reason for returns, and Depop lists wrong colors as "significantly not as described."

What should the rest of my photos show?

The other photos should answer every question a buyer would ask about condition and fit. On Poshmark you have room for all of these; in the Depop app, pick the four that matter most, or list on Depop.com for eight.

Never hide flaws. Poshmark buyers have 72 hours after delivery to open a return case for undisclosed damage, and Depop counts major wear that wasn't detailed on the listing as significantly not as described. A flaw shown honestly in a close-up has been disclosed.

What size works if I crosspost to both?

Shoot portrait 3:4 at full phone resolution and keep a generous margin around the item. That file fits Poshmark's tiles exactly, and because Depop publishes no required shape, you can upload the same photo there and check the crop in the preview. For marketplaces that want squares, such as eBay, crop or pad a copy rather than reshooting.

1. Set up one spot near a window with a plain background and leave it there.
2. Batch-prep items: steam, de-lint, check pockets and measure before you shoot.
3. Shoot every item in the same order: cover, back, label, details, flaws.
4. Shoot upright with space around the item so any crop is safe.
5. Pick your best four for the Depop app, or list on Depop.com to use eight.
6. Write titles with brand, item, size and color, the terms buyers search.
7. Keep originals in a folder per item so you can relist or crosspost later.

See also eBay photo requirements, Mercari photo tips and Vinted photo tips.

Can I use AI to edit Poshmark and Depop photos?

Yes, for backgrounds and cleanup, as long as the item itself is shown as it really is. Replacing a messy bedroom with a plain backdrop is fine. Smoothing away pilling, changing the color or hiding a stain is not, and it will come back as a return. Depop also only allows original photos you took, so edit your own shot rather than using a stock or brand image.

Using AiArter for resale photos

AiArter keeps the item from your photo and changes only the background, which suits resale, where the photo has to show the real piece.

• Clean backgrounds (4 credits). Pure white, or presets like Warm beige, Light grey, Blush, Sage or Sky with a soft shadow, so every cover shot in your closet matches. White comes out as a 2000×2000 square; color backgrounds can also export portrait sizes such as the 1080×1350 Instagram post. There's no 3:4 preset, so pad the result to 1536×2048 in the free resizer for Poshmark.
• Styled scenes (8 credits) such as Wooden table, Pastel color or Living room for accessories, bags and shoes.
• Batch it. The bulk background remover handles up to 50 photos at once with one ZIP download; failed photos aren't charged.
• Descriptions. The listing copy writer drafts titles and descriptions from the details you give it.

AiArter doesn't have a dedicated ghost-mannequin tool or put clothes on AI models, so shoot flat lays, hangers or worn photos yourself. Our guides to photographing clothes for selling online and taking product photos with your phone cover the setup.

To work out any portrait size yourself, see 3:4 aspect ratio.

Frequently asked questions

What size should Poshmark photos be?

Portrait, at a 3:4 ratio, since Poshmark switched from square in March 2026. Poshmark doesn't publish a pixel size; 1536×2048 or a full-size phone photo is a practical target.

Are square photos still OK on Poshmark?

Yes. Poshmark says listings with square photos need no action and keeps the originals. The feed frames them as portrait, so the sides can be trimmed slightly; you can optionally update covers.

What is the best photo size for Depop?

Depop doesn't publish a required pixel size or aspect ratio. Phone photos work; keep the whole item inside the frame with a margin, and check the crop in the preview or crop the cover on Depop.com.

How many photos can you put on Poshmark?

Up to 16 photos per listing. Use the first as a clean cover shot and the rest for the back, labels, details, measurements and any flaws.

How many photos can you post on Depop?

Up to four photos and one video in the Depop app, and up to eight photos when you list on Depop.com. Drafts sync, so you can start in the app and finish on the web.

Why does Poshmark crop my pictures?

The feed frames every photo as a 3:4 portrait, so square or wide photos lose some of their sides. Shoot upright with the item centered and a small margin, or pad a photo to 3:4 before uploading.

What background is best for Poshmark and Depop photos?

A plain, light background such as a white wall or foam board, in daylight. It makes the item stand out in the grid. Keep the same background across listings so your closet looks consistent.