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Upscale images for Etsy listings

Etsy zoom needs 2000 pixels on the short side, and older product shots are often 1000. For Etsy sellers, the Photo model at 2× is the starting point. 2× is free (5 images a day) and runs on your device, so nothing uploads.

Last updated 2026-10-05

Recommended settings

Model
Photo
Scale
2× (Free, on your device)
Denoise
35 of 100
Output format
JPG

The Photo model is tuned for camera images: skin, foliage, fabric and natural noise.

Tips

  • Upscale 2× then crop to 4:3 so the thumbnail matches the listing grid.
  • Use the Photo model for products and Illustration for digital downloads.
  • Batch the whole shop at once, one settings pass for every file.

Worked example

The target for Etsy listings is 3,000 × 2,250 pixels. This table shows the smallest scale that reaches it from three common source sizes, and what 2× gives each one. 4× is the largest scale, so a target slightly beyond it is finished with the resize tool, up to 5× in total.

Your imageScale neededOutput at 2×2× reaches target?
800 × 6004×1,600 × 1,200No
1,280 × 9604×2,560 × 1,920Almost: resize 1.17× to finish
2,016 × 1,5122×4,032 × 3,024Yes, then resize

How to upscale images for Etsy listings

  1. Open the upscaler and add your images, or a whole folder.
  2. Choose the Photo model and 2×.
  3. Set denoise to about 35.
  4. Export JPG and download the batch.

Questions

What scale should I use for Etsy listings?

Work back from the target of 3,000 × 2,250: divide it by your image size and round up to 2× or 4×. If 4× is a little short, finish with the resize tool; past 5× in total, start from a bigger original. For most Etsy sellers, 2× is the usual answer.

Which model is best for Etsy listings?

Photo. The Photo model is tuned for camera images: skin, foliage, fabric and natural noise.

Is 2× free?

2× is free (5 images a day) and runs on your device, so nothing uploads.

Do my images upload?

No. At 2× the model runs in your browser, so the files stay on your device.

What size do images for Etsy listings need to be?

3,000 × 2,250 pixels is the reference size used on this page. Upscale to at least that, then resize down to the exact size.

Scales compared

ScaleRunsPlanNote
2×On your deviceFreeRecommended
4×On your devicePro

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