Real Estate Listing Image Sizes
What image size should I use for real estate listings?
Most real estate portals worldwide don’t publish one single “official” image size, but they enforce common limits on resolution, file size, and orientation. These recommended settings help your listing photos upload successfully and stay sharp on desktop and mobile.
Recommended settings for Real Estate Image listings
Title | recommended size | Minimum sizes | format | file_size | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Listing photos (global default) | 1600 × 1200 (4:3) | 1024 × 768 | JPG/JPEG | ≤ 3 MB | Best balance of quality + compatibility |
High-quality listings | 2048 × 1536 (4:3) | 1600 × 1200 | JPG/JPEG | ≤ 5 MB | Safer than ultra-high-res; still sharp |
Wide/hero image (if supported) | 1920 × 1080 (16:9) | 1280 × 720 | JPG/JPEG | ≤ 3 MB | Some portals crop; use only when needed |
Mobile-first clarity | 1600 × 1067 (3:2) | 1200 × 800 | JPG/JPEG | ≤ 3 MB | Good alternative when your photos are 3:2 |
Real Estate Listing Image Requirements – FAQs
Q) What is the best image size for real estate listings?
A safe global default is 1600 × 1200 px (4:3 landscape). It looks sharp across devices and works reliably across most property portals.
Q) What is the minimum image size accepted by most portals?
A: A good minimum is 1024 × 768 px. Smaller images may look blurry or fail quality checks.
Q) What file size should listing photos be?
Keep images under 3 MB when possible. Some portals allow up to 5–10 MB, but smaller files upload faster and reduce errors.
Q) Which image format is best for property portals?
JPG/JPEG is the most widely accepted. PNG sometimes works but can be much larger. WEBP and HEIC are often rejected.
Q) Why do listing photo uploads fail?
The most common causes are file size too large, unsupported format, extremely high resolution, or images that get auto-cropped due to aspect ratio.