What is the standard photo size and aspect ratio for MLS?

Most North American MLS boards (including CRMLS, Bright MLS, Stellar MLS, and FMLS) recommend a minimum resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels in a 4:3 landscape aspect ratio, with file sizes capped under 5MB or 10MB. DSLR standard 2048 × 1365 (3:2) is also widely accepted.

Does this tool upload my listing photos to any server?

No. 100% of the image processing, resizing, compression, and watermark rendering happens directly in your web browser via HTML5 Canvas. Your high-resolution listing photos never leave your device, ensuring complete confidentiality for off-market and unreleased properties.

Why do MLS platforms reject real estate photos?

Common reasons include exceeding the file size cap (often 5MB to 10MB), non-standard dimensions causing pixelation or severe letterboxing, portrait/vertical orientation (which violates most board rules), and unsupported color profiles (e.g. CMYK instead of sRGB). This tool fixes all these issues automatically.

What is the optimal photo size for Zillow, Realtor.com, and Airbnb?

Zillow and Trulia perform best with 2048 × 1536 (4:3) landscape images. Realtor.com recommends 2048 × 1365 (3:2). Airbnb explicitly requests horizontal photos in 3:2 ratio (recommended 2400 × 1600), warning that vertical photos get cropped or poorly formatted in guest search views.

How does the Virtually Staged watermark comply with California AB 723 & NAR rules?

California AB 723 and NAR Code of Ethics Article 12 require digital alterations and virtual staging to be clearly and conspicuously disclosed on the photo itself. Toggling our watermark adds a subtle, compliant "Virtually Staged" pill badge directly to the corner of the photo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the standard photo size and aspect ratio for MLS?: Most North American MLS boards (including CRMLS, Bright MLS, Stellar MLS, and FMLS) recommend a minimum resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels in a 4:3 landscape aspect ratio, with file sizes capped under 5MB or 10MB. DSLR standard 2048 × 1365 (3:2) is also widely accepted.
Does this tool upload my listing photos to any server?: No. 100% of the image processing, resizing, compression, and watermark rendering happens directly in your web browser via HTML5 Canvas. Your high-resolution listing photos never leave your device, ensuring complete confidentiality for off-market and unreleased properties.
Why do MLS platforms reject real estate photos?: Common reasons include exceeding the file size cap (often 5MB to 10MB), non-standard dimensions causing pixelation or severe letterboxing, portrait/vertical orientation (which violates most board rules), and unsupported color profiles (e.g. CMYK instead of sRGB). This tool fixes all these issues automatically.
What is the optimal photo size for Zillow, Realtor.com, and Airbnb?: Zillow and Trulia perform best with 2048 × 1536 (4:3) landscape images. Realtor.com recommends 2048 × 1365 (3:2). Airbnb explicitly requests horizontal photos in 3:2 ratio (recommended 2400 × 1600), warning that vertical photos get cropped or poorly formatted in guest search views.
How does the Virtually Staged watermark comply with California AB 723 & NAR rules?: California AB 723 and NAR Code of Ethics Article 12 require digital alterations and virtual staging to be clearly and conspicuously disclosed on the photo itself. Toggling our watermark adds a subtle, compliant "Virtually Staged" pill badge directly to the corner of the photo.