- Open the app and tap
to begin posting an item (For more info, see: How to post an item) - Tap Take photo or Select photo
- You can choose to take a new photo (Take photo) or select an existing photo from your library (Select photo). First, you will need to select a cover photo.
- Use a cover photo that shows the whole item by itself. (Cover photo tips)
- Add at least 2 more photos, up to 12 photos total. (Tip: items with more photos sell faster)
- If you’ve chosen to take a photo of your item, center the item in the white box on the screen.
- To edit (crop, rotate), tap any of the photos.
- To change your cover photo, tap the photo you want as the cover and select Set as cover photo.
- To change the order of your images, tap and hold the image, then drag to rearrange the photos.
Product photo tips:
- Set your best photo as your cover photo to attract buyers.
- Try having a variety of photos of your product from different angles.
- Make sure your image has plenty of light. We recommend taking a photo near a window with natural light with a clean background.
- Take photos with different angles of your product. Try to include details, such as tags (if it’s a new item), scratches or marks if it’s been used, or what the item looks like when it’s turned on if it’s an electronic device.
- Make sure you use crisp, clear photos. If your photo turns out blurry, we recommend using a solid surface to stabilize the camera (such as a table).
Having trouble accessing your photos?
To allow the app to access your photos:
iOS
- Open Settings
- Tap Privacy, then Photos
- Tap OfferUp and toggle the setting to Read and Write
Android
- Open Settings
- Tap Apps and notifications
- Tap Permission Manager
- Tap Camera
- Scroll down to the OfferUp app
- Toggle camera access to Allow