Free Image Hosting for eBay Listings and Online Marketplaces

Selling online? Most marketplace platforms limit how many photos you can include in a listing. Here's how to add extra images using free image hosting.

Why You Need External Image Hosting

eBay lets you add 12-24 photos depending on your listing type, but sellers often want more—especially for high-value items where buyers want to see every angle and detail.

Facebook Marketplace has its own limits, and the interface can be clunky for adding many photos.

Gumtree and other classifieds sites have similar restrictions.

The solution: host additional images externally and link to them in your listing description.

How It Works

Upload your extra photos to an image hosting service

Get the image URLs or embed codes

Add the images to your listing description using HTML

Most marketplace description fields accept basic HTML, which means you can embed images directly.

Step-by-Step: Adding Extra Images to eBay

Step 1: Upload Your Images

Go to imgland and upload the photos you want to add. You can drag and drop multiple images.

Step 2: Get the HTML Embed Code

After uploading, copy the HTML embed code for each image. It looks like:

<img src="https://imgland.net/v1/images/abc123.jpg">

Step 3: Add to Your eBay Description

In your eBay listing:
1. Go to the description section
2. Switch to HTML view (look for "HTML" or "Source" button)
3. Paste the image embed codes where you want them to appear
4. Preview and publish

Example Description HTML

<h2>Additional Photos</h2>
<p>Click images to enlarge</p>
<img src="https://imgland.net/v1/images/photo1.jpg">
<br><br>
<img src="https://imgland.net/v1/images/photo2.jpg">
<br><br>
<img src="https://imgland.net/v1/images/photo3.jpg">

Important Considerations

Image Retention

Make sure your images won't be deleted while your listing is active. On imgland, registered users can set longer expiration times or choose images that don't expire.

Image Size

Large images can slow down your listing page. Consider:
• Resizing images to a reasonable dimension (1200px wide is usually plenty)
• Using JPG format for photos (smaller file sizes)

Mobile Viewing

Many buyers browse on mobile. Make sure your embedded images aren't too wide—they should fit on a phone screen.

Terms of Service

Some platforms have rules about external images. eBay generally allows them in descriptions, but always check current policies.

Which Image Host to Use?

When choosing a host for marketplace images, consider:

Reliability - Images must stay up for the duration of your listing (and potentially longer for records)

No ads - You don't want your product photos surrounded by banner ads

Direct URLs - You need URLs that point directly to the image file

Speed - Fast loading improves buyer experience

Common Issues and Solutions

Images Not Showing

Check that you're using the direct image URL (ending in .jpg, .png, etc.)

Ensure the image host allows hotlinking

Verify the HTML syntax is correct

Images Deleted

Use a host with reliable retention

Create an account for longer-term hosting

Keep backups of your product photos

Slow Loading

Reduce image file size

Use JPG format instead of PNG for photos

Resize images to appropriate dimensions

Alternative: Link to a Gallery

Instead of embedding every image in your description, you can:
1. Upload all photos to an album
2. Embed a few key images
3. Include a link to "View all photos"

This keeps your description cleaner while still making all images available.

Pro Tips for Marketplace Photos

Show scale - Include a common object for size reference

Photograph flaws - Buyers appreciate honesty and it reduces returns

Good lighting - Natural light beats flash for most products

Multiple angles - Front, back, sides, and details

Clean background - White or neutral backgrounds look professional

Get Started

Ready to add extra images to your listings? Upload to imgland—no account required for basic hosting, or sign up for longer retention on your product photos.