Best Image Specs for AutoTrader, Cars.com & Facebook Listings
For car listings, shoot and export high-resolution images (at least 1024px on the long edge, ideally 1600px+), use a landscape 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio, and save as JPEG or WebP. Those specs keep photos sharp across AutoTrader, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, and your own site.
Resolution
Marketplaces downscale large images but never upscale small ones. Export generously — 1600px or larger on the longest side — so your photos stay crisp on high-resolution phones and desktops.
Aspect ratio
- 4:3 landscape — safe default for most listing galleries.
- 16:9 — good for hero images and video thumbnails.
- 1:1 square — useful for social feeds.
File format and size
JPEG is universally supported; WebP gives smaller files at the same quality where supported. Keep individual files under each platform's upload limit and compress sensibly so pages load fast — slow images hurt both shoppers and SEO.
Consistency across channels
Exporting one clean, properly sized set per vehicle means you can push the same images everywhere without reshooting or re-cropping for each platform.
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