How can I test how my Etsy thumbnail will look?

Use this free Etsy Thumbnail Tester tool to upload your image and see exactly how it will appear in Etsy search results, shop pages, and mobile views. Every image crops differently based on subject placement, so testing with your actual image is the only way to know for sure.

How do I know if my Etsy listing photo will get cropped badly?

Upload your image to this Etsy Thumbnail Tester to see exactly where Etsy will crop it. The tool shows previews in all Etsy aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 5:4) and lets you drag to reposition the crop area to find the best framing for your specific image.

Will my Etsy thumbnail text be readable?

Upload your image to the Etsy Thumbnail Tester to check readability at different sizes - from 570px (listing page) down to 70px (cart thumbnail). The tool shows your actual image at these sizes so you can see if any text or details are still visible.

Listing Thumbnail Tester - Free Tool for Etsy Sellers to Preview Image Crops

Upload Your Thumbnails

Upload up to 20 images to compare. Recommended: 2000x2000px or 3000x2400px

Your images stay private — everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Note: This tool previews how Etsy will crop your images — it doesn't edit them. To crop your images, use free tools like Canva, Photopea, or your phone's built-in photo editor.

Drag & drop images here or click to select

Seller Tips & Best Practices

Crop Adjustment Tool

See how different aspect ratios would crop your image. Drag each crop area to find the best framing.

Select image:

1:1 Square

Search results, shop page, favorites

Result:

4:3 Landscape

Mobile search results

Result:

5:4 Landscape

Listing page hero image

Result:

Drag the highlighted areas to reposition each crop

Crop Previews

See how Etsy crops your image in different contexts. The safe zone overlay shows where to keep your product.

Select image to preview: Show safe zone (keep product inside dotted area)

Desktop Search Simulation

How your thumbnail looks in Etsy desktop search (1:1 square thumbnails, 4 per row)

Mobile Search Simulation

How your thumbnail looks in Etsy mobile search (4:3 landscape thumbnails, 2 per row)

Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare your thumbnail variants at search result size (square crop)

Size & Readability Check

Can buyers see your product clearly at different sizes? Text should be readable or avoided.

Large (Listing Page)

~570px - Main product view

Medium (Search Desktop)

~250px - Search results

Small (Search Mobile)

~150px - Mobile search

Tiny (Cart/Favorites)

~70px - Cart & lists

Why Test Your Etsy Thumbnails?

Why can't I just follow Etsy's recommended sizes?

Following size guidelines (2000x2000px) is a good start, but it doesn't tell you if your specific image will look good when cropped. Where your product sits in the frame, how much background you have, and what details matter - these are unique to each image. Upload your image above to see exactly how Etsy will display it.

Why does my thumbnail look different than expected on Etsy?

Etsy crops images differently for desktop (square), mobile (4:3), listing pages (5:4), and cart (tiny square). Your image might look perfect in one view but get important parts cut off in another. Use the crop previews above to check all views before uploading to Etsy.

How do I know if my product will get cut off?

The only way to know for sure is to test your actual image. General advice like "keep your product centered" doesn't account for your specific composition. Upload your image and use the crop adjustment tool to see exactly what will be visible in each Etsy view.

Can I compare different thumbnail options?

Yes! Upload up to 4 variants of your thumbnail above to compare them side-by-side at actual search result size. You can also see how each option looks among competitor listings using the search grid simulation.

Will text on my thumbnail be readable?

Text that looks clear on your computer often becomes unreadable at thumbnail size (as small as 70px). Don't guess - use the readability check above to see your actual image at the sizes Etsy will display it.

How do I test for mobile shoppers?

Over 60% of Etsy shoppers browse on mobile where thumbnails are smaller and may use different crops. Upload your image above to preview the mobile search view and check if your product is still clear at small sizes.