How to Edit Photos for StockX

Why Your StockX Photos Need to Be Perfect

StockX isn't just a marketplace. It's an authentication platform. Every listing photo is scrutinized by buyers comparing your item to known retail images. Blurry shots, cluttered backgrounds, or poor lighting make buyers hesitate and can even trigger verification delays. Clean, professional photos build trust and help your items sell faster at better prices.

What StockX Expects from Listing Photos

• Clean, neutral background (white or light gray preferred)
• Well-lit with no harsh shadows or color casts
• Multiple angles showing condition clearly: top, sides, sole, interior tags
• Sharp focus on details like stitching, logos, size tags, and serial numbers
• No filters, watermarks, or heavy editing that obscures the item's true condition
• Photos of the actual item you're selling, not stock images

Common Photo Fixes StockX Sellers Need

Most StockX photo problems fall into a few categories. Your background is messy because you shot on a kitchen counter instead of a white surface. The lighting is uneven because you used overhead room lights instead of natural light. There's a distracting shadow under the shoe. The photo is slightly soft because your hand moved. AI can fix all of these without masking the item's actual condition.

Getting the White Background Right

The fastest fix for any StockX photo is background replacement. Even if you shot your sneakers on carpet or a desk, AI can swap the background to clean white in one step. This is the single biggest improvement you can make to a listing photo. Just say 'replace the background with pure white' and the subject stays untouched while the surroundings become studio-clean.

Sharpening Detail and Verification Shots

StockX buyers zoom in on stitching, logos, and tags. If your close-up shots are slightly soft, AI sharpening recovers the detail without creating artifacts. For tag and serial number photos, say 'sharpen the text on the tag' to make sure everything is legible. Don't over-sharpen though. StockX reviewers can tell when photos have been heavily processed.

What Not to Edit on StockX Photos

StockX is an authentication platform, so there are edits you should avoid. Never edit out flaws, scuffs, or damage that affect the item's condition. Don't use filters that change colors, because buyers need to see the actual colorway. Don't remove tags, stickers, or markings that prove authenticity. The goal is to present your item clearly and accurately, not to make it look like something it isn't.