How to Edit Photos for Whatnot
To edit photos for Whatnot, upload your product photo to EditThisPic and describe what you need: 'remove the background and replace with white,' 'make this thumbnail more eye-catching,' or 'brighten the product and sharpen the details.' Whatnot listings need clean product shots and attention-grabbing thumbnails for livestream shows. AI handles both in seconds. Free, no signup.
Photos That Win on Whatnot
Whatnot is a livestream marketplace where buyers scroll fast and decide faster. Your listing photos and show thumbnails are the first thing they see before joining a stream. A blurry photo of a trading card on a messy desk won't stop the scroll. A crisp product shot on a clean background will. The sellers who invest a few seconds in photo quality consistently get more viewers and higher bids.
Two Types of Photos Every Whatnot Seller Needs
Whatnot sellers need two distinct kinds of images. First, product listing photos that show exactly what's being sold: clean, well-lit, detailed shots of trading cards, Funko Pops, sneakers, comics, or whatever you're moving. Second, livestream show thumbnails that grab attention in the feed and convince people to tune in. These require different approaches, and AI can help with both.
Editing Product Listing Photos
- White or neutral background to make the item stand out
- Sharp focus on key details: card grades, figure box condition, sneaker colorway
- Even lighting without glare on plastic packaging or card sleeves
- True-to-life colors so buyers know exactly what they're bidding on
- Cropped tight on the item with minimal dead space
Creating Livestream Thumbnails That Stop the Scroll
Show thumbnails need to communicate what the stream is about in a split second. The most effective approach is a clean product photo as the base with strong visual contrast. Start with a well-edited product shot, then consider brightness and color pop. Say 'make the colors more vivid' or 'increase the contrast' to make your thumbnail stand out in a feed full of competing streams.
Quick Fixes for Common Whatnot Photo Problems
Shot your trading cards under yellow overhead lights? Say 'fix the yellow color cast and make the lighting neutral.' Glare on the card sleeve? 'Remove the glare from the plastic sleeve.' Background is your kitchen table? 'Replace the background with solid white.' Blurry because you were holding the card? 'Sharpen the image and make the text legible.' Each fix takes seconds.
Tips by Category
Trading cards and sports cards need flat, even lighting with no glare on sleeves or toploaders. Funko Pops look best with the box front-facing on white, with a slight shadow for depth. Sneakers follow the same rules as StockX: multiple angles, clean background, sharp detail. Comics need the cover fully visible with no reflection. Vintage toys benefit from brightened, true-color shots that show condition accurately.
Step-by-Step Guide
Photograph Your Product
Take your photo in the best natural light available. For cards, lay them flat and shoot from directly above. For boxes and figures, shoot straight-on at eye level. Get close enough that the item fills most of the frame.
Upload to EditThisPic
Drop your product photo into EditThisPic. Works with JPG, PNG, and WebP from any phone or camera.
Clean Up the Background
Type 'replace the background with white' or 'remove the background.' This instantly eliminates distracting clutter and puts the focus on your item.
Fix Lighting and Color
Correct color casts with 'fix the yellow lighting' or 'make the colors accurate.' Brighten dark photos with 'increase the brightness.' Remove glare with 'remove the glare from the packaging.'
Download and List
Review your edit with the before/after slider. Download and add to your Whatnot listing or use as your livestream show thumbnail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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