Get More Inquiries on Facebook Marketplace with Better Photos
The difference between 'Is this still available?' and crickets is your photo.
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"Same dresser, same price, same description. Only difference was I edited the photos with clean backgrounds and better lighting. Went from zero messages in a week to 8 inquiries in a day." @MarketplaceProSeller
Built for Marketplace Sellers Who Want More Buyer Interest
On Facebook Marketplace, your photo IS your first impression. Buyers scroll through dozens of listings in seconds - they stop on photos that look clean, bright, and trustworthy. Professional-quality photos communicate value, build trust, and generate serious inquiries instead of tire-kickers. EditThisPic gives every seller access to professional-level photo quality.
Tools That Drive More Inquiries
Blur Background
Create depth-of-field effect that screams 'professional photo'
Enhance Lighting
Bright photos get more clicks than dark ones - every time
Replace Background
Clean backgrounds signal trustworthiness and quality
Enhance Photo
One-click overall quality boost for any listing photo
Fix Color
Accurate colors prevent 'not as pictured' complaints
How to Get More Inquiries on Facebook Marketplace with Better Photos
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Identify what's holding your listing back
Look at your listing photo critically: Is the background messy? Is the lighting dim? Are colors accurate? Is the item hard to see? Most Marketplace photos fail because of bad lighting and cluttered backgrounds. Fix these two things and inquiries multiply.
Each improvement: 15-30 seconds. Full photo makeover: 30-45 seconds.Compare your photo to the top-selling listings in the same category. Notice the difference in lighting and backgrounds. -
Upload and request improvements
Upload your listing photo to EditThisPic. Describe everything that needs fixing at once: 'blur the messy background, brighten the lighting, fix the yellow color cast, and make it look like a professional product photo.'
The magic prompt: 'make this look like a professional listing photo that gets lots of clicks' -
Compare before and after
Use EditThisPic's before/after slider to see the improvement. Ask yourself: would you click on this in a feed of similar items? If the answer is 'yes, this stands out,' you're ready.
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Update your listing
Download the improved photo. Delete your old listing photo and upload the new one, or create a fresh listing. Lead with your best edited photo - it's the thumbnail buyers see when scrolling.
Relist with the new photo rather than updating - new listings get a visibility boost in the algorithm.
Copy-Paste Prompts That Drive Inquiries
blur the background, brighten the lighting, fix the colors, and make this look like a professional product listing that gets lots of clicks
This all-in-one prompt handles the three biggest photo issues at once
make this look like a professional product photo with clean background, even lighting, and accurate colors
Professional look = trust = inquiries. It's that simple.
dramatically brighten this photo, the item should look like it's in a well-lit showroom, fix any color issues
Brightness is the single biggest factor in click-through rate - dark photos get ignored
blur the cluttered background to make the item pop, enhance the item's colors and details, make it scroll-stopping
Your item should be the only thing a buyer's eye focuses on
Show 4 more prompts
blur the room background, enhance the wood grain/fabric texture, brighten the lighting, make it look like a furniture store display
Better photos command higher prices - buyers associate photo quality with item quality
replace background with clean white, make the device look like a product catalog photo, sharp and professional
White-background electronics photos directly compete with retail listings - and win more attention
blur the driveway and house, enhance the car's paint color, even out sun shadows, make it look like a dealership listing
Vehicle buyers are visually driven - your photo is competing against dealer listings with professional photography
enhance this photo to maximum quality - brighten, clean up, sharpen, make colors pop. This needs to sell today.
Before lowering the price again, try upgrading the photo. A $0 photo edit often works better than a $50 price cut.
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full photo makeover | blur background, brighten, fix colors |
30s | Try This → |
| Brighten dark listing | dramatically brighten lighting |
20s | Try This → |
| Professional product look | white background, product catalog style |
25s | Try This → |
| Quick enhancement | enhance to professional quality |
20s | Try This → |
Real Examples
Dresser with zero inquiries
Your dresser has been listed for a week at a fair price but has zero inquiries. The photo shows the dresser in a dim bedroom with laundry and personal items visible.
blur the messy bedroom background, dramatically brighten the lighting, enhance the wood grain, make it look like a furniture store listing
Electronics losing to retail listings
Your used PS5 is priced competitively but retail listings with white-background photos are getting all the attention.
replace background with clean white like a product catalog photo, make the console look premium, add subtle shadow
Stroller getting tire-kicker messages
Getting lots of 'Is this available?' but no follow-through. The photo is dim and shows a cluttered garage.
blur the garage background, brighten everything, make the stroller look clean and well-maintained
When Things Go Wrong
Photo looks over-edited and fake
Why: Combining too many aggressive edits (max brightness + background replacement + color boost) can cross the line into unrealistic.
enhance this photo to look professional but natural, it should look like a good phone photo not a studio production
The goal is 'this person knows how to take photos' not 'this was obviously edited.' Keep it realistic.
Still not getting inquiries after photo improvement
Why: Photos might not be the only issue - price, title, description, and category all affect visibility.
Check your price against similar sold items, use keywords in your title, and post during peak browsing times (evenings and weekends).
Buyers say item doesn't look like the photo
Why: Over-editing or color changes made the item look different from reality.
enhance the lighting and background but keep the item looking exactly as it is in real life, accurate colors
Always add 'keep colors accurate to real life' in your prompts. Misleading photos lead to disputes.
Different edits look inconsistent across listing photos
Why: Using different prompts or settings for each photo in a listing creates a mismatched look.
Use the same prompt for all photos in one listing. Example: 'blur background, brighten, fix colors' for every photo.
Consistency across listing photos looks more professional than each photo having a different style.
Photo looks great but thumbnail is cut off
Why: Facebook Marketplace crops thumbnails - if your item isn't centered, the thumbnail may cut off important parts.
Keep the item centered and leave some space around it. The thumbnail crops to a square from the center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do better photos really make a difference on Marketplace?
Yes, dramatically. The same item with professional-quality photos gets 3-5x more inquiries than with amateur photos. Think about your own scrolling behavior - you stop on bright, clean images and skip dark, cluttered ones. Every buyer does the same.
What's the single most impactful edit for more inquiries?
Brightening the lighting. Dark photos are the number one reason listings get scrolled past. A bright, well-lit photo of even an average item gets more attention than a dark photo of a premium item. If you only do one thing, brighten your photo.
Should I relist with new photos or update the existing listing?
Relist. New listings get an algorithmic boost in Marketplace visibility. Delete the old listing, create a fresh one with your edited photos, and you'll get the new-listing visibility bump along with better photos.
How many photos should I include?
4-6 for most items. Lead with your best edited photo (this becomes the thumbnail). Include multiple angles, one detail shot, and one showing any flaws you're disclosing. More photos build buyer confidence and reduce tire-kicker messages.
Is there a free tool to improve Marketplace listing photos?
Yes, EditThisPic is free to try with no signup required. Upload your listing photo, describe the improvements, and download. No watermarks. It's faster than retaking photos and produces professional results.
Can better photos help me sell at a higher price?
Yes. Photo quality directly affects perceived value. Professional-looking photos suggest the item is well-maintained and the seller is trustworthy. Sellers consistently report getting asking price (or close to it) after upgrading their photos, versus having to repeatedly lower prices with bad photos.
Is EditThisPic's AI get more inquiries on facebook marketplace with better photos really free?
Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.
Can I facebook marketplace get more inquiries on my phone?
Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.
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