Free tool
Airbnb photo size and listing photo requirements
Airbnb photo size and file-size guidance: Resource Center article 687 recommends at least 1200 × 800 pixels and files up to about 10 MB. Help Center article 746 gives a lower baseline of 1024 × 683 pixels, recommends landscape photos, and does not state a file-size cap. Aim for the higher resolution where possible. The checker below retains the 1024 × 683 baseline comparison and shows file size without enforcing an Airbnb upload limit; passing does not guarantee upload acceptance or display.
Written and maintained by the voxelyo team · Last updated October 4, 2026
Only the available rules listed for each platform are checked; even a pass does not guarantee upload acceptance. The decoded image width and height shown above are compared as-is; this check does not swap them to match a landscape recommendation. A platform may accept other orientations even when a portrait image falls below a landscape size recommendation.
Where these numbers come from
Each platform's requirements are pulled from its own published documentation, not a third-party estimate:
- Airbnb — Resource Center article 687 recommends at least 1200×800px and files up to about 10 MB. Help Center article 746 gives a 1024×683px baseline and landscape guidance, without a file-size cap or format list. These are different published recommendations, not a verified exact upload cutoff.
- Vrbo — 1024×683px minimum, 3840×2160px or higher recommended; horizontal displays best but vertical is accepted. The linked guide does not state a file-size cap.
- Booking.com — 2048×1080px minimum, 4000×3000px preferred.
- Zillow Home Details — 1024×768px minimum, 2048×1536px maximum/recommended, under 25MB. MLS rules can differ.
- Furnished Finder — at least 1024×683px recommended; PNG/JPEG, each file under 20MB.
Airbnb sources checked October 4, 2026: Resource Center article 687 and Help Center article 746. Other sources: Vrbo, and Zillow checked September 30, 2026. Furnished Finder's upload guide checked October 1, 2026. Booking.com figures were last checked August 2026; the Partner Hub source could not be reread this time. Platform requirements can change.
| Platform | Dimension guidance | File size | Format check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbnb | 1024×683 baseline checked; 1200×800+ recommended by article 687 | Up to about 10 MB recommended by article 687; not enforced by this checker | Not checked |
| Vrbo | 1024×683 minimum; 3840×2160+ preferred | Not stated in linked guide | JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, SVG |
| Booking.com | 2048×1080; 4000×3000 target, pending source recheck | Not checked | Not checked |
| Zillow Home Details | 1024×768; review guidance above 2048×1536 | Under 25MB | Not checked; browser decoding varies |
| Furnished Finder | 1024×683+ recommended | Under 20MB | PNG, JPEG |
Size compliance vs. photo quality
Meeting a size guideline will not make a soft or noisy image sharp. If room details still look soft, use the blurry listing photo guide to decide whether to edit, find a better original, or retake. If the room was dim, start with the dark-bedroom shooting steps. This checker does not assess focus, camera shake, lighting, composition, or the platform's upload decision.
FAQ
What Airbnb photo size should I use?
Airbnb's Resource Center article 687 recommends at least 1200 × 800 pixels for high-resolution listing photos. Help Center article 746 gives a lower baseline of at least 1024 × 683 pixels and recommends landscape photos. Aim for 1200 × 800 or larger using your original camera file. This checker retains the 1024 × 683 comparison from article 746; passing it does not mean you meet article 687's recommendation or guarantee upload acceptance.
What is the Airbnb photo file-size limit?
Airbnb's Resource Center article 687 recommends high-resolution photos with file sizes up to about 10 MB. Help Center article 746 gives pixel dimensions but does not state a file-size cap or accepted-format list. Treat about 10 MB as published photo guidance, not a verified exact upload cutoff. This checker shows your file size without applying an Airbnb file-size rejection rule. Check Airbnb's current upload instructions if a file is rejected.
Does this upload my photo anywhere?
No — the check runs entirely in your browser using the file's own metadata (pixel dimensions, file size, and format). Nothing is sent to a server.
Which platforms does this check against?
Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Zillow Home Details, and Furnished Finder, using each platform's published photo guidance. Both Airbnb sources checked October 4, 2026; Vrbo and Zillow sources checked September 30, 2026.
Does passing this mean the photo will look good?
No — this checks available published dimensions, format, and file-size limits. It doesn't evaluate lighting, composition, noise, or sharpness. A technically compliant photo can still look bad.
What does the downloaded version actually do?
It's a plain center-cropped resize to the target dimensions shown — not an enhancement. Resizing cannot restore missing detail. For adaptive brightness, mild sharpening, or a selected color grade, use the voxelyo enhancement tool separately.
Why would a photo fail the Airbnb check but pass Zillow?
The guides specify different heights: a 1200×700 photo meets the Airbnb Help Center's 1024×683 baseline, but falls short of the Resource Center's 1200×800 recommendation and Zillow Home Details' 768-pixel height. MLS rules may differ. The result is a guidance comparison, not an upload decision.
Just checking one platform?
Each of these runs the same check, focused on a single platform.
Review the whole photo before publishing
Dimensions are one part of review. Use the printable checklist to check accuracy, gallery role, source quality, visible defects, and whether to keep, edit, or retake each image.
Open the printable listing photo QA checklistRelated tools and guides
- Airbnb photo enhancer — for short-term rental hosts
- Vrbo photo editor — for vacation-rental hosts and property managers
- Real estate photo enhancement software — for agents, brokers, and property managers
Right size, but the room still looks dark?
The free checker measures file properties. A Voxelyo subscription adds photo processing: Auto can lift dark exposure and apply mild sharpening; Vivid and Twilight offer selected color treatments. Review a real example before choosing a plan.
Keep your original. These edits cannot reliably recover severe blur or missing detail, and passing a size check does not guarantee platform acceptance.
Compare the original with a real Auto resultPhoto processing requires an active paid subscription. See the plans for price, billing period, and included tools.
View photo processing plans