Remove the background for Depop listing photos

At a glance

How to do it

1. Upload your own photoTake the photo yourself: a flat lay, a hanger shot or the item worn. Depop doesn't allow photos taken from elsewhere, so start from your own picture, not a brand's product shot.
2. Pick a plain backdropThe tool starts transparent. Choose a solid colour that suits your shop, and use the same one on every cover photo so your shop looks consistent. Check the edges of fluffy or sheer fabric before you download.
3. Download and set it as the coverDownload as a JPEG on your colour. Make it the first photo, then add the label, tags, close-ups and faults as regular photos so buyers see the real item.

Tips and common mistakes

• Edit for clarity, not to hide anythingRemoving a messy bedroom behind a jacket is fine. Removing a stain or a pull is not: Depop can refund a buyer when an item differs greatly from its photos, including wrong colours or flaws that weren't shown.
• Use the web for bigger dropsListing on depop.com gives you eight photo slots, bulk listing and inline edits. Drafts sync between the app and the web, so you can shoot on your phone and finish on a laptop.
• Every angle counts for searchDepop names photos showing the item from every angle, with details and flaws, as one of the things that help listings in search, alongside a fair price and a clear description.
• Keep a cutout of each itemSave the transparent PNG too. If you change your shop's backdrop colour later, you can redo the cover photos without reshooting.