Overview
Using Upright Link to photograph products is a key component of listing products online. Link streamlines the process of adding high-quality eye-catching pictures with an iOS device.
This article walks through the steps for using Upright Link to take and edit pictures and using Lister's built-in photo editor for editing photos in a desktop environment. Finally, we've included some photography best practices to maximize the visual appeal of marketplace listings.
Table Of Contents
Video Guide Overview: How to Take and Edit Pictures in Link
Navigating Upright Link: Draft Items vs. New product
Draft items with barcode (Recommended)
If items are manifested and have product barcodes, tap the scanner icon to pull up the draft and add photos
š”Operational Tip: If youāre using Ring Scanners, scan the barcode from the dashboard to bring up the item instantly!
Draft Items Without Barcode (Rare)
If a manifested item doesn't have a product barcode or the barcode is unreadable, scroll down and tap the search button to find the item
š”Operational Tip: Barcodes are a vital part of an effective workflow. If a barcode is damaged/unreadable, reprint a new one to save time and potential errors.
Click here to learn about barcoding in your operation!
New Item Without Manifest
Tapping "New Product" will begin the process of creating a brand new product that is not connected to a manifest.
If you are photographing an item that has not been added to a manifest and does not have a product barcode, you can create a new draft product in Link by clicking "New Product.
š”Operational Tip: If all items are manifested, provide training to staff to avoid using this button.
How to Take Photos in Link
Scan or Search for the product SKU
From the "Edit Product" page, touch the "Tap to open camera" button
Place item in a well-lit area
Tap the circle button at the bottom of the page to take pictures
Optional: Tap the lightning icon to enable flash
To zoom in, pinch, and pull the screen
Tap "Use photos" in top right corner to save photos
Tap "Cancel" in top left corner to discard all photos
š”Operational Tip: Photography Lightboxes come in lots of sizes and are great for taking professional-looking pictures!
How to Rearrange, Edit, and Remove Pictures Using Link
After initial photos are taken, the following sections outline what edits can be made directly in Link if additional editing is required.
How to Rearrange Pictures
Tap and hold a picture, then drag to rearrange the order
Tap "Save" in the top right corner once done
How to Crop and Rotate Pictures
Click on the uploaded photo and tap "Edit"
Tap "Transform"
Tap the rotate icon to rotate 90 degrees
Use the slider to set rotation manually
Tap the flip icon to flip image
Drag the white border to crop your photo or select one of the preset options
The following crop options can be chosen from the slider at the bottom of the screen:
Custom
Square
16:9 ratio
4:3 ratio
3:2 ratio
Tap the checkmark in the lower right corner to confirm changes
How to Filter and Adjust Pictures
Click "Adjust" to adjust image brightness, clarity, saturation, etc.
Click the checkmark in the bottom right corner after completing adjustments
The following adjustments can be made:
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Clarity
Shadows
Highlights
Exposure
Gama
Black
White
Temperature
Sharpness
How to Undo and Redo Edits
If you don't like a change you made, click the curved arrows to undo or redo changes
Once you complete all of your changes, click the down arrow in the bottom right corner to save the product and go back to the product page
How to Delete and Remove Unwanted Pictures
From the edit products page, tap photos to be removed
Tap "Remove"
Tap "Save" in the top right corner to confirm delete
Caution: Deleted pictures cannot be recovered
How to Edit Pictures in Lister
How to Open the Lister Photo Editor
From the edit Listing or Product page, click the pencil icon in the lower right corner of the picture thumbnail to open photo editor
How To Crop Pictures
Select one of the preset crop ratios from the bottom photo editor
Click and drag corners of the picture to crop manually
Enter the desired width and height in pixels in the fields above the preset crop options. We recommend a minimum of 500 by 500
How to Rotate and Flip Pictures
From the main Product or Listing page:
Click the rotate icon at the top of the image
From the photo editor:
Click "Flip and Rotate"
Use the slider above the preset crop sizes to manually rotate image
Click rotate icons to rotate image 90Ā°
Click flip icons to flip image horizontally or vertically
How to Transform Pictures
Select from Transformation to crop and rotate the image
Select Adjust to change the following properties:
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Gama
Clarity
Shadow
Highlights
Exposure
How to Save and Undo Edits From Photo Editor
Click "Save image" from photo editor to save adjustments
Click "Cancel" from photo editor to revert all adjustments
How to Undo and Continue Editing From Product Page or Listing Page
Click the undo icon to revert all changes made to picture. Note: Once "Save" is pressed from Product or Listing page, edits cannot be undone
Click the pencil icon to continue editing picture
How to Rearrange and Delete Pictures
Rearrange the order of photos by holding down on the photo you'd like to move and dragging it to a different position
Delete pictures by clicking āXā icon in the top right corner of the thumbnail
How to Add Pictures Taken Outside of Link
If pictures were taken on a deviceās native camera app, they can be uploaded to Link via the āAdd from my photo libraryā button
š”Operational Tip: Pictures taken inside of Link are stored in the cloud, whereas pictures taken on a deviceās native camera app are stored locally. This may result in device storage filling up if images arenāt later deleted from the device.
To add pictures in Lister, drag and drop files onto photo uploader, or click the box and upload them from your computer.
Please note Shopgoodwill has a maximum image size of 1600x1600 pixels. The maximum size of an image file for all eBay listings is 12mb.
If images are not uploading, please clear your browser cache and cookies.
If the issue persists, please contact us via chat by clicking the speech bubble button at the bottom right corner of your screen.
Recommended Photography Best Practices
Buyers love seeing all sides of an item they're bidding on, large photos and close-ups of imperfections, and manufacturer/designer logos.
Here are some photography tips for various product types that can help increase the quality of listings, increase ASP (average selling price), and lower customer support questions.
General Tips
Take pictures in a well-lit area or lightbox to avoid shadowy/dark pictures
For glassware and see-through items, consider using a black backdrop to highlight item details
Try to remain steady when taking pictures to avoid blurry images
Rotate images so they are centered in frame
Avoid taking pictures of anything that's not included in the auction
Use the zoom feature instead of physically moving camera closer to objects to avoid shadows
Avoid using stock images from web searches, manufacturer websites, third-party listings, or other sources without specific permission from the content owner. Doing so without permission could violate copyright laws
Clothing
Picture of front and back of item
Picture of designer label tag
Picture of sizing tag (if present)
Picture of fabric contents (if present)
Picture of care instructions (if present)
Close-up of any imperfections/stains
Collectibles/Wares/Hard Goods
At least six pictures, one of each side of the product
Close-up of any logos/designer names/signatures
Close-up of any noticeable imperfections/damages
Close-up of serial numbers
Consumer Electronics
At least six pictures, one of each side of the product
Close-up of any Manufacturer/model names
Close-up of any noticeable imperfections/damages
Close-up of any I/O ports
Cell phones: Picture of IMEI (usually found in settings)
Computers: Powered on in BIOS page
AVOID: Pictures of activation codes (Microsoft Windows activation stickers, video game activation codes, etc.) as these can be used to activate products without purchasing the item
Jewelry
Pictures of item from multiple angles
Close-up picture of any metal purity marking (14k, 18k, 925, Sterling, etc.)
Close-up picture of any designer stamp/engravings
Use a black jewelry display to showcase item
Lots
First picture should clearly show everything included
For bulk items by weight, consider picture of item on scales
Close-up of smaller groups of items from lot
Close-up of any distinct/well-known manufacturer/designer markings
Close-up of any imperfections/damages
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