Photography guides
Airbnb, Booking and Vrbo Photo Sizes and Formats
A high pixel count does not guarantee a sharp photo. Before exporting, check the source file and destination channel: listing guidance, editorial recommendations and technical API limits are different things.
1. Official photo guidance at a glance
The table distinguishes the type of source. We do not turn Booking.com's technical Photo API minimum into an Extranet quality target. Expedia's figure is a toolkit recommendation, rather than an upload limit.
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| Channel and source | Resolution | Format or orientation |
|---|---|---|
| Airbnb, host Help guide | At least 1024 × 683 px | Landscape |
| Vrbo, photo guidelines | Minimum 1024 × 683 px; ideally 3840 × 2160 px or higher | JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, SVG; landscape displays best |
| Expedia Group, photo toolkit | Recommends at least 2880 px on the longest side | Landscape preferred |
| Booking.com, Photo API | Consult the documentation for API limits; these are not an Extranet recommendation | Check your actual upload channel |
2. Resolution, aspect ratio and quality differ
Resolution is the file's width and height in pixels. Aspect ratio is the relationship between its sides. Quality also depends on sharpness, noise and compression; enlarging a thumbnail does not make it equivalent to an original camera image.
Use the camera original where available. Avoid screenshots or already compressed messages as your only archive. Keep the uncropped file because another channel may need extra room around the subject.
3. Use a repeatable export workflow
Create an originals folder and an exports folder for each property. Name files by room and version, such as property-room-01-v2. Confirm accepted formats in the dashboard before choosing one. Changing the file extension alone does not convert an image.
Open the exported file, check its actual dimensions and inspect flat surfaces and edges. If you see blocks or halos, export again from the original with less compression. Avoid repeatedly saving the same compressed version.
4. Check the uploaded crop
An accepted file can still be unclear in search results. Review the preview on a phone and desktop: the bed, terrace entrance or distinguishing view should remain understandable.
We do not promise that an AI Property Photo output satisfies every platform requirement. After downloading, check dimensions and accuracy, then prepare the appropriate export. When the source contains little usable detail, consider reshooting instead of simply increasing the pixel count.
Action checklist
- The uncropped original is retained.
- Exported file dimensions are checked.
- The dashboard accepts the actual file format.
- There is no obvious blur or compression damage.
- The thumbnail has been reviewed on mobile and desktop.
Compare the result on your own photo
Import a listing or upload a photo to AI Property Photo. Compare the result with the original and publish it on your listing platform only after reviewing it.
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Sources and method
- Airbnb — Taking great photos
- Vrbo — Photo guidelines
- Booking.com — Photo API
- Expedia Group — Photo toolkit
Sources checked on October 1, 2026. Checklists and evaluation methods are AI Property Photo editorial suggestions, not official rules or promises of results.