Redfin Photo Requirements 2026 — Size, Format & Upload Guide
Published June 2026 · 5 min read · Real Estate · US Portals
Redfin is the third-largest US real estate portal with over 50 million monthly visitors. It has one important difference from Zillow and Realtor.com that trips up a lot of listing agents and photographers: Redfin displays photos in 3:2 aspect ratio, not 4:3. Upload the wrong ratio and your photos are automatically cropped or letterboxed — potentially cutting rooflines, pools, or other key selling features out of the frame.
Quick fix: Use the Real Estate Photo Prep tool and select the Redfin preset. It resizes to 2048 × 1365 px (3:2), compresses under 2 MB, and strips GPS metadata — all in your browser, no upload to any server.
Redfin Photo Requirements 2026
| Parameter | Redfin specification |
|---|---|
| Recommended dimensions | 2048 × 1365 pixels (3:2 landscape ratio) |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 (different from Zillow's 4:3) |
| Recommended file size | Under 2 MB |
| File format | JPEG recommended |
| Colour space | sRGB |
| Orientation | Landscape (horizontal) — portrait photos display very poorly |
| Minimum dimensions | 800 × 533 px (will appear soft at search-result size) |
| EXIF/GPS metadata | Not stripped automatically — strip before upload for privacy |
Why Redfin uses 3:2 and Zillow uses 4:3
The difference comes from camera sensor formats. Most DSLR and mirrorless cameras (Canon, Nikon, Sony) shoot natively in 3:2 — a ratio inherited from 35mm film. Smartphones (iPhone, Android) shoot natively in 4:3, matching the traditional TV aspect ratio.
Redfin's product team built their listing display around 3:2, which aligns with professional camera output. Zillow and Realtor.com built around 4:3, which aligns with smartphone output. This means:
- Professional photographers shooting DSLR/mirrorless: your native output is 3:2. Use it for Redfin as-is; crop to 4:3 for Zillow.
- iPhone/Android shooters: your native output is 4:3. Use it for Zillow as-is; crop to 3:2 for Redfin.
The Real Estate Photo Prep tool handles both conversions — select the portal and it applies fit-inside scaling that preserves the whole photo without distortion.
What happens when you upload the wrong aspect ratio to Redfin
If you upload 4:3 photos (the Zillow standard) to Redfin, two things can happen depending on context:
Letterboxing: Redfin adds thin grey bars on the left and right sides to fill the 3:2 frame. The photo is fully visible but doesn't fill the display. In search results and map view, letterboxed listings look smaller and less compelling than competing listings that fill the frame.
Centre-crop: In some contexts Redfin crops to fill the 3:2 frame. A centre-crop is uncontrolled — it may slice off the roofline of an exterior, a fireplace feature wall, or a kitchen island. These are exactly the elements that drive enquiries.
The fix is to deliver 2048 × 1365 px and let Redfin display exactly what you prepared.
Redfin vs Zillow vs Realtor.com — photo specs compared
| Portal | Recommended dimensions | Aspect ratio | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfin | 2048 × 1365 px | 3:2 | Under 2 MB |
| Zillow | 2048 × 1536 px | 4:3 | Under 2 MB |
| Realtor.com | 2048 × 1536 px | 4:3 | Under 2 MB |
| Trulia | 2048 × 1536 px | 4:3 | Under 2 MB |
| MLS (generic) | 2048 × 1536 px | 4:3 | Under 2 MB |
| Rightmove (UK) | 1600 × 1067 px | 3:2 | Under 3 MB |
Note that Rightmove (UK) also uses 3:2 — the same ratio as Redfin, different dimensions. The Real Estate Photo Prep tool has presets for all of the above.
How to prepare photos for Redfin (step by step)
Step 1 — Start with the highest quality original
For DSLR/mirrorless: export full-resolution JPEG from Lightroom or Capture One. For iPhone: shoot in the native camera app (not third-party apps that compress before saving). Avoid screenshots or photos forwarded through messaging apps — they've already been compressed.
Step 2 — Convert HEIC to JPG if needed
If shooting on iPhone with HEIC format (the iOS default), convert HEIC to JPG first. Redfin and all US portals require JPEG.
Step 3 — Resize to 3:2 and compress under 2 MB
Open the Real Estate Photo Prep tool and select the Redfin preset. It resizes to 2048 × 1365 px and targets under 2 MB. GPS and EXIF metadata are stripped automatically in the same pass. Download and upload directly to Redfin.
Step 4 — Prepare a separate set for Zillow/Realtor.com if needed
If you're listing on multiple portals, run the same originals through the Zillow preset (2048 × 1536 px, 4:3) separately. The tool processes one photo at a time — run both presets on each photo in two passes, or use the Redfin set for Redfin and the Zillow set for every other portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should Redfin photos be?
Redfin recommends 2048 × 1365 pixels in 3:2 landscape ratio, JPEG format, under 2 MB. Use the Real Estate Photo Prep tool with the Redfin preset to produce the correct output automatically.
Why does Redfin use 3:2 instead of 4:3?
Redfin's listing display is built around 3:2, which matches the native output of DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Zillow and Realtor.com use 4:3, which matches smartphone cameras. Upload the matching ratio to fill Redfin's frame without letterboxing or uncontrolled cropping.
What happens if I upload 4:3 photos to Redfin?
Redfin will letterbox them (grey bars at sides) or centre-crop to fill 3:2. Centre-crops are uncontrolled and may cut off key features like rooflines or room details. Upload 2048 × 1365 px (3:2) to fill the frame exactly.
What is the maximum file size for Redfin photos?
Redfin recommends under 2 MB per photo in JPEG format. At 2048 × 1365 px, this allows JPEG quality around 85–90% — visually indistinguishable from the original at display sizes. The Real Estate Photo Prep tool targets this automatically.
Can I use the same photos for Redfin and Zillow?
Not without adjustment — Zillow uses 4:3 (2048 × 1536 px), Redfin uses 3:2 (2048 × 1365 px). Use the Real Estate Photo Prep tool with separate presets for each portal, or see the Zillow photo requirements guide for the full Zillow spec.