Rightmove & Zoopla Photo Size Requirements 2026 — UK Property Listing Guide
Published June 2026 · 6 min read · Real Estate · UK
Rightmove is the UK's largest property portal with over 80% of all UK property searches. Zoopla is the second largest. Both portals are strict about photo dimensions and quality — undersized or poorly compressed photos appear blurry in the listing carousel and reduce enquiry rates. This guide covers the official 2026 photo specifications for Rightmove and Zoopla and the fastest free way to prepare compliant listing photos without sending your clients' pre-listing photos to a cloud server.
Quick fix: Use the Real Estate Photo Prep tool and select the Rightmove or Zoopla preset. It resizes to the exact spec, compresses under the file size cap, and strips GPS metadata automatically — all in your browser, no upload required.
Rightmove Photo Requirements 2026
| Parameter | Rightmove specification |
|---|---|
| Recommended dimensions | 1600 × 1067 pixels (3:2 landscape ratio) |
| Minimum dimensions | 800 × 533 pixels (will appear lower quality in carousel) |
| Recommended file size | Under 3 MB |
| Maximum file size accepted | 5 MB (in practice) |
| File format | JPEG recommended; PNG accepted but larger files |
| Colour space | sRGB (device RGB from camera is fine) |
| Orientation | Landscape (horizontal) strongly preferred for carousel display |
| GPS / EXIF metadata | Not stripped automatically — strip before uploading pre-market photos |
Zoopla Photo Requirements 2026
| Parameter | Zoopla specification |
|---|---|
| Recommended dimensions | 1600 × 1067 pixels (3:2 landscape ratio) |
| Minimum dimensions | 800 × 534 pixels |
| Recommended file size | Under 3 MB |
| File format | JPEG |
| Orientation | Landscape preferred |
OnTheMarket Photo Requirements 2026
| Parameter | OnTheMarket specification |
|---|---|
| Recommended dimensions | 1440 × 960 pixels (3:2 ratio) |
| File size | Under 3 MB |
| File format | JPEG |
The Real Estate Photo Prep tool has Rightmove, Zoopla, and OnTheMarket presets built in — select your portal and it applies the correct dimensions and file size cap in one step.
Why photo size matters for Rightmove listings
Rightmove shows listing photos in a carousel at approximately 800px wide on desktop and 360px wide on mobile. However, the portal stores and displays a higher-resolution version when users tap to expand an image. Photos smaller than the recommended 1600×1067 px appear visibly soft when expanded — which matters because property buyers frequently zoom in to check fixtures, fittings, and room proportions.
Oversized files (above the 3–5 MB threshold) increase upload time and can trigger portal-side automatic downscaling, which is uncontrolled. Preparing to spec yourself ensures the output is exactly what you intended.
GPS and EXIF privacy for UK property photos
Every photo taken on a smartphone or modern DSLR/mirrorless camera contains EXIF metadata — including GPS coordinates that can pinpoint the exact location of the property at the time of shooting. For pre-market listings, this metadata revealing a property's location before the seller is ready to list publicly is a significant privacy concern.
Neither Rightmove nor Zoopla guarantees automatic EXIF stripping from every uploaded photo. To be certain, strip GPS before uploading. The Real Estate Photo Prep tool strips all EXIF metadata automatically as part of the resize-and-compress pipeline. Alternatively, use the dedicated Strip EXIF tool to remove metadata from photos before any other processing.
For a full guide to GPS metadata risks in UK property listings, see the UK property photo sizes guide.
How to prepare Rightmove listing photos (step by step)
Step 1 — Shoot in landscape orientation
Always shoot property interiors and exteriors in landscape (horizontal) mode. Rightmove and Zoopla both display portrait-orientation photos awkwardly in their carousel. For rooms, shoot from a corner to maximise apparent space. For exteriors, capture the full façade in good light.
Step 2 — Convert HEIC to JPG if shooting on iPhone
iPhones shoot in HEIC format by default. Rightmove and Zoopla portals typically accept JPEG only. Convert HEIC to JPG first — the free tool runs in your browser with no upload. Then proceed to resize and compress.
Step 3 — Resize, compress, and strip GPS in one step
Open the Real Estate Photo Prep tool. Select the Rightmove (UK) preset — it sets dimensions to 1600×1067 px and the file size target to under 3 MB. Upload each listing photo and download. GPS and all EXIF metadata are automatically removed in the same pass.
Step 4 — Upload in the right order
Rightmove and Zoopla both display photos in the order they're uploaded. The first photo becomes the hero/thumbnail image in search results — this should be the best exterior shot or the most impressive interior. Plan your upload order before starting.
Rightmove vs US portals — how UK specs compare
| Portal | Country | Recommended dimensions | File size cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rightmove | UK | 1600 × 1067 px (3:2) | 3 MB |
| Zoopla | UK | 1600 × 1067 px (3:2) | 3 MB |
| OnTheMarket | UK | 1440 × 960 px (3:2) | 3 MB |
| Zillow | US | 2048 × 1536 px (4:3) | 2 MB |
| Realtor.com | US | 2048 × 1536 px (4:3) | 2 MB |
| Redfin | US | 2048 × 1365 px (3:2) | 2 MB |
UK portals use 3:2 ratio (same aspect ratio as a 35mm camera frame) while most US portals use 4:3. The Real Estate Photo Prep tool has presets for all of the above — UK and US portals in the same tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should Rightmove photos be?
Rightmove recommends 1600×1067 pixels (3:2 landscape) in JPEG format under 3 MB. The Real Estate Photo Prep tool has the Rightmove preset built in — it resizes, compresses, and strips GPS in one click.
What size should Zoopla photos be?
Zoopla uses the same recommended spec: 1600×1067 pixels JPEG under 3 MB. Photos prepared for Rightmove are typically suitable for Zoopla too.
Does Rightmove remove GPS data from photos?
Rightmove does not guarantee EXIF GPS stripping. Strip GPS before uploading pre-market listing photos using the Real Estate Photo Prep tool or the Strip EXIF tool — both run in your browser with no upload.
Can I upload iPhone HEIC photos to Rightmove?
Rightmove and Zoopla accept JPEG but not HEIC. Convert iPhone photos using the free HEIC to JPG converter first, then resize for the portal.
What is the maximum photo size for Rightmove?
Rightmove accepts files up to approximately 5 MB in practice, but recommends under 3 MB for fast carousel loading. Preparing to the 1600×1067 px at under 3 MB spec is the optimal balance of quality and load speed.