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How to cross list (import) eBay listings to Etsy
Crosslisting from eBay to Etsy means putting the same item up for sale on both marketplaces, so more buyers see it. Done by hand, it means downloading photos and retyping every field. With OctoResell it takes three clicks, and you still check the listing before it goes live.
Moving listings the other way? See Etsy to eBay.
Step by step
- Import from eBay. Open your item on eBay and click Import to OctoResell at the bottom right. It saves the photos, title, description, price, brand, size and condition in your browser.
- Send to Etsy. Press Etsy in the card that appears, or in the OctoResell popup. The Etsy listing form opens in a new tab.
- Check and post. OctoResell uploads the photos and fills the fields. Its checklist shows anything it could not fill, with a button that jumps to the field. Fix those, then press Etsy's own post button.
What carries over to Etsy
- Photos: full-size, up to 20 per listing.
- Title: Etsy titles are limited to 140 characters, so long eBay titles are trimmed at a word boundary.
- Description: up to 10,000 characters, with brand, size, color and condition added on one line at the end.
- Price: copied as is, or raised or lowered by the percentage you set to cover Etsy's fees.
- Category and condition: picked from Etsy's dropdowns when a close match exists. If not, the checklist tells you to pick them.
Before you post on Etsy
You need an Etsy shop, and Etsy only allows handmade items, vintage items at least 20 years old, and craft supplies. Make sure your item qualifies before you post.
Listing limits at a glance
| Marketplace | Title | Description | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | 80 characters | 4,000 characters | 24 |
| Etsy | 140 characters | 10,000 characters | 20 |
- Only the first 20 of up to 24 photos copy to Etsy.
- Titles fit within 140 characters.
- On a $50 sale you keep about eBay $42.80 versus Etsy $44.80 (US fees, October 2026).
eBay and Etsy limits compared
| Field | eBay | Etsy |
|---|---|---|
| Title | 80 characters | 140 characters |
| Description | 4,000 characters | 10,000 characters |
| Photos | Up to 24 | Up to 20 |
| Price field | Dollars and cents | Dollars and cents |
What to check on this route
- Photos are cut. A eBay listing can have up to 24 photos, and Etsy accepts 20. Only the first 20 are copied, so put your best photos first.
- Category and condition. The two marketplaces use different category trees and condition scales, so the checklist asks you to confirm them.
Fees on eBay and Etsy
Setting the same price on both marketplaces earns you different amounts. These are US seller fees checked in October 2026; see the full fee comparison for every marketplace and the source links.
| eBay | Etsy | |
|---|---|---|
| Seller fees (US) | 13.6% of the sale (most categories, up to $7,500) plus $0.30 per order up to $10, $0.40 above | $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee and, with Etsy Payments in the US, 3% + $0.25 payment processing |
| You keep on a $50 sale | $42.80 (14.4% taken) | $44.80 (10.4% taken) |
| List at to keep $40 | $46.76 | $44.70 |
When it sells
If the item sells on eBay, Etsy needs to come down too. OctoResell opens the right Etsy page and you end the listing in one click. See how to delist on Etsy by hand.
Sources
- eBay Seller Help: listing tips (80-character titles, up to 24 free photos)
- eBay selling fees
- Etsy Help: how to create a listing (140-character titles, up to 20 photos)
- Etsy fees
Questions
Can I import my eBay listings to Etsy?
Yes. Etsy has no import button for eBay listings, so you either retype each one or use a crosslisting tool. OctoResell imports the eBay listing from its page and fills the Etsy form, one listing at a time.
Can I crosslist from eBay to Etsy automatically?
Yes. OctoResell imports your eBay listing and fills the Etsy listing form with photos, title, description, price, brand and size. You check the form and post it yourself.
How many photos can I copy from eBay to Etsy?
Etsy accepts up to 20 photos per listing. OctoResell uploads full-size photos from eBay up to that limit.
Will my eBay title fit on Etsy?
Etsy titles are limited to 140 characters, so long eBay titles are trimmed at a word boundary.
Can I sell the same item on eBay and Etsy at once?
Yes, many resellers list one item on both. The risk is selling it twice, so take the other listing down as soon as one sells.
Does crosslisting to Etsy remove the eBay listing when it sells?
It can. While your browser is open, OctoResell checks your linked listings every 15 minutes. When a sale is confirmed it removes the item from Poshmark, Mercari, Depop and Vinted for you, after asking first unless you turn on automatic removal. eBay, Etsy and Facebook listings open in one click so you can end them. Sales made on Facebook are not detected.
OctoResell does these steps for you. Free for 5 fills a day, or $15 a month for unlimited crosslisting. Cancel anytime.
Related guides
- Delist on Etsy
- Import eBay listings to Etsy
- Auto delist sold items
- Avoid selling twice
- Marketplace fees compared
- All reseller guides