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How to cross list (import) Etsy listings to eBay
Crosslisting from Etsy to eBay 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 eBay to Etsy.
Step by step
- Import from Etsy. Open your item on Etsy 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 eBay. Press eBay in the card that appears, or in the OctoResell popup. The eBay 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 eBay's own post button.
What carries over to eBay
- Photos: full-size, up to 24 per listing.
- Title: eBay titles are limited to 80 characters, so long Etsy titles are trimmed at a word boundary.
- Description: up to 4,000 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 eBay's fees.
- Category and condition: picked from eBay's dropdowns when a close match exists. If not, the checklist tells you to pick them.
Before you post on eBay
eBay asks for a seller account with a shipping address and payout method before your first listing. Its listing flow starts by asking what you are selling, then shows the full form.
Listing limits at a glance
| Marketplace | Title | Description | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | 140 characters | 10,000 characters | 20 |
| eBay | 80 characters | 4,000 characters | 24 |
- Photos fit: eBay takes up to 24.
- Titles over 80 characters are trimmed.
- On a $50 sale you keep about Etsy $44.80 versus eBay $42.80 (US fees, October 2026).
Etsy and eBay limits compared
| Field | Etsy | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Title | 140 characters | 80 characters |
| Description | 10,000 characters | 4,000 characters |
| Photos | Up to 20 | Up to 24 |
| Price field | Dollars and cents | Dollars and cents |
What to check on this route
- Titles are shortened. Etsy allows 140 characters and eBay allows 80. OctoResell trims at a word boundary, so keep the brand and item name at the start.
- Long descriptions are shortened. eBay takes 4,000 characters against 10,000 on Etsy, so check that measurements and flaws survive the trim. OctoResell adds the brand, size, color and condition line at the end, so that line is the first to be cut.
- Category and condition. The two marketplaces use different category trees and condition scales, so the checklist asks you to confirm them.
Fees on Etsy and eBay
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.
| Etsy | eBay | |
|---|---|---|
| Seller fees (US) | $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee and, with Etsy Payments in the US, 3% + $0.25 payment processing | 13.6% of the sale (most categories, up to $7,500) plus $0.30 per order up to $10, $0.40 above |
| You keep on a $50 sale | $44.80 (10.4% taken) | $42.80 (14.4% taken) |
| List at to keep $40 | $44.70 | $46.76 |
When it sells
If the item sells on Etsy, eBay needs to come down too. OctoResell opens the right eBay page and you end the listing in one click. See how to delist on eBay by hand.
Sources
- Etsy Help: how to create a listing (140-character titles, up to 20 photos)
- Etsy fees
- eBay Seller Help: listing tips (80-character titles, up to 24 free photos)
- eBay selling fees
Questions
Can I import my Etsy listings to eBay?
Yes. eBay has no import button for Etsy listings, so you either retype each one or use a crosslisting tool. OctoResell imports the Etsy listing from its page and fills the eBay form, one listing at a time.
Can I crosslist from Etsy to eBay automatically?
Yes. OctoResell imports your Etsy listing and fills the eBay 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 Etsy to eBay?
eBay accepts up to 24 photos per listing. OctoResell uploads full-size photos from Etsy up to that limit.
Will my Etsy title fit on eBay?
eBay titles are limited to 80 characters, so long Etsy titles are trimmed at a word boundary.
Can I sell the same item on Etsy and eBay 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 eBay remove the Etsy 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 eBay
- Crosslist Etsy vintage to eBay
- Import Etsy listings to eBay
- Auto delist sold items
- Avoid selling twice
- Marketplace fees compared
- All reseller guides