Review your item type first, then check that the pictures and description match what the buyer receives.
THE SOURCED NEWS
What the update says
Etsy says AI-generated functional guides, such as patterns and recipes, are no longer allowed. It also prohibits bot-generated listings without human involvement. AI art remains permitted where the seller has a clear creative role and discloses its use.
The image policy allows suitable editing of other photographs while requiring accurate representation. It includes specific exceptions and finished-result requirements. The source gives no separate future start date for these changes; review current listings against the published policy.
SELLERBUNDLE PRACTICAL ANALYSIS
SellerBundle: give one listing a careful review
Choose a product you can inspect beside its listing. Compare the actual colour, surface, size and condition with every image. Check what is included in the order, especially when props or personalised examples appear.
Keep the original photograph safely alongside any edited copies. Before reaching for a background tool, decide which image must remain untouched under the rules for your product. A cleaner presentation is useful only when the buyer can still judge the real item.
SELLERBUNDLE PRACTICAL ANALYSIS
Make the next step manageable
Write down which listings need a new photograph and group similar items into a small shooting session. Check the first finished listing on a phone before repeating the process across the shop.
If you sell instructions, test the finished result as well as reviewing the written content. Keep examples organised so future updates are easier to check. Follow the linked policy for your item type rather than assuming one photograph rule fits every product.
GO TO THE ORIGINAL
Check the sources.
Etsy Seller Handbook: AI and listing-image update, 22 October 2026 ↗
Published 22 Oct 2026
Etsy Listing Image Requirements: updated 22 October 2026 ↗
Published 22 Oct 2026
This is an original SellerBundle explanation with practical editorial suggestions. Check current official terms and suitability before changing your business processes.