Mercari does not require clean backgrounds, but listings with them get clicked more often. The algorithm rewards engagement, so the visual upgrade translates directly into better placement.
White backgrounds read as clean and work on any device. Transparent backgrounds are useful if you plan to composite over a lifestyle scene later.
Mercari does not have a bulk upload, but you can process all your photos in batches and upload them one by one.
Mercari displays images at a square aspect ratio in the listing grid. Crop to 1:1 in the editor before uploading.
Product shadows are common in phone photography. The removal process usually handles them, but check the result and use the manual editor if a shadow remains.
No. Mercari does not enforce background rules. But listings with clean photos get more engagement, which the algorithm reads as a signal to surface the listing higher.
The model will keep the hands because they are foreground. If you want just the product, take a photo without hands in the frame.
Yes. The tool runs in mobile browsers. Batch upload is easier on a desktop.