ListPik field notes
Better vacation rental galleries start before the edit.
Practical guidance for hosts, short-term rental managers, and property teams—written around guest decisions, efficient capture, and edits that remain defensible.
Platform policy7 min
Vrbo photo requirements: size, count, formats, and rejection rules
Vrbo requires six unique photos and images at least 1024 × 683 pixels. See accepted formats, recommended resolution, rejection reasons, and a pre-upload checklist.
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Platform policy · 10 min
MLS photo requirements: what the rules actually say
MLS photo rules from CRMLS and Stellar MLS: the required exterior photo, deadlines, branding bans, photo rights, seller opt-outs, and edit disclosure.
Platform policy · 8 min
Are virtual twilight photos allowed on the MLS and Airbnb?
Day-to-dusk edits checked against Stellar MLS, ARMLS, AB 723, and Airbnb rules: when a twilight photo needs a label, and what it must never add.
Platform policy · 12 min
Are AI-edited listing photos allowed on the MLS? The 2026 rules
What AB 723, CRMLS, ARMLS, Stellar MLS, and NAR rules say about AI-edited and virtually staged listing photos, checked against primary sources.
Platform policy · 9 min
California AB 723 and listing photo disclosure for hosts
California AB 723 took effect Jan 1, 2026: which listing photo edits need a label and a link to the original, which are exempt, and how CRMLS enforces it.
Platform policy · 11 min
Are AI-enhanced photos allowed on Airbnb and Vrbo?
Airbnb and Vrbo judge listing photos on accuracy, not the editing tool. What their rules allow, what gets photos removed, and when to label staging.
Airbnb photo workflow · 10 min
Turn phone photos into professional Airbnb listing photos
Shoot better Airbnb photos on a phone, know when to reshoot, and finish the gallery with review-first enhancement. No subscription needed.
Airbnb photo strategy · 9 min
Airbnb photo size: dimensions, file size, and cover crop
Airbnb photo size: 1024 × 683 minimum, 1200 × 800 recommended. Check file size, aspect ratio, and cover crops with the free photo checker.
AI photo enhancement · 7 min
How do you edit real estate photos, by hand or with AI?
How to edit real estate photos by hand or with AI: a practical workflow for light, color, perspective, noise, and clarity, with a visual accuracy check.
Tool selection · 7 min
What is the best AI photo enhancer for Airbnb hosts?
Choose an Airbnb photo enhancer by source quality, truthful-editing controls, before-and-after review, speed, and pricing—not by the most dramatic demo.
Airbnb photo strategy · 9 min
How many photos should an Airbnb listing have?
Use a room-by-room formula to choose the right number of Airbnb photos, remove repetition, and build a gallery that answers guest questions.
Photo editing costs · 10 min
Real estate photo editing cost: what should you pay?
Compare real estate photo editing costs per image and per listing, including DIY time, outsourced editing, AI tools, and hidden revision costs.
Vacation rental photography · 10 min
Vacation rental photography: from turnover-day capture to booking gallery
Plan, capture, finish, and order a truthful vacation rental photo gallery that helps guests understand the stay quickly.
Booking galleries · 8 min
How to order a vacation rental photo gallery
Arrange cover, room, amenity, and exterior photos into a booking gallery that answers guest questions without repetition.
Vacation rental workflow · 7 min
Vacation rental amenity photos guests can actually verify
Capture pools, workspaces, kitchens, views, parking, and guest amenities with enough context to set accurate expectations.
Short-term rentals · 6 min
How to choose a stronger Airbnb cover photo
Evaluate cover images for light, legibility, composition, and the one feature guests should notice first.
Lighting · 5 min
How to fix dark interior photos without losing window detail
Fix dark real estate and Airbnb interior photos with free shadow and highlight controls. Learn when to edit, protect the window, or reshoot.
Composition · 5 min
Perspective correction for property photos, explained
Why walls lean in phone photos and how to straighten them without making rooms look artificially large.
Workflow · 8 min
A practical property photo shot list for hosts and agents
Capture the minimum complete set for a clear listing, with room-by-room priorities and quality checks.
Comparison · 7 min