Keith Wescourt

Some of the changes you’ll see include:

• improved resizing and compression for uploaded pictures
• less interference from security filters, such as pop-blockers
• the ability to upload pictures from external applications, such as camera phones.

For detailed information on these changes, please read this thread on the eBay Picture Services and Picture Manager Discussion Board.

If you use eBay picture hosting in the Sell Your Item (SYI) form, here’s how you will be affected:

Basic uploader: If you use the default Basic uploader, within the next few weeks you’ll be upgraded to the Standard uploader automatically if you already have the latest version of Adobe Flash installed. Use the Standard uploader to upload multiple pictures at the same time, as well as see detailed progress information during uploads.

Enhanced uploader: If you use the current Enhanced uploader (for Internet Explorer only), you’ll need to download and install an updated version from eBay starting this week. Unless your Internet Explorer settings allow automatic updates of installed ActiveX controls, you will be prompted to download and install the update when you upload your pictures. (You must install the new ActiveX to continue using the Enhanced uploader.)

We'll be posting updates on the eBay Picture Services and Picture Manager Discussion Board, so stay tuned for more details.

Sincerely,

Keith Wescourt
eBay Product Team