How to Post Pictures on Craigslist on iPhone or iPad

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The easiest way to add photo to Craigslist ads when you're on the go
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The Craigslist website lets you post classified-type ads for users in specific cities. This wikiHow shows you how to include a picture in a Craigslist post.

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  1. The Safari icon looks like a red, white and blue compass.
    • If you can't find the icon, swipe right on your home screen and type "Safari" into the search bar at the top of your screen. Tap on the icon when it appears in the search results.
  2. Type Craigslist.com into the address bar and tap Go . This brings you to the Craigslist website.
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  3. This option appears in the upper right corner of the page.
    • Depending on which city you're posting from, you may have multiple options or just one.
    • You may need to scroll down a bit to see all the possible options. Options include "housing offered," "for sale by owner," and "for sale by dealer," among others.
    • Again, you may need to scroll down to see all possible options. Options include "free stuff," "cars & trucks," "computers," and "furniture," among others.
    • All categories will provide fields for you to enter a post title, a specific location, and your postal code.The other fields will vary depending on the categories you chose in the previous steps. Not all of the fields are necessary.
  8. The "Continue" option is at the very bottom of the page. This brings you to the Location page, which shows a map of the general location you provided in Step 7.
    • From here, you can tap on the map to associate your ad with a more specific location. You can also enter a specific street and cross street in the fields at the top.
  9. The "Continue" option appears underneath the map. This brings you to the image-selection page.
  10. This reveals an iOS pop-up allowing you to choose "Take Photo or Video," "Photo Library" or "Browse."
    • Tapping Take Photo or Video opens your camera app. Take a picture of your product by pointing your device at it and pressing the white button. Tap Use Photo if you're happy with the image, or Retake to try again.
    • Tapping Photo Library allows you to browse the images stored in your Photo Library. Tap the photo you want, then tap Done in the upper right corner.
    • Tapping Browse allows you to browse images stored in other applications on your phone. Tap Browse on the bottom right corner of your screen to see all applications that include media you can use.
    • You can add up to 24 images to a single Craigslist post.
    • If you're unhappy with one of the images you've added, tap the red X in the upper right corner of the image to remove it from your ad.
  12. This brings you to a confirmation page letting you know your draft is currently unpublished.
  13. The ad is posted to Craigslist along with the pictures you selected.
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    How many pictures should I include so it sells quickly?
    Tasmin Angelina Houssein
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    Tasmin Angelina Houssein is a digital marketing expert and the Director of Marketing for My Pretty Bands based in Columbia, South Carolina. Tasmin is skilled in SEO content writing, Google Ads, marketing, and consumer engagement, specializing in fashion accessories. My Pretty Bands is a retailer of custom, high-quality Apple Watch bands designed to be elegant, adjustable, and lightweight. My Pretty Bands has been featured in Vents Magazine and the Associated Press. Tasmin also has nearly a decade of experience working in the tourism and hospitality industry, and regularly hosted high-profile clients throughout her previous career working for Chamada Prestige Hotels in Cyprus. She received a BS in Business Management with a concentration in Financial Management from University of Hull.
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    4 to 8 photos are ideal. Start with a clear main photo that shows the whole item. Then add close-ups of important details, any unique features, and angles that give a complete picture of its condition. If you’re selling something like a car or furniture, include photos of all sides and any standout features, like a clean interior or a unique design. If there’s a flaw or some wear and tear, you should show that as well because it builds trust with your future buyer. A good lighting and uncluttered background can also make your post more attractive and professional.
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