Stolen Product Photos on Etsy: How to Get Them Removed
Handmade and small-brand sellers have their photos copied onto Etsy shops selling mass-produced knock-offs. Here's how to find and report them.
Screenshot each Etsy listing using your photos, keep proof that the images are yours, and submit an intellectual property report through Etsy's reporting process. Look at the shop's other listings too, because copied photography is rarely a one-off.
How to report copied photos on Etsy
Search for copies
Search Etsy for your product type and shop name, then run reverse image searches on your best photos. Note the listing URL and shop name.
Document the listing
Save screenshots of the listing, its photos and the shop page with the date.
Prove your ownership
Keep the original files and links to where you first published the photos, such as your own shop or website.
Submit an IP report
Use Etsy's intellectual property reporting process. Include every listing URL that uses your work.
Watch for the shop to return
Shops removed for infringement sometimes reopen under a new name. Ongoing monitoring catches this.
Why Etsy sellers see their photos copied
Some sellers list mass-produced items using photos of handmade work. They borrow the look of a small maker's shop, then fulfil the order with a cheaper imitation.
The result is lost sales for you and disappointed buyers who then leave reviews that hurt the Etsy category as a whole.
What strengthens your report
- Links to your original listing showing an earlier publication date.
- Your original photo files with camera metadata.
- Side-by-side screenshots of your photo and the copy.
- A list of every listing in the shop that uses your work.
Catch copied listings before they take your sales
Frequently asked questions
How do I report copied photos on Etsy?
Use Etsy's intellectual property reporting process as the rights owner, providing the listing URLs and proof of ownership.
Can Etsy close a shop that copies my photos?
Etsy can remove infringing listings and take action against shops with repeated infringements. Reporting every listing helps show a pattern.
Does this cover items dropshipped from other sites?
Yes. If a listing uses your photo without permission, it can be reported no matter where the goods are sourced.
How do I find Etsy listings using my photos?
Search Etsy manually, or use monitoring software that scans Etsy on a schedule and alerts you to new matches.
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