Bulk Listing on eBay: How to List 100+ Items in Under an Hour

If you're still creating your eBay listings one at a time, you're spending way more time on listing creation than you need to. As your inventory grows, listing items individually becomes more than just a bottleneck – time spent listing is also time you're not spending on sourcing, shipping, or actually growing your business. The good news is that eBay offers several built-in tools for listing items in bulk, and there are third-party solutions like 3Dsellers that take things even further with bulk editing, scheduled listings, and AI capabilities. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about eBay bulk listing, from the free tools available in Seller Hub to the AI-powered options that can get hundreds of listings live in a fraction of the time.

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Key Takeaways

• eBay bulk listing lets you create, edit, and manage multiple listings at once instead of one by one.
• Seller Hub offers a built-in Bulk Listing Tool that handles up to 2000 listings, plus Seller Hub Reports for CSV uploads.
• eBay's AI-powered "Magical Bulk Listing" tool generates draft listings from product photos automatically.
• Third-party tools like 3Dsellers go beyond what Seller Hub offers with AI listing creation, bulk editing, and advanced inventory management.
• Bulk listing and bulk editing are two different things, and understanding the difference helps you pick the right tool for your needs.

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What is eBay Bulk Listing

eBay bulk listing is the process of creating or managing multiple listings at the same time, rather than going through the standard listing flow for each individual item. Instead of filling out titles, descriptions, item specifics, pricing, and shipping details one listing at a time, bulk listing lets you upload and publish many listings in a single batch.

This can be done in a few different ways. You can use eBay's built-in Bulk Listing Tool directly in Seller Hub, upload a spreadsheet file through Seller Hub Reports, or use a third-party listing tool that connects to your eBay account. The method you choose depends on how many items you're listing, how comfortable you are with spreadsheets, and how much control you need over the entire process.

Bulk listing is useful for sellers who regularly add new inventory in large quantities, including resellers of thrifted items, a wholesale seller who regularly adds new product lines, or an established store restocking seasonal items. It's also helpful when you need to relist unsold items or create listings across multiple eBay sites.

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How to Bulk List on eBay Using Seller Hub

eBay's Seller Hub is the main hub for managing your listings, orders, and eBay store performance. It also includes several bulk listing tools that are free to use. Depending on your needs, you can work directly in the browser-based Bulk Listing Tool, upload listing data through CSV files using Seller Hub Reports, or use eBay's newer AI-powered tool to generate listings from photos. Below, we'll take a closer look at each option.

Using the Bulk Listing Tool

The Bulk Listing Tool is eBay's built-in option for creating, revising, and relisting multiple items directly in Seller Hub. It supports up to 2000 listings, and is accessible from several sections within Seller Hub, including Active Listings, Unsold Listings, Drafts, and Inventory.

This tool is best suited for sellers who already have listings on eBay and need to manage them in batches. For example, if you have a stack of unsold items after an auction ends and want to relist them all as fixed-price listings, the Bulk Listing Tool lets you select them all and relist in one go. It's also useful for sellers who prepare listings as drafts over time and then want to publish a batch all at once – say, when launching a new product line or restocking for a seasonal sale.

eBay's AI-Powered Bulk Listing Tool

In late 2024, eBay rolled out what it calls the "Magical Bulk Listing" tool, an AI-powered feature that creates draft listings from product photos. It's currently only available to sellers in the US and UK, as well as those in Germany who are opted into Seller Hub.

According to eBay, you simply need to upload product images (the tool can process multiple photos per batch) and eBay's AI scans them to suggest categories, titles, and item specifics. It then generates listing drafts that you can review, modify, and publish based on the product photos.

While this does indeed sound like a magical bulk listing tool, it's worth noting that it doesn't always get everything right, especially for niche or unusual items. eBay recommends reviewing all auto-filled details before publishing, since the onus is on sellers to ultimately be responsible for the accuracy of their listings.

Using Seller Hub Reports and CSV Files

For sellers who are comfortable working with spreadsheets, Seller Hub Reports is one of the most reliable bulk listing methods available. It lets you upload CSV or XLS files containing all of your listing data directly to eBay.

To get started, go to the Reports tab in Seller Hub and download a listing template, a spreadsheet that has all of the required and recommended fields for the categories you want to list in. Then simply fill in the product data, making sure each row represents one listing, and upload the completed file.

While it's an effective system, it does require very careful setup to ensure that your listings actually upload correctly and without errors. First, the product images need to be hosted online and referenced by URL in the spreadsheet. You'll of course want to include more than just one image, and the bulk listing tool allows you to upload up to 12 image URLs by separating them with a pipe character ( | ). eBay titles are limited to 80 characters, so it's important to adhere to this limitation to ensure successful uploading. Finally, you'll need to ensure you use the correct category IDs and condition IDs for your items, which eBay provides both in the template and through its category lookup tools.

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Best Third-Party Tool for eBay Bulk Listing

Seller Hub's built-in tools are a good starting point, but they have their limitations. The Bulk Listing Tool doesn't offer much in the way of automation, Seller Hub Reports requires a fair amount of spreadsheet knowledge and manual data preparation, and eBay's AI tool is still relatively new and doesn't always produce accurate results for every category. These limitations are ultimately the reason why many high-volume sellers turn to third-party eBay listing software.

Not all eBay listing solutions are created equal, however. For sellers who need a complete solution that can list, optimize, and edit in bulk, as well as provide an all-in-one solution that includes multichannel capabilities, product data management, order management, eBay Ads automation, and even an integrated multichannel helpdesk, 3Dsellers is the best and most cost-effective option. Having worked with eBay sellers of all sizes for years, we've designed our bulk listing tool specifically to address the gaps that Seller Hub leaves open.

With 3Dsellers, you can create, publish, edit, and manage unlimited eBay listings from a single dashboard. Our platform includes AI-powered listing creation that can generate complete, ready-to-publish eBay listings in bulk from just a product image, a title, or even an MPN (Manufacturer Part Number). The AI handles the product research, keyword optimization, and item specifics, so instead of spending minutes creating every listing, you can go from a product photo snapped on your phone to a live listing in seconds. Because this tool works in bulk, you can easily use it to create well over 100 listings by simply copying and pasting a list of model numbers or URLS to instantly generate fully optimized eBay listings. Then, simply review them, make necessary adjustments, and have them published and live in less than an hour.

Beyond listing creation, 3Dsellers offers a full suite of bulk management features: customizable data tables for organizing your inventory, advanced filters for selecting specific groups of listings, CSV import and export for spreadsheet-based workflows, bulk scheduling and publishing, listing templates, and support for multiple eBay accounts and international eBay sites. We've also built in tools that go well beyond what any built-in eBay feature offers, like AI-powered listing optimization that can rewrite titles and descriptions in bulk, listing template design with free image hosting, and eBay Motors integration for car parts sellers.

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Common eBay Bulk Listing Errors and How to Fix Them

When you're uploading dozens or hundreds of listings at once, errors are almost inevitable. The key is knowing how to prevent them in the first place, and how to fix them quickly when they do happen so they don't slow you down.

Some of the most common errors in eBay bulk listing include missing required item specifics, incorrect category IDs, listing titles that exceed the 80-character limit, and image URLs that are broken or inaccessible.

The best way to deal with listing errors like these is to catch them before they're even sent to eBay. 3Dsellers' bulk upload tool automatically scans your listings for common issues and flag them before submission, with AI-guided suggestions on how to fix each one, allowing you to resolve problems quickly and efficiently, rather than sifting through eBay's error reports every time you encounter a listing error. If you are uploading directly through Seller Hub, check eBay's error messages carefully, as they usually point to the specific field that needs attention.

If you're not using 3Dsellers yet, you can still take full advantage of our free database of common eBay listing errors, complete with explanations and solutions for each one. It's a handy resource to bookmark, especially if you're working with CSV uploads where error codes can be less than intuitive.

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Bulk Editing vs Bulk Listing: What's the Difference?

These two terms come up a lot in the same conversation, but they refer to different things. Bulk listing is the process of creating new listings in large batches – uploading product data, images, and item details to publish multiple new listings at once. Bulk editing, on the other hand, is about making changes to listings that are already live on eBay – updating prices, revising descriptions, changing shipping options, adding item specifics, and so on.

eBay's Seller Hub handles both to some degree, but the tools are separate. The Bulk Listing Tool is focused on creating and relisting items, while bulk editing is done through the Active Listings section where you can select multiple items and apply changes.

3Dsellers offers both bulk listing and bulk editing in one platform, along with deeply integrated AI-powered optimization tools that enable you to improve your existing listings in bulk. For example, you can use 3Dsellers' eBay AI tools to rewrite titles for better SEO, generate optimized descriptions, or localize listings for international eBay markets for hundreds or thousands of listings at once. This combination of bulk listing creation and bulk optimization in a single tool is something sellers won't find in Seller Hub alone.

Tips for Faster and Cleaner Bulk Listings

Even with the right tools, a little preparation goes a long way when bulk listing on eBay. Here are some practical tips to help you list faster and with fewer errors.

• Organize your product data before you start. Whether you're using a CSV file or a listing tool, having your titles, descriptions, prices, item specifics, and image URLs ready to go in a structured format will save you a lot of back-and-forth.
• Pay attention to your images. For CSV-based uploads, your photos need to be hosted online with stable URLs. Name your image files consistently (using SKUs is a common approach) so you can easily match them to the right listings.
• Batch your listings by category. eBay's required item specifics vary by category, so grouping similar products together makes it easier to fill in the right fields and reduces the chance of errors. This also helps if you're using eBay's AI tool, since the AI tends to produce more accurate suggestions within well-defined categories.
• Use tools that catch problems before they happen. 3Dsellers' bulk listing tool includes AI features that can identify missing product data and automatically fill in missing attributes, which helps you avoid the most common upload errors and keeps your listings complete and compliant from the start.

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FAQs

Q: How many listings can you bulk upload on eBay at once?

Using eBay's built-in Bulk Listing Tool in Seller Hub, you can manage up to 2000 listings per session. With Seller Hub Reports (CSV upload), there's no strict listing limit per file, but eBay recommends keeping file sizes manageable for faster processing. Third-party tools like 3Dsellers can handle unlimited listings, and come with handy AI tools that allow for simpler bulk listing creation and management.

Q: Can you bulk list auction items on eBay?

Yes, you can bulk list auction-style listings on eBay. When using Seller Hub Reports, set the "Format" field to "Auction" in your CSV file. The Bulk Listing Tool also supports auction formats. Keep in mind that some bulk editing actions are restricted for auction listings, however. For example, you can't edit an auction listing within 12 hours of the auction end time.

Q: What file format does eBay accept for bulk listing?

eBay's Seller Hub Reports accepts CSV (.csv), XLS (.xls), and XLSX (.xlsx) files. When preparing your file, make sure to download the correct template from the Reports tab first, as it includes the necessary column headers and formatting for your chosen product categories.

Q: Is there a free way to bulk list on eBay?

Yes. eBay's Bulk Listing Tool, Seller Hub Reports, and the AI-powered bulk listing tool are all free to use for any seller with access to Seller Hub. These tools cover the basics well, but for sellers who need more advanced features like AI listing creation, unlimited bulk editing, listing templates, or multi-account management, third-party tools like 3Dsellers offer a free trial to get started.