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How much more conversion does a product video bring?

Studies advertise “300 % more sales through video”. The truth is more nuanced — and varies a lot by category.

TL;DR
  • Fashion/furniture/jewellery: +15–35 % conversion is realistic.
  • Electronics/tech: +5–15 % (specs beat the visual).
  • Unique pieces (vintage/handmade): up to +50 %.
  • Auto-upload makes the difference: a video that was never uploaded brings 0 %.

Why “+300 %” claims are usually nonsense

Most of the quoted numbers come from tool marketing — they often measure engagement (scroll depth), not conversion. Real conversion lifts per listing sit between 5 and 35 %, depending on category and competition.

A/B test in Buust

From Pro you can test two video variants against each other per listing and decide, based on real sales, which one stays. Data-driven instead of gut feeling.

FAQ

Common questions

When do I see the first conversion effects?+

On eBay/Shopify visible within 7–14 days. Amazon takes 2–4 weeks because the A9 algorithm is more conservative.

Related guides

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How do I create a product video for eBay?

How to create an eBay product video from your listing images in under 10 minutes and publish it straight into the eBay gallery.

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Shopify

How do I create a product video for my Shopify store?

How to automatically embed a product video on every product page in Shopify — no theme code, no third-party hosting.

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