{"id":4970,"date":"2022-04-07T18:28:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T18:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/?p=4970"},"modified":"2025-10-17T09:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:29:25","slug":"photo-editing-requirements-for-top-ecommerce-marketplaces-updated-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/photo-editing-requirements-for-top-ecommerce-marketplaces-updated-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo Editing Requirements For Top Ecommerce Marketplaces (Updated 2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The success of any e-commerce store today is largely determined by its ability to effectively convey information visually. If you sell products online, you might already be familiar with some photo editing requirements for marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alidrop.co\/why-alidrop\/alidrop-marketplace\">Alidrop<\/a> and Alibaba, etc. They have specific rules concerning image background, resolution, size, and format that you need to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online shopping has become more photo-centric with each passing day, and adding high-quality product photos that fit into these marketplace standards will help you lure your potential buyers to hit the &#8220;Buy&#8221; button. Every online marketplace has its own set of guidelines that retailers must adhere to when uploading images. Here, we&#8217;ll discuss how to add product photos on different e-commerce platforms to convert your visitors into customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4975\" src=\"https:\/\/slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-centric.jpg\" alt=\"photo-centric\" width=\"\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-centric.jpg 617w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-centric-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-centric-24x17.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-centric-36x26.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-centric-48x35.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/>\n<h2>Product Photo Requirements of Top 10 Marketplaces<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major drawback of online shopping is that customers are unable to see, feel, or test the products they are purchasing. That\u2019s why retailers have to win clients\u2019 trust and make them confident to buy products on their website or app. Writing illustrative descriptions defining complete details of the product and uploading non-pixelated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">background-free images<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make an online store successful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>1. Amazon<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon is the leading ecommerce store not only in the USA but worldwide as well. Its net sales in the U.S. alone were estimated to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/646030\/united-states-top-online-stores-united-states-ecommercedb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">112.477B USD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2020. In the third quarter of 2021, the net sales were 15% higher than in the third quarter of 2020. Statistics suggest that by the end of 2022, Amazon will surpass <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sellersnap.io\/important-amazon-statistics-facts\/#:~:text=Consequently%2C%20Amazon%20is%20projected%20to,site%20in%20terms%20of%20revenue.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">557B USD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in global sales. These stats suggest the supremacy of Amazon over all other marketplaces, which makes it important to follow its image editing guidelines while uploading product photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4976\" src=\"https:\/\/slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Amazon.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon\" width=\"\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Amazon.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Amazon-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Amazon-24x15.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Amazon-36x22.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Amazon-48x30.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/>\n<p><strong>Main Image Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The image must be uploaded with a pure white background.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawing and illustrations are not acceptable; photos should be original and genuine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid adding filters to enhance colors, and the product photos must be professionally lit and focused.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cases, stickers, and cellophane cannot be captured with product images; however, DVDs, books, and music can be displayed as a front cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion shoots should be done with one model only, and makeup\/art should be avoided. Moreover, mannequins can\u2019t be used in place of original models.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main product should cover at least 85 percent of the image frame, and no part of the product should be cropped from the photo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitive content is prohibited from posting. Follow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/external\/G200498950?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon\u2019s special guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for intimate clothing and swimwear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>10MB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>1000 x 1000 Pixels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Background Color:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>White<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>2. eBay<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eBay is the second largest online store, with millions of visitors each year in the United States. Stats suggested that while Amazon is the first leading eCommerce store, eBay holds second place by getting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/270884\/most-visited-websites-in-the-retail-sector-in-the-us\/#:~:text=As%20of%20April%202021%2C%20Amazon,by%20Walmart%2C%20with%20389%20million.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">689 million visits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the USA as of April 2021. eBay is the hub of many brands and has partnered with many companies during the past few years. Because its audience has grown, it is vital to present your product authentically and credibly on this platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pure white or light gray background with light shadow should be used for all images.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft, diffused lighting without flash must be used while capturing the product images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The image must only show the product in either a straight or slightly angled front view.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple items can be displayed for bundles, but 80 to 90 % of the image area should be filled with the main product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To show more details of the product, it should be a close-up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product images are allowed with boxes only to show them in an acceptable manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placeholder images, watermarks, logos, copyright marks, and any extraneous text or graphic must not be used.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>7MB\/12MB (from the web)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Type:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>1600 x 800 Pixels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Background Color:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Clear\/White<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>3. Etsy<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etsy is a US-based eCommerce market primarily focused on handmade and craft\/vintage supplies. It includes categories like bags, apparel, jewelry, art, and toys. Most of the items are vintage and have a high market value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, and Target have more<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.etsy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115015663347-Requirements-and-Best-Practices-for-Images-in-Your-Etsy-Shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rigid guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for editing marketplace images than any online store. The width of the photos uploaded on the website is kept longer to maintain the standard aspect ratio of Etsy. They use the photos to make thumbnails, due to which people can see the entire product photos even in the search results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aspect ratio should be 4:3 for all product images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Images should be uploaded in .jpg, .gif, and .png format. Etsy does not support other formats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The background should be transparent, and the product should be placed in the center of the frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-sized but non-pixelated images are preferred, and a maximum of 20 MB images can be uploaded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animated .gif files and transparent files are not allowed; they will appear black on the webpage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>20MB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>JPEG, PNG, GIF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Width: 1500 Pixels (3000 x 2250 Pixels recommended)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Background Color:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Clear<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>4. Walmart<\/h4>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4985\" src=\"https:\/\/slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Walmart.jpg\" alt=\"Walmart\" width=\"\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Walmart.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Walmart-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Walmart-24x12.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Walmart-36x18.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.slazzer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Walmart-48x24.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1109330\/walmart-ecommerce-sales-by-division-worldwide\/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20Walmart%20U.S.%20had,Walmart%20International%2C%20and%20Sam's%20Club.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that in 2022, Walmart U.S. sales increased 11 percent and reached 47.8 billion USD compared to 2021. By the end of January 2022, they will have generated worldwide revenue of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/555334\/total-revenue-of-walmart-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">573 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> USD. The platform is one of the biggest online marketplaces, and you are expected to represent yourself like any other product on its website: reputable, original, and trustworthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silo images (with a white background) are preferable for most product categories.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos should be perfectly lighted, focused, and clear; the product must be kept in the center of the frame, and the front view should be captured clearly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The filename pattern should be \u201ccompany-image-frame.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only include accessories that will be shipped with the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermarks, overlays, additional graphics, and extra filters should be avoided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion category images should be captured with only one model who has to remain as simple as possible while avoiding makeup and nail\/hair art. Avoid showing products in packages except for undergarments or socks\/gloves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placeholders like \u201cImage Coming Soon\u201d OR \u201cNo Image Available\u201d are not acceptable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every image should be according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.walmart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/walmart-marketplace-quickstart-item-setup-content-policies.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walmart\u2019s Trust and Safety standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>5MB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>JPEG (.JPEG\/.JPG), PNG (.png) or BMP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>2000 x 2000 Pixels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Background Color:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>White<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>5. Flipkart<\/h4>\n<p>Flipkart is India\u2019s leading eCommerce platform. It covers 65% of the market share in categories like household, kids, baby, sports, and electronics. In 2020, the company&#8217;s value was 24.9B USD, which has now increased to <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/tech\/funding\/flipkart-infuses-nearly-700-million-in-its-marketplace-and-healthcare-unit\/articleshow\/90576758.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">37.6B USD<\/a>. Competing with other sellers requires strong descriptions and unique product photos edited as per Flipkart&#8217;s specifications. It is not very difficult to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/seller.flipkart.com\/sell-online\/image-guidelines-and-image-uploading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Flipkart&#8217;s image editing guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product should cover at least 85 percent of the entire image frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The background should be white and clutter-free.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add those accessories in the photos, which will be delivered with the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The width and height of images should be at least 1000 pixels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supported file formats are .tiff, .png, .jpeg, and .gif.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product can be represented from different angles in 7-9 pictures; however, the first photo should present the front view of the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid adding filters and unnecessary editing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Image Frame:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>85%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>1000 Pixels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Background Color:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>White<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>6. Alibaba<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alibaba Group is a Chinese marketplace and a tech-enabled platform that connects multiple business players in a network. It is famous for its B2B sales services. As this marketplace primarily deals with businesses, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rule.alibaba.com\/rule\/detail\/2048.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">product editing guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also different from other marketplaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product photo size should be less than 3MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product photo files can be uploaded on the website in .jpg and .png format only.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The file&#8217;s name should be saved in English or Numeric form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add product photos taken from different angles; however, only six photos are allowed for each product. If anyone wants to add more images for description purposes, they can use the Detailed Description section to upload more images.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The background should be transparent and monochrome.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermarks can be added to the photos for copyright purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended resolution for product photos 1000&#215;1000 pixels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>3MB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>.jpg and .png<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>1000&#215;1000 pixels<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background Color:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Monochrome<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Google Shopping<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is effortless to list your products on Google Shopping if your image size requirements are met. Photos not meeting the conditions will be rejected by the Merchant Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A seller can upload up to 11 full-size images with Google Shopping. While the minimum dimensions are smaller, they recommend the images be at least 800 px square for the best results. Google may crop your images automatically to determine the best display for your product. Other<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/merchants\/answer\/6324350?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> significant requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Google Shopping are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product should cover at least 75%-90% of the entire image frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borders, watermarks, and any kind of text are strictly prohibited from being used while editing photos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The background of the photos should be white; a light gray background is also acceptable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product staging is not allowed for the primary photos; however, it can be used for all other images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only hardware, computer software, and vehicle parts can be displayed using graphics and illustrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>16MB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>GIF (non-animated), TIFF, BMP, PNG<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>250 x 250 Pixels (apparel) \/ 100 x 100 Pixels (non-apparel)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background Color:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Solid white, gray, or light-colored background<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>8. Rakuten Store<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rakuten is headquartered in Japan and is one of the biggest online stores worldwide. In comparison to other platforms, Rakuten provides more control and personalization. Customers can take advantage of loyalty-based membership programs that include benefits like Rakuten Super Points and cash-back offers. Rakuten has defined its guidelines for adding product photos, which are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptable image formats are JPEG and GIF.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product photo dimensions should be 500 px by 500 px.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The background of the photo should be white and clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Images should be taken in the proper light, and editing should be done to make edges sharp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image enhancing services can be used but avoid too much editing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>JPEG and GIF<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0500 px by 500 px<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background Color:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>White<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>9. Shopify<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify is a subscription-based platform that enables anyone to open an online store and sell their products or services worldwide. You can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easily and painlessly create your online store in just a matter of minutes. They<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.shopify.com\/en\/manual\/online-store\/images\/theme-images\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guidelines to add product photos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which retailers must follow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The width to height ratio for all images should be the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First images will be featured, and they\u2019ll appear on the store\u2019s homepage, cart, and checkout page, so they should be clear and original.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retailers can add 250 photos for each product in different formats. Shopify will automatically resize the images for mobile screen view; however, sometimes, photos need to be edited manually for a better mobile screen view.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Images should be 800 px square.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum file size should be 20MB, and the recommended size is 2048 x 2048 pixels for each product photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The resolution should be 4472 x 4472 pixels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>20 MB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Type:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>800 x 800 px (min)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>4472 x 4472 px<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>10. Aliexpress<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aliexpress is the retail branch of Alibaba based in China that sells directly to consumers B2C. It offers a wide range of items from simple household accessories to complex high-machinery electronics. Aliexpress gained popularity sooner than expected thanks to its reasonable rates and easy delivery options and is now one of the biggest online marketplaces. Being a retailer, you must follow the guidelines suggested by their website to attract more customers and enhance the visibility of your products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Image requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum number of photos allowed per product is 5.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand logo can be added in the top left corner of the photo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The photo&#8217;s borders should be 220 x 80 px with 20 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos taken from different angles can enhance the product visualization; however, images from the side or back of the product should be avoided to add as primary photos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The width and height of the photos should be equal, i.e., 800 x 800 px OR 1000 x 1000 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Size:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a05 MB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo Format:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>JPEG or PNG<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>600 \u00d7 800px or more<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a seller or a vendor in globally recognized marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Alibaba, Etsy, Flipkart, Rakuten, or Walmart, you have to compete with an array of strategies to surpass your competitors. To do so, nothing can be better than premium, high-quality product photos. However, the marketplaces mentioned above each have their own set of guidelines for editing product photos, and if you\u2019re targeting more than one market, it can be difficult to remember all the specific rules. This guide will provide all the information you need in one place. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The success of any e-commerce store today is largely determined by its ability to effectively convey information visually. 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