What are the Image Requirements on Amazon? (Ultimate Guide)

Today’s post shows you exactly how to make your product images look perfect.

Many say that size doesn’t matter, but when it comes to selling your product on Amazon, it does.

Image optimization is different than the part when you want to start cutting corners.

Keeping all the image requirements in mind can be confusing and time-consuming.

This article helps with image editing for Amazon.

In this in-depth guide, you’ll learn about the following:

• Image Requirements on Amazon
• How to Design Product Images 
• How to Edit Amazon Product Images 
• Amazon Image Policy

MarketGap wants to ensure that you’re getting foolproof and tested ways to optimize your product images in this guide. Here, you won’t only get the same information that you would from the Amazon support page. This guide was created for you after analyzing hundreds of thousands of images for Amazon products and finding the best dimensions for you to use.

The guide includes suggestions for sellers of all levels.

So if you want to:

• create perfect sized product images 
• see examples of how to resize an image for Amazon
• learn all about aspect ratios 
• understand Amazon’s image policy better 
• see examples of the best Amazon product images

Let’s get started, and help you make those sales!

What size should product images be?

The best product image size for amazon is 2000×2000 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 1:1.

With these optimized dimensions, Amazon allows for maximum zoom.

Even if you can’t make this exact size, you should adhere to the following rules:

• The minimum and maximum Amazon image dimensions for the longest side are between 500 pixels  – 10,000 pixels.
• It is recommended to use dimensions larger than 1000 pixels on one side.
• Image zoom abilities start when the image is at least 1000 pixels on the longest side and 500 pixels on the shortest. 
• The maximum file size is 10MB per image.
• Allowed file formats: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and GIF (Recommended: JPEG).
• Crop your photo well to maximize product size and limit the white space.

What are Amazon product image requirements? (2022)

Now let’s go deeper into the technical side of Amazon image requirements in 2022.

Every detail page in the Amazon store requires at least one product image, and they recommend providing six photos and one video.

The first image on the product detail page is the “MAIN” image, which is shown to customers in search.

The MAIN image must only show the product you are selling on a white background, and the product needs to fill the image frame.

The additional images can show the product in use or its environment. Try to use different angles and features.

Site standards for all product images:

• The images must accurately represent the product for sale. 
• Your images need to match the title of your product.
• Your product must fill 85% of the image or more.
• The optimal zoom experience for detail pages requires files to be 1600px or larger on the longest side. Zoom has been shown to help enhance sales.
• Your image must be in-focus and professionally lit. It cannot be blurry or pixelated. 
• No nudity or sexually suggestive images are allowed. Kids, baby leotards, underwear, and swimwear must not be shown on a human model. 
• Don’t include any Amazon logos, badges, or trademarks on your images. This applies to all Amazon products, such as Alexa, Prime, or Amazon Smile.

Site standards for main product images:

• As I mentioned, MAIN images must have a pure white background, but try to minimize the white space. – RGB color values of 255, 255, 255.

• You need to use professional photographs of the actual product. Graphics and illustrations won’t be accepted. Refrain from using any accessories or props that might be confusing for customers. 
• Do not include text, logos, borders, color blocks, watermarks, or other graphics on your MAIN image.

• Only use one view of a single product for your MAIN image, and make sure it is of the entire product. 
• Images need to be outside of their packaging. 
• If you use a person to showcase your product, the model must stand. No sitting, kneeling, or lying down. 
• MAIN images for Women’s and Men’s clothing must show the product on a human model or lying flat on a surface. Invisible mannequins are acceptable as long as the product is not obscured.

• MAIN images must not show Kids & Baby clothing on a human model. They must be shown lying flat on a surface or using an invisible mannequin as long as the entire product remains visible.
• MAIN images of shoes must show a single shoe facing left at a 45-degree angle.

You can read the official images for Amazon requirements 2022 here. To find a list of product category-specific image standards, head to the Product page style guides.

What is the best aspect ratio for Amazon photos?

Since I promised to start at the basics, let’s first cover the aspect ratio. It is two numbers divided by a colon that refers to the proportional relationship of the width of an image to its height. The first number is the image’s width, and the second is the height. 

The optimal image aspect ratio can help ensure your Amazon product image is framed optimally. This will influence how your product will look in the thumbnails. 

The widest image ratio you can use for Amazon is 5:1, but as mentioned earlier, a 1:1 ratio is your best choice, if available. 

Amazon listing image Guideline

So we already covered that you can use up to six images for each of your listings, and you now know the Amazon image requirements for your main and secondary images.

You can upload a photo for your listing on Amazon in three ways.

1. Sell on Amazon: Upload your image through the Sell on Amazon page in the Photos section. All sellers are allowed to do this. 
2. Seller Central: Ass a Product tool in Seller Central. You can use the “Add Product” tool to do this. To add additional photos of an item for a specific listing, on the Offer tab, go to the Photos of your item section.
3. Listings Loader tool: Only Professional sellers have access to the Listings Loader tool.

For the official guidelines, head over to the Listing Photos page in Seller Central.

Before, submitting your image files here is a summary of what you need to look out for:

Photo Requirement	List Single Items	Book Loader Feeds
Accepted File Types	JPEG (.jpg) and GIF (.gif)	JPEG (.jpg) and GIF (.gif)
Maximum File Size	10MB	10MB
Image Resolution	72 pixels per inch	72 pixels per inch
Minimum Dimensions*	200 x 200 pixels	One side must be at least 200 pixels but the other may be less
Maximum Dimensions*	2000 x 2000 pixels	10,000 x 10,000 pixels
Maximum Dimension Ratio*	5 to 1 (2:1 or 1:1 preferred)	5 to 1 (2:1 or 1:1 preferred)

How to make product images?

You need to make sure that your images for Amazon are high quality and crystal clear.

Not only because of Amazon’s product image requirements but because you have to stand out amongst all the other sellers.

A blurry photo made with your phone won’t cut it.

Make sure to use professional lighting, a good camera, and a high resolution.

Main Image

Your main image is the most important. This is what will lure people to your listing. Make sure that this meets all the requirements. Take your product photo with a clear white background, and make sure the product fills at least 85% of the whole picture.

You should maximize the space you get from Amazon.

Use the other five images to show your product from different angles in various scenarios.

In these images, you can even use graphics if you want to.

The most critical aspect of standing out from the crowd is to create images for Amazon that are original, interesting, and of excellent quality.

Best product images for Amazon

Here are a few examples of the perfect main product shots.

As long as you are being true to the product, and not trying to deceive while keeping to high standards, you shouldn’t have a problem.

Bad examples

How do I resize an image for Amazon?

You have all the dimensions now, but the image you took is not the correct size.

What can you do?

You have a couple of options.

Make sure that you start with the maximum image size.

With each editing and saving, your image quality can worsen.

If you have Photoshop, you can head to the program, and crop the image there.

And if you need a free solution, you can use Pixlr.

Here is a quick recap on the recommended Amazon product image dimensions:

Photo Requirement	List Single Items	Book Loader Feeds
Minimum Dimensions*	200 x 200 pixels	One side must be at least 200 pixels but the other may be less
Maximum Dimensions*	2000 x 2000 pixels	10,000 x 10,000 pixels
Maximum Dimension Ratio*	5 to 1 (2:1 or 1:1 preferred)	5 to 1 (2:1 or 1:1 preferred)

Amazon product image template

Canva has an Amazon product image template, where you can find inspiration for your images.

However, this is set to 1080×1080 pixels.

So why the aspect ratio of 1:1 is correct? The size could be bigger, 2000×2000 pixels.

Luckily, you can create custom sizes on Canva as well.

So create a custom size of 2000×2000 pixels, upload your image, and position it into the white square provided.

Can I put my logo on Amazon pictures?

You must not put any text, logos, or graphics on your main image.

But you could put it on your secondary images.

However, you also have the option to upload the logo on your listing in Sellers Central. Select the ‘Your Info & Policies’ link from ‘Settings’. Click ‘Profile’ on the ‘Your Information & Policies’ page. Locate the ‘Seller Logo’ section, and click the upload button.

Make sure your logo image size is 120 by 30 pixels and the file size is a maximum of 2MB.

Can I use Google images for Amazon listing?

No, this will not be allowed.

I recommend using your own photos for your listings.

This is the most foolproof way to sell.

Can I use Alibaba pictures on Amazon?

Yes, you can use Alibaba pictures on Amazon.

You must ask for permission from your supplier.

While this is allowed, it is not recommended because of the following reasons:

1. Some of the Alibaba pictures are low-quality 
2. They might be copied from other sellers/suppliers
3. These images won’t necessarily comply with Amazon product image policies.

I would always recommend using unique, original, and professional pictures for your product listings.

Set your standards high, and avoid shortcuts, as Amazon is a highly competitive market. 

Can I use other sellers’ pictures on Amazon?

Technically, yes. When you upload a picture to Amazon, you permit them to use it on their site.

This means that other sellers can also use it for the same product.

However, you can’t use other sellers’ pictures on a different site from Amazon, which breaches copyright.

Who owns Amazon images?

Amazon owns the images on its website.

If you upload your product images to Amazon, you grant them permission to use it.

Q&A

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