Shopify Product Image Size: what it does
Shopify’s Help Center says square product images display best at 2048 × 2048 pixels, and themes look tidiest when every product image has the same shape and the same amount of space around the product. This tool makes that consistent: the AI removes the background on your device, centres the product on white (or your brand colour) at 80% of a 2048 × 2048 frame, and adds a soft shadow. Do it for each product and your collection grid lines up perfectly.
How to use it
- Drop a product photo into the box, paste it with Ctrl+V, or tap to choose one from your phone.
- The first time only, allow the AI model to download. It is saved in your browser, so your photo never has to be uploaded.
- Pick the marketplace. The product is centred on white at that marketplace’s size; adjust the product size in frame and the shadow.
- Download the JPG for that marketplace, or “All sizes (ZIP)” for Amazon, Shopify, Etsy and eBay at once.
Marketplace product photo sizes
| Marketplace | Size (px) | Product fills | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 2048 × 2048 | 80% (our default) | Square 2048 × 2048 usually displays best. Up to 5000 × 5000 px and 20 MB. Shopify Help Center |
| Amazon | 2000 × 2000 | 85%+ (required) | Main image: pure white (RGB 255, 255, 255), product fills 85% or more of the frame, at least 1000 px on the longest side for zoom. Amazon Seller Forums |
| Etsy | 3000 × 2250 | 70% (our default) | At least 2000 px wide and tall; first photo landscape or square, with space around the item so Etsy can crop thumbnails. Files over 1 MB may not finish uploading. Etsy Help |
| eBay | 1600 × 1600 | 85% (our default) | About 1600 × 1600 recommended, at least 500 × 500, up to 12 MB. White backgrounds are generally best. eBay Help |
Tips
- Use the same shape for every product image. Mixed shapes make Shopify themes crop or letterbox them, and the grid looks uneven.
- Keep the same “product size in frame” across a collection so small and large items sit at a consistent size in the grid.
- Shopify accepts product images up to 5000 × 5000 px and 20 MB, but 2048 × 2048 loads faster and still looks sharp when zoomed.
- A brand-colour background works well on Shopify. Choose “Colour” and pick the same colour your theme uses for cards.
- Name the file after the product before uploading (for example blue-ceramic-mug.jpg): it helps image search.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Shopify product image size?
Shopify’s Help Center says that for square product images, 2048 × 2048 px usually displays best. Images can be up to 5000 × 5000 px (25 megapixels) and under 20 MB.
Do Shopify product images have to be square?
No, but most themes are designed around one shape, and square is the most common. Using the same shape for every product keeps the collection grid even.
Can I use a coloured background instead of white?
Yes. Choose “Colour” and pick any colour; the product stays centred with the same shadow.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The background is removed and the image is made in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers.