Shopify Product Photo Requirements & Best Practices
Shopify recommends square images (2048x2048px), consistent white backgrounds, and multiple angles. ShootFlo generates all of these directly within your Shopify admin.
Getting your Shopify product photos right is crucial for conversions. Here are the requirements and best practices:
Shopify Image Requirements: - Recommended size: 2048x2048 pixels - Maximum file size: 20MB - Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP - Aspect ratio: Square (1:1) recommended for consistency - Maximum images per product: 250
Best Practices:
Main Image: - Clean white or light background - Product fills 80-90% of frame - High resolution and sharp focus - Consistent lighting across catalog
Additional Images: - Multiple angles (front, back, side, detail) - Lifestyle/in-use shots - Size reference shots - Close-up detail shots - Color/variant-specific images
How ShootFlo Helps: - Generate white background shots meeting Shopify specs - Create lifestyle photos showing products in use - Produce consistent quality across entire catalog - Direct integration — generate and publish without leaving Shopify - Batch processing for large product catalogs
Image Optimization Tips: - Use descriptive file names (blue-running-shoe-front.jpg) - Add alt text for SEO - Compress images for fast page load - Maintain consistent aspect ratios - Use zoom-friendly resolution
ShootFlo + Shopify Workflow: 1. Install ShootFlo from Shopify App Store 2. Select products from your catalog 3. Generate professional photos with AI 4. Publish directly to product listings 5. No external tools or manual uploads needed
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