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Amazon product image requirements
The current size, background, and format rules for Amazon product images, plus how to prepare main images that pass review and enable zoom.
Amazon product image requirements at a glance
Amazon judges your listing in a fraction of a second, and the main image does most of the work. Getting the technical requirements right is the difference between a listing that goes live cleanly and one that gets suppressed in review.
Use a real, professional photograph of the actual product — no illustrations, drawings, or placeholders for the main image. The product should be in focus, well lit, and clearly recognizable as a thumbnail.
Size, background, and format specs
Dimensions: the longest side should be at least 1000px so Amazon's zoom feature activates; 1600px or larger on the longest side is the recommended target for crisp zoom. The smallest accepted size is 500px on the longest side, but anything under 1000px disables zoom.
Background: the main image must sit on a pure white background (RGB 255, 255, 255). Pure white blends seamlessly with Amazon's search and detail pages and is required for the primary image.
Framing: the product should fill about 85% of the image frame, centered, with no extra props, text, logos, watermarks, or borders on the main image.
Format and color: Amazon accepts JPEG (.jpg), PNG (.png), TIFF (.tif), and GIF (.gif), with JPEG recommended for photographs. Use the sRGB color profile so colors render consistently across devices.
How to meet it with Renderivo
Start by running your photo through the free Amazon image checker, which flags background color, dimensions, and framing issues before you upload, so you are not guessing what Amazon will reject.
If the background is not pure white, use Renderivo to clean it to a true white backdrop, then place the product on a centered square canvas so it fills roughly 85% of the frame at 1000px or larger. New accounts start with free credits, so you can prepare your first main images at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum image size for Amazon product images?
The longest side must be at least 1000px for Amazon's zoom feature to work. The recommended target is 1600px or more on the longest side for sharp zoom; the absolute minimum accepted is 500px, but that size disables zoom.
Does the Amazon main image have to be on a white background?
Yes. The main (primary) product image must be on a pure white background, defined as RGB 255, 255, 255, with no props, text, or watermarks.
Which file formats does Amazon accept for product images?
Amazon accepts JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and GIF. JPEG is recommended for product photos, and images should use the sRGB color profile.
How much of the frame should the product fill?
The product should occupy about 85% of the image frame, centered, so it reads clearly as a small thumbnail in search results.
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