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Square product images: why 1:1 works best for listings
Why square product images are the safest choice for marketplace grids, and how to make them without cropping the product.
Why square wins
Most marketplace and storefront grids display product images in square cells. If you upload a wide or tall image, the platform may crop it automatically, sometimes cutting off part of the product.
Starting from a square image gives you control over framing instead of leaving it to an automatic crop.
Add padding instead of cropping
If your product is not naturally square, place it on a square canvas with even padding rather than cropping into it. This keeps the whole product visible and centered.
Consistent padding across your catalog also makes your storefront look more professional and uniform.
Keep resolution high
A square image still needs enough pixels for zoom. Use a high-resolution source and avoid upscaling small images, which makes them look soft.
Confirm the current minimum and recommended dimensions on each marketplace, since these vary and change over time.
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