Shopify Product Image Size Guide (2025 Update)

Best Shopify Product Image Size (2025 Recommended)

Maximum Dimensions

Shopify supports image sizes up to 5000 x 5000 px or 25 megapixels. However, very large images may slow down your store and are not always necessary.

Recommended Size for Product Images

For square product images (most commonly used for uniform display), the ideal size is:

• 2048 x 2048 pixels

This size provides:

• Retina-quality resolution
• Clean zoom functionality
• Professional look across all devices

File Size Limit

• Shopify allows image uploads up to 20 MB per file
• The number of images you can upload depends on your Shopify plan:
  • Basic Shopify: Up to 250 product media items (images, videos, 3D)
  • Shopify Plan: Up to 1,000
  • Advanced Shopify: Up to 5,000

In Shopify collection pages, product images are often displayed side by side. If the images use different aspect ratios (e.g., some square, some vertical), they’ll look misaligned.

Tip: Use a consistent aspect ratio, preferably 1:1 (square), across all your featured images. This ensures your grid layout remains tidy and professional.

Shopify Product Image Formats

Shopify supports a wide range of image formats:

Best Format: PNG or JPEG

• PNG: Best for images that need transparency or sharper edges (like logos or icons)
• JPEG: Best for photographs and lifestyle images; supports compression with minimal quality loss

Other Supported Formats:

• PSD
• TIFF
• BMP
• GIF
• SVG
• HEIC
• WebP

Shopify’s backend uses content negotiation to serve the best image format automatically based on the customer’s browser. For example, WebP may be shown if supported, offering faster load times without quality loss.

How to Optimize Shopify Product Images

Resize the Image

Even though Shopify allows 5000 x 5000 px, that’s overkill in most cases. Stick to 2048 x 2048 px for square images or 800–2048 px wide for other types.

Recommended Tools:

• Canva
• Adobe Photoshop
• Pixelied
• Image Resizer by Shopify

Compress the Image

Compression reduces file size without noticeable quality loss. Smaller files = faster load times.

Compression Tools:

• TinyPNG
• ImageOptim (Mac)
• Kraken.io
• Squoosh

After resizing, you’ll notice the file size is still large. Smart compression removes unused data without sacrificing quality.

Use Descriptive File Names

Instead of IMG_3920.jpg, use names like black-leather-sneakers-men.jpg. This improves image SEO and helps search engines understand what your product is.

How to Add Product Images to Your Shopify Page Using GemPages

Requirements:

• Ensure that GemPages is installed and integrated with your Shopify store.
• Your product must already exist in the Shopify Admin, complete with uploaded product images.

If you’re using GemPages to build your product page, you don’t need to manually upload or insert product images. Simply assign the specific product to your GemPages template. Once assigned, GemPages will automatically sync the product images that were uploaded in your Shopify Admin and display them on the product page.

To learn how to assign a product to a template, refer to this guide: Assign Different Products to a Template.