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Shopify product image size
The size and file limits for Shopify product images, the square size that usually looks best, and how to prepare a matching set of photos.
Cut out a whole product range
In short
- Maximum: any size up to 5000 × 5000 px, or 25 megapixels.
- File size: smaller than 20 MB.
- For square images, 2048 × 2048 px usually displays best.
- PNG is the best format, then JPEG. TIFF, BMP, GIF, SVG, HEIC and WebP are also accepted.
- Use one consistent height-to-width ratio for your main images so collection pages line up.
The limits at a glance
| Item | What Shopify says |
|---|---|
| Largest size | Up to 5000 × 5000 px or 25 megapixels |
| Largest file | Smaller than 20 MB |
| Square images | 2048 × 2048 px usually displays best |
| Best format | PNG, then JPEG |
| Also accepted | TIFF, BMP, GIF, SVG, HEIC, WebP (animated GIF and WebP work) |
Shopify does not set one required ratio. What matters is that your main images share the same one. Mixed shapes make collection grids look uneven.
Keep the set consistent
Pick one shape for every product, such as square, and one background style. Square is the easiest to keep consistent because it works in grids, on phones and in marketplaces too.
- Same ratio for all main images.
- Same background colour and lighting.
- Same amount of space around the product.
- Keep files well under the 20 MB limit so pages load fast.
Prepare a matching set
In CutLift the background removal is free, runs on your device and adds no watermark. A free account is needed to download.
- 1Cut out the productOpen a photo in the background remover and fix any missed areas.
- 2Set the backgroundUse a plain colour, or pure white.
- 3Crop squareUse the 1 : 1 crop ratio so every product has the same shape.
- 4Save at 2048 pxOpen Convert, set the longest side to 2048 px and save as PNG or JPG.
For a full catalogue, batch background removal (CutLift Pro) applies the same settings to a whole folder.
Questions
What is the maximum Shopify image size?
Any size up to 5000 × 5000 pixels, or 25 megapixels, and smaller than 20 MB.
What size is best for square product images?
Shopify says 2048 × 2048 pixels usually displays best.
Which format is best?
Shopify names PNG as best, followed by JPEG. Other formats, including WebP and HEIC, are accepted.
Do all images need the same ratio?
Shopify gives no required ratio, but advises one consistent ratio for featured and main images so collection pages match.
Can I prepare product images for free?
Yes. CutLift removes backgrounds, crops and saves PNG or JPG for free in your browser, with no watermark.
Sources
Checked on 9 November 2026. Rules change: if something here is out of date, tell us at [email protected].