How to Edit Photos for Amazon Product Listings

Amazon Product Photo Requirements in 2026

Amazon enforces strict image standards to keep listings consistent and professional. The main image (MAIN) must have a pure white background (RGB 255,255,255), show only the product with no accessories or props unless part of the product, fill at least 85% of the image frame, and be at least 1000 pixels on the longest side (1600px recommended for zoom). Images must be JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or GIF format. No text, logos, watermarks, or borders are allowed on the main image. Secondary images have more flexibility but still cannot contain offensive content or violate Amazon's style guides.

Common Photo Issues That Get Amazon Listings Suppressed

• Background is off-white or gray instead of pure white (RGB 255,255,255)
• Product doesn't fill enough of the frame, leaving too much white space
• Shadows or reflections visible on the white background
• Image resolution too low for the zoom feature (under 1000px)
• Watermarks, text overlays, or brand logos on the main image
• Props or lifestyle elements in the main product image

Getting a Pure White Background Right

The number one reason Amazon suppresses product listings is an imperfect white background. Even if it looks white to the eye, Amazon's automated checks reject backgrounds that aren't exactly RGB 255,255,255. Professional studios use lightboxes and post-processing to achieve this. With EditThisPic, you can skip the studio entirely. Upload your product photo and tell the AI to 'replace the background with pure white.' The AI isolates the product precisely, even handling tricky edges like mesh fabric, glass, or thin handles, and places it on a perfectly white background.

Optimizing Secondary Images for Conversions

Amazon allows up to 8 additional images beyond the main photo. These are your opportunity to show the product in use, highlight features, and build trust. Use lifestyle shots with enhanced lighting, infographic images with dimensions or callouts, close-up detail shots, and scale comparison images. EditThisPic can enhance lighting in dim product photos, sharpen blurry detail shots, and clean up lifestyle images so the product stands out.

Image Dimensions and File Size Guidelines

Amazon recommends 1600px or larger on the longest side to enable the zoom feature, which significantly increases conversion rates. The minimum is 1000px. Keep aspect ratios at 1:1 (square) for best display in search results. File size must be under 10MB. If your images are too small, EditThisPic's AI upscaling can increase resolution without making the image look blurry or pixelated. If too large, export at a lower quality setting after editing.

Efficient Workflow for Multiple Product Photos

If you're listing several products, EditThisPic makes batch editing straightforward. Upload each photo, use the same prompt for consistency: 'replace background with pure white, center the product.' For secondary images, describe the specific enhancement: 'brighten the lighting and increase contrast' or 'sharpen the product details.' Each edit takes seconds, so you can process an entire catalog quickly without expensive photo editing software.