How to Edit Photos for Google Business Profile

Why Google Business Profile Photos Matter

Businesses with photos on their Google Business Profile get 42% more direction requests and 35% more click-throughs to their website. The photos that show up in Google Maps and local search results are often the first impression a customer has of your business. Poorly lit, cluttered, or low-quality images send people to your competitor. A few quick edits can make the difference.

Google Business Profile Photo Requirements

• Format: JPG or PNG
• Size: Between 10KB and 5MB
• Resolution: Minimum 720x720 pixels, recommended 720x720 square
• Aspect ratio: Square (1:1) for profile and logo, landscape (16:9) for cover photos
• No heavy filters, excessive text overlays, or significant alterations that misrepresent the business
• Photos should accurately represent the business, products, or services

Common Photo Problems That Hurt Your Listing

Dark interiors are the most common issue — restaurant dining rooms, retail stores, and offices shot without proper lighting look uninviting. Cluttered backgrounds distract from the subject. Yellow or blue color casts from mixed indoor lighting make spaces look cheap. Blurry photos from phone cameras in low light suggest a business that doesn't care about quality. Each of these is fixable with a single AI edit.

Essential Edits for Business Photos

Start with lighting: 'brighten this photo and fix the color balance' transforms dim interior shots into welcoming spaces. Remove distracting elements: 'remove the trash can near the entrance' or 'clean up the messy cables on the counter.' For food photography, 'make the colors more vibrant and appetizing' brings dishes to life. Exterior shots benefit from 'replace the overcast sky with a clear blue sky' to make your storefront look inviting.

Photos Every Business Should Upload

• Exterior: Storefront from the street, entrance, signage, parking area
• Interior: Main space, seating areas, checkout/reception, decor details
• Products: Best sellers, new arrivals, menu items, service results
• Team: Staff at work, team photo, owner portrait
• At work: Service being performed, behind-the-scenes, customer interactions (with permission)

Tips for Photos That Convert

Shoot during golden hour for exteriors — the warm light makes any building look better. For interiors, turn on all the lights and supplement with natural light from windows. Shoot from customer eye level, not from above or below. Keep the frame uncluttered. If you can't reshoot, AI fixes every one of these issues after the fact: brighten, color correct, remove objects, even change the time of day.