Choose the theme crop
Check your theme's product-card and media settings before editing the full catalog.
Free Shopify product image tool
Shopify Image Size Checker and Resizer
Upload a product image to check dimensions, megapixels, and file size. Optionally export a proportional product photo on a 2,048 px square canvas.
Shopify product image guide
Shopify image size requirements
Upload limits determine whether Shopify accepts a file. The best storefront dimensions and crop still depend on the theme and how product cards are configured.
| Check | Shopify guidance | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Square product preset | 2,048 × 2,048 px usually displays best | A recommendation, not a universal theme requirement. |
| Maximum dimensions | Up to 5,000 × 5,000 px | The image must also stay within the megapixel limit. |
| Maximum resolution | Up to 25 megapixels | Calculate width × height ÷ 1,000,000. |
| Maximum file size | Below 20 MB | Pixel and file-size limits are checked separately. |
| Product-image formats | PNG, JPEG, WebP, SVG, HEIC, GIF, PSD, TIFF, or BMP | PNG and JPEG are the primary recommendations in Shopify's product-media guidance. |
Consistent storefront grids
Match aspect ratios across featured images
Shopify notes that product images displayed side by side can appear at different sizes. Keeping featured images at one aspect ratio produces a more consistent collection grid, while the exact crop remains theme-dependent.
Use one featured ratio
Apply the same ratio to each product's main image for aligned collection rows.
Preserve source quality
Upload a clear original; changing dimensions cannot restore missing product detail.
FAQ
Shopify image size questions
Guidance checked October 2, 2026. PicDo AI is not affiliated with Shopify.
Read Shopify’s official product-media guideWhat size should Shopify product images be?
Shopify says square product images at 2,048 by 2,048 pixels usually display best. This is a recommendation rather than a universal requirement because the final crop and presentation depend on your theme.
What is the maximum Shopify product image size?
Shopify currently allows product and collection images up to 5,000 by 5,000 pixels or 25 megapixels, with a file size below 20 MB. An image must stay within the applicable pixel and file-size limits.
Do Shopify product images have to be square?
No. Shopify supports other aspect ratios, and the way images display depends on the theme. Using the same aspect ratio for featured images helps products align consistently on collection pages.
Which image formats does Shopify support for products?
Shopify product media supports common formats including PNG, JPEG, WebP, SVG, HEIC, GIF, PSD, TIFF, and BMP. Shopify may convert or serve optimized formats depending on the image and customer browser.
Should I compress product images before uploading to Shopify?
Shopify recommends uploading the best quality image available and uses its CDN to optimize storefront delivery. Keep the source below the upload limits, but avoid aggressive compression that introduces visible artifacts.
Does PicDo AI upload my Shopify image?
No. This checker reads dimensions and file size and creates the optional square JPG locally in your browser. It does not upload the source or consume an AI credit.
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