What size is recommended for product photos using the Pipeline theme? I am doing 1000 X 1000 and just want to be sure that is adequate.
Thank you!
Hello @Bicknee
Product image size:
We recommend square dimensions like 2048 x 2048. Shopify has increased the size recommendation to meet the needs for 4k displays. To support higher resolution monitors try to use images that are 4472 x 4472. High resolution photos will look more polished and professional to your customers. For square product images, a size of 2048 x 2048 pixels usually looks best.
Product image ratio:
Using 1:1 ratio works best for product pages and collection pages. Your image can be as small as 1200x1200 or as large as 4472x 4472. Keeping 1:1 ratio will produce the best results especially on product pages.
Image format:
Save your images in .JPG format without any compression. Use 100% quality with sRGB. When you use .PNG images, Shopify won’t be able to handle compression to serve the right version for the shopper’s device. The result is a very slow loading site especially on collection and product pages. The result will also have a negative experience for mobile customers. Using large .JPG images will allow Shopify to handle the compression and display high quality images for your customers.
Ok…so I am completely new to everything website related. I have a photographer taking product photos for me. He is shooting the images and sending me the photos at 4472x4472. I should resize them and upload them to the site at 2048x2048 though correct? I have around 1800 products so I just want to make sure I am doing this properly before I actually start uploading the photos. Will it make my site slow?