Listing workbench

WooCommerce
image requirements.

Store product images. The table separates published requirements from our suggested export settings.

Last checked October 29, 2026 · WooCommerce documentation

Published guidance for WooCommerce
FieldSource guidance
Recommended minimum800 × 800 pixels
Image rolesMain product, catalog and thumbnail
Display sizesGenerated by the store and theme
File capNo universal cap in this guide; hosting settings also matter

This is a recommended starting size, not a universal hard limit. Detailed products may need a larger source.

A practical preparation workflow

Inspect the actual product page and the catalog grid. If thumbnails look soft, first check the theme’s generated image dimensions and crop settings. Repeatedly enlarging an already small upload cannot recover the missing detail.

The preset opens a 800 × 800 pixel canvas. It keeps the subject’s proportions while arranging it on a square background. Run the mask, inspect the edge and adjust padding before export. Smart product framing can find the subject, center it at the preset fill, and download in one action. Fill and background choices are identified in the studio.

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Check the file and the listing

Export a copy, then open the downloaded file before uploading it. Check the smallest meaningful details: printed labels, fine edges, facial features or material texture. Look for clipped corners and unexpected white or transparent areas. Keep the original alongside the export so you can make another version without repeatedly compressing the same pixels.

Next, inspect the image inside the actual listing interface. A source image can be valid while the site’s thumbnail crop cuts off something important. Review both the main image and the smaller preview. When a guide does not publish a file cap or exact dimension, this page leaves the field unknown. It does not turn our workspace preset into a platform requirement.

The instructions here cover the specific surface named above. Other ad products, regional marketplaces and mobile workflows may use different rules. Follow the linked official page and any requirement shown in your current uploader. Backdropless does not submit images, inspect your account or certify acceptance.

Questions that come up

Is the preset an official approval?

No. It sets a useful canvas based on the cited guidance. The platform still evaluates the image, product category and listing. Recommendations and hard limits are identified separately in the table.

Should I remove the background?

Only when the channel permits it and the product stays accurate. Review the mask for missing edges, accessories or condition details before publishing.

What if the upload is still rejected?

Read the platform’s current error message. File type, file size, dimensions, category policy and account settings can each cause a rejection. A successful local export only verifies that the image file was created.

Sources & method

Last checked: . Official rules can change. Calculated presets are identified separately.

  1. Adding Product Images and Galleries. WooCommerce documentation. Checked 2026-10-29.
  2. Published tool specifications. Backdropless. Checked 2026-10-29.