1. Cluttered or distracting backgrounds
A messy table, a patterned wall, or a stray cable pulls attention from the product. Fix: shoot against a plain surface. If you already have photos, cut the product out with the Background Remover and place it on white or a soft colour. For a full workflow see removing a background step by step.
2. Inconsistent backgrounds and sizes across the catalogue
When each product has a different background, crop and zoom, the shop looks unplanned. Fix: choose a standard canvas, such as 1200×1200 square, and place every product the same way with the Image Resizer using “Fit inside and pad”.
3. Poor lighting
Harsh flash creates glare and hard shadows. Dim light makes colours muddy. Fix: use soft daylight from a window with a white card or sheet as a reflector. Avoid mixing light colours.
4. Colour that does not match reality
Returns often come from “not as described”. Fix: set the white balance, keep editing mild, and compare the picture with the product on a calibrated screen if you can.
5. Only one picture
A single front view leaves questions. Fix: include several angles, a close-up of material or detail, the product in use, and a scale reference such as a hand or a ruler.
6. No sense of scale
Buyers misjudge size. Fix: add a lifestyle shot or state the dimensions in the description and on a picture.
7. Soft focus and camera shake
Blurry images look cheap. Fix: use a tripod or a steady surface, tap to focus on the product, and take extra shots. Do not rely on sharpening to rescue a blurry photo.
8. Crooked or poorly cropped images
Tilted horizons and cut-off corners look careless. Fix: straighten and crop evenly with the Image Cropper and Rotate & Flip, leaving equal margin around the product.
9. Huge files that slow your pages
A 6 MB photo makes product pages crawl on mobile data, and slow pages lose visitors. Fix: resize to the largest size you display (often around 1200–2000 pixels) and compress with the Image Compressor. Our image size and SEO guide covers the technical details.
10. Ignoring marketplace rules
Large marketplaces have image requirements: for example, some require the main image to have a pure white background and minimum dimensions so shoppers can zoom. Fix: read the current guidelines for each marketplace you sell on before you upload, because they change.
A simple checklist before you upload
- Plain, consistent background
- Product fills most of the frame, centred, with equal margins
- Sharp focus and accurate colour
- At least 3–5 images per product, including detail and scale
- File size small enough for fast loading
- Descriptive file names and alt text, such as
blue-ceramic-teapot-front.jpg
These are practical guidelines, not guarantees. Conversion depends on price, reviews, shipping and many other factors, and images are one important part.
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Open Background RemoverFrequently asked questions
What background is best for product photos?
A plain white or light neutral background is the usual choice and is required for the main image on some marketplaces.
How many photos should each product have?
Three to five is a sensible target: front, side or back, detail, scale and in use.
How can I make a white background from a normal photo?
Remove the background and place the product on white. The Background Remover gives a transparent PNG, which you can place on white in any editor.
What size should product photos be?
Square images around 1200–2000 pixels on a side are common, but follow the rules of your platform.
Do I need a professional camera?
No. A modern phone, soft daylight and a plain background are enough for good results.