Amazon is one of the world's largest shoe retailers — and on Amazon, your product photos are your storefront. Amazon's strict image requirements and the competitive shoe category means photos need to be technically perfect and commercially compelling. At imgresizr.com, you can optimise shoe photos for Amazon listings at the correct specifications, for free.
Amazon Shoe Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Main image background | Pure white (#FFFFFF) required |
| Minimum size | 1000×1000px |
| Recommended size | 2000×2000px or larger |
| Format | JPG preferred |
| Product coverage | 85% minimum of frame |
How to Optimise Shoe Photos for Amazon at imgresizr.com
Upload your shoe photo to imgresizr.com. For the main product image (Amazon requires pure white background), use the Background Colour tool to set #FFFFFF. The shoe must occupy at least 85% of the image frame — crop tightly around the shoe using the Crop tool, leaving minimal white space. Use the Resize tool to set 2000×2000px minimum. Use the Enhance tool to sharpen shoe detail: stitching, sole edges, material texture, and any logos or branding should be clearly visible. Ensure colour accuracy — shoe colours are one of the most common reasons for returns on Amazon. For additional images (secondary shots), you can use lifestyle backgrounds and multiple angles. Compress to under 10MB for Amazon upload. Create a minimum of 7 images per listing: main shot, side view, top view, sole view, detail close-up, lifestyle shot, and size chart.
Amazon Shoe Listing Photo Tips
- The zoom-in feature requires a minimum 1000×1000px source — go to 2000×2000px for crisp zoom quality
- Include all colourways as separate listings, each with their own main white-background photo
- A lifestyle shot (shoe being worn in context) as the 2nd or 3rd image significantly increases conversion
- Show the sole and insole — buyers want to assess construction quality
Optimise shoe photos for Amazon listings at the correct specifications, free at imgresizr.com.