image link [image_link]

When to use

Required for all products.

If you have multiple, different images of the product, submit the main image using the image link [image_link] attribute, and include all other images with the additional image link [additional_image_link] attribute.

Format

Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure Google understands the data you're submitting.

For details on when and how to submit values in English, learn more about submitting your product data.

Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to make sure you submit high-quality data for your products.

Minimum requirements

These are the requirements you'll need to meet to show your product on Google. If you don't follow these requirements, we'll disapprove your product and let you know in the Diagnostics page of your Manufacturer Center account.

• Use a URL that points to an image in a supported file format.
• Start with http:// or https:// and comply with RFC 3986. For example: http://example.com/image1.jpg.
• Replace any symbols or spaces with URL encoded entities. For example, if your URL contains an ampersand ( & ), then replace it with %26. If your URL contains a comma ( , ), then replace it with %2C.
• Make sure your URL can be crawled by Google. For example, ensure your robots.txt file is configured correctly. Learn more about robots.txt files.

Best practices

These best practices can help you go beyond the basic requirements to optimize your product data for performance.

Use an image that shows a clear view of the main product. Any additional views of the product can be submitted with the additional image link [additional_image_link] attribute.

Submit a unique image that represents the distinguishing details of each variant. For example, you sell a couch with two variants, one is green and the other is blue. You submit the first variant, green, with an image of the green couch. You submit the second variant, blue, with an image of the blue couch. The green couch should not use an image of the blue couch, and vice versa.

Show the correct variant. Make sure that your image matches the color [color], pattern [pattern], and material [material] attributes. Here's an example showing why we recommend that you show the correct variant.

For variants based on color, show only 1 variant. Don’t use an image that shows multiple variants.

Ensure the best performance by using the highest quality images. Submit the largest, highest resolution, full-size image you have for the product, up to 64 megapixels and 10MB file size. We recommend images of at least 800 x 800 pixels.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Frame your product in the image space so that it takes up no less than 75%, but not more than 90%, of the full image.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Use a solid white or transparent background. These background colors ensure that your image works with a variety of design elements.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Show a single unit of the product.

Keep in mind that we may automatically crop your image as we experiment with the best display options for the Shopping ad format. The purpose of the cropping is to focus the image more on the product.

Don't include any product that's not sold together with the main product. For example, if you sell a pair of shoes don’t include other accessories like a pair of glasses, a handbag or a dress in the photo unless the products are sold together.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Don't scale up an image or submit a thumbnail.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Image guidelines

Follow these guidelines to make sure your image meets our requirements and is optimized for the best performance.

Minimum requirements

These are the requirements you'll need to meet to show your product on Google. If you don't follow these requirements, we'll disapprove your product and let you know in the Diagnostics page of your Manufacturer Center account.

Meet these image size requirements:

• At least 800 x 800 pixels
• No image larger than 64 megapixels
• No image file larger than 10MB

The result will be a high quality image displaying your product at its best. Here's an example showing why we can't accept images that don't meet the requirement:

Accurately display the the entire product and include minimal or no product staging. Here's an example showing why we can't accept images that don't meet the requirement:

Make sure your image shows all pieces included in the product. This way customers can clearly identify what is included.

Don't use a placeholder or an image that doesn't show your product. Use the additional image link [additional_image_link] attribute to submit other images that might be helpful to users, such as other views of the product or images that show the results of the product.

Placeholders don’t allow customers to clearly see what they are buying. Here's an example showing why we can't accept images that don't meet the requirement:

Don't use a generic image, graphic, or illustration that is not the actual product image. You can add these types of images with the additional image link [additional_image_link] attribute.

Exception: A generic image, graphic, or illustration is allowed for a product in these categories:

• Hardware (ID: 632)
• Vehicles & Parts (ID: 888)
• Software > Computer Software (ID: 313)

Don't use a logo or icon instead of an actual product image.

Exception: Software logos or icons can represent your software product in this category:

• Software > Computer Software (ID: 313)

Don't use a single-color image that is only a square of color.

Exception: A single-color image is allowed for a product in these categories:

• Vehicle Paint (ID: 3812)
• Craft Paint, Ink & Glaze (ID: 505378)
• Painting Consumables (ID: 503740)

Don't use an image that contains promotional elements or content that covers the product. Examples of promotional elements include:

• Calls to action, for example, "buy"
• Service-related information such as extended warranty
• Free shipping
• Price information
• Promotional adjectives, for example, "best", "cheap"
• Condition or compatibility, for example, "new", "2-piece", "adaptable"
• Any overlay, for example, "watermarks", "brand names", "logos"
• Barcodes
• Retailer name
• Retailer logo

Here's an example showing why we can't accept images that don't meet the requirement:

Don't use an image with a border. To ensure that your image works with a variety of design elements, don’t include borders around your image. Here's an example showing why we can't accept images that don't meet the requirement:

Best practices

These best practices can help you go beyond the basic requirements to optimize your product data for performance.

Use an image that shows a clear view of the main product. Any additional views of the product can be submitted with the additional image link [additional_image_link] attribute.

Submit a unique image that represents the distinguishing details of each variant. For example, you sell a couch with two variants, one is green and the other is blue. You submit the first variant, green, with an image of the green couch. You submit the second variant, blue, with an image of the blue couch. The green couch should not use an image of the blue couch, and vice versa.

Show the correct variant. Make sure that your image matches the color [color], pattern [pattern], and material [material] attributes. Here's an example showing why we recommend that you show the correct variant.

For variants based on color, show only 1 variant. Don’t use an image that shows multiple variants.

Ensure the best performance by using the highest quality images. Submit the largest, highest resolution, full-size image you have for the product, up to 64 megapixels and 10MB file size. We recommend images of at least 800 x 800 pixels.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Frame your product in the image space so that it takes up no less than 75%, but not more than 90%, of the full image.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Use a solid white or transparent background. These background colors ensure that your image works with a variety of design elements.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Show a single unit of the product.

Keep in mind that we may automatically crop your image as we experiment with the best display options for the Shopping ad format. The purpose of the cropping is to focus the image more on the product.

Don't include any product that's not sold together with the main product. For example, if you sell a pair of shoes don’t include other accessories like a pair of glasses, a handbag or a dress in the photo unless the products are sold together.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Don't scale up an image or submit a thumbnail.

Here's an example showing why we make this recommendation:

Examples