The Right Photo Size for Mercado Livre, Shopee and Amazon in 2026

Wrong-sized product photos are one of the most common mistakes made by sellers just starting out on marketplaces. Images that are too small get pixelated, images with the wrong aspect ratio get cropped by the platform, and this directly impacts conversion rate. In this guide, you'll find the recommended dimensions for each platform and how to adjust your photos quickly and for free.

Photo size for Mercado Livre

Mercado Livre recommends square images with a minimum resolution of 1200 × 1200 pixels. The platform accepts JPG and PNG, and the maximum file size is 10MB.

Specification	Recommended value
Ideal dimension	1200 × 1200 px
Minimum dimension	500 × 500 px
Aspect ratio	1:1 (square)
Format	JPG or PNG
Background	White (#FFFFFF)
Maximum size	10 MB

💡 Mercado Livre tip: use a pure white background in the main photos. Photos with a colored background or text are accepted in secondary images, but not on the cover.

Photo size for Shopee

Shopee requires square images with a minimum of 1024 × 1024 pixels. The platform's algorithm favors listings with high-quality photos, so it's worth investing in maximum resolution.

Specification	Recommended value
Ideal dimension	1024 × 1024 px
Minimum dimension	1024 × 1024 px
Aspect ratio	1:1 (square)
Format	JPG or PNG
Background	White recommended
Maximum size	2 MB

Photo size for Amazon

Amazon has the strictest criteria among the major marketplaces. The main image's shortest side must be at least 1000 pixels to enable zoom — a feature that significantly boosts conversion. The ideal is 2000 × 2000 pixels.

Specification	Recommended value
Ideal dimension	2000 × 2000 px
Minimum for zoom	1000 px on the shortest side
Aspect ratio	1:1 (square)
Format	JPG (preferred), PNG or GIF
Background	Pure white — required on the cover
Product in the image	Minimum 85% of the space

💡 Amazon tip: the product must take up at least 85% of the image area. Photos with too much empty space around the product get rejected.

How to resize your photos for free

ImageTools' image resizer already has ready-made presets for Mercado Livre, Shopee, and Amazon. Just upload the photo, click the preset for the platform you want, and download. All in the browser, nothing to install.

Go to the resize image tool
Upload your product photo
Click the preset: Mercado Livre, Shopee, or Amazon
Download as JPG or PNG

Resize your product photos now

Ready-made presets for Mercado Livre, Shopee, and Amazon. Free, no sign-up.

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Extra tips for product photos that sell more

Pure white background: use our background removal tool to give any photo a professional white background
High resolution: never enlarge a small image to a higher resolution — the photo will lose quality
Multiple angles: use all the secondary photo slots available on the platform to show product details
Compress after resizing: use the image compressor to reduce the file size with no loss of visual quality

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same photo on all three marketplaces?

Yes, as long as it's at least 2000 × 2000 pixels (Amazon's requirement). At that size, the image automatically meets Mercado Livre's and Shopee's requirements too.

Does the background need to be white on every marketplace?

For the main image (cover), yes. Mercado Livre, Shopee, and Amazon all require a white background in the main photo. Secondary photos can have other backgrounds.

Can I have text on the product photo?

Not in the main image — the platforms reject photos with overlaid text, watermarks, or logos. In secondary images, it's allowed and even recommended to highlight product features.