Best Practices for Product Images on NEPA Marketplace #

High-quality product images are crucial for attracting customers and driving sales on NEPA Marketplace. Clear, well-lit images help shoppers understand what they’re buying and instill confidence in your products.

Image Specifications #

To ensure your product images display correctly and load quickly, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Standard Size: 600px x 600px. This square format ensures your images look crisp and consistent across the site.
• File Format: .jpg. This format offers excellent compression and image quality.
• File Size: Under 100KB. Smaller file sizes ensure faster loading times, improving the customer experience.

Why These Specifications Matter #

• Consistency: Uniform image sizes create a professional and cohesive look for your shop.
• Loading Speed: Smaller file sizes mean faster loading times, which is essential for keeping customers engaged.
• Mobile Optimization: These specifications ensure your images look great on all devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Image Shrinking Services #

If your images exceed the recommended file size, you can use image shrinking services to reduce their size without significantly compromising quality. Here are two recommended options:

• TinyPNG: https://tinypng.com/
• Image Compressor: https://imagecompressor.com/

These services use smart compression techniques to reduce file sizes while maintaining image clarity.

File Size Limits and Error Messages #

NEPA Marketplace has file size and format limits to maintain site performance. If you attempt to upload images that exceed these limits, you will receive the following error messages:

• File size exceeds 1MB. Please use an image shrinking service like TinyPNG – https://tinypng.com/ or Image Compressor – https://imagecompressor.com/ to reduce the file size.
• Invalid file type. Only JPG and PNG images are allowed.
  

Tips for High-Quality Product Images #

• Use good lighting: Natural light is often the best option.
• Show multiple angles: Provide various perspectives of your product.
• Use a clean background: A plain, uncluttered background helps your product stand out.
• Show product details: Capture close-up shots of important features.
• Use consistent styling: Maintain a consistent style for all your product images.

By following these best practices, you can create compelling product images that attract customers and boost your sales on NEPA Marketplace.