Complete Reference Guide

Shopify Image Sizes Guide 2026

The complete reference for optimal Shopify image dimensions. Get the right sizes for hero banners, product images, collections, logos, and more.

Quick Reference

Product Images

2048 x 2048 px

Square format, 1:1 ratio

Hero Banner

2880 x 1000 px

Wide format for retina

Collection Image

1920 x 720 px

Wide banner format

Complete Image Size Reference

Hero/Banner Images

Full-width images that appear at the top of your homepage or landing pages.

Image TypeDimensionsAspect RatioNotes
Hero Banner (Desktop)2880 x 1000 px2.88:1Optimal for retina displays
Hero Banner (Standard)1920 x 720 px2.67:1Standard HD screens
Slideshow Image2048 x 768 px2.67:1Multiple slides with text overlay
Full-width Banner2560 x 720 px3.56:1Wide promotional banners

Product Images

Images for your product pages, thumbnails, and galleries.

Image TypeDimensionsAspect RatioNotes
Main Product Image2048 x 2048 px1:1Square format, allows zoom
Product Thumbnail800 x 800 px1:1Collection grids, search results
Product Gallery Image1024 x 1024 px1:1Additional product photos
Variant Image800 x 800 px1:1Color/size variant swatches

Collection Images

Featured images for your collection/category pages.

Image TypeDimensionsAspect RatioNotes
Collection Featured Image1920 x 720 px2.67:1Collection page headers
Collection Card Image600 x 600 px1:1Homepage collection grid
Collection Banner (Wide)1600 x 400 px4:1Wide collection banners
Subcollection Image800 x 800 px1:1Nested collection navigation

Logo & Branding

Your store logo and branding elements.

Image TypeDimensionsAspect RatioNotes
Main Logo450 x 250 pxVariesHeader logo, PNG with transparency
Favicon32 x 32 px1:1Browser tab icon
Apple Touch Icon180 x 180 px1:1iOS home screen icon
Social Share Logo1200 x 630 px1.91:1Open Graph meta image

Blog Images

Images for your blog posts and articles.

Image TypeDimensionsAspect RatioNotes
Blog Featured Image1920 x 1080 px16:9Article hero image
Blog Thumbnail600 x 400 px3:2Blog listing page
In-Content Image1200 x 800 px3:2Images within article body
Blog Card Image800 x 450 px16:9Homepage blog section

How Images Display Across Devices

Shopify automatically resizes images for different devices, but starting with the right dimensions ensures crisp display everywhere.

Desktop Display

  • Full-resolution images on retina displays
  • Product zoom functionality requires high-res images
  • Wide banners display in full glory

Mobile Display

  • Shopify serves smaller versions automatically
  • Square product images work best on mobile
  • Consider focal point for cropped banners

Image Optimization Tips

Use WebP Format

WebP images are 25-35% smaller than JPEG/PNG while maintaining quality. Shopify automatically serves WebP to supported browsers.

Enable Lazy Loading

Most modern Shopify themes include lazy loading. This loads images only when they're about to enter the viewport.

Compress Before Uploading

Use tools like TinyPNG, Squoosh, or ImageOptim to compress images before uploading to Shopify.

Add Descriptive Alt Text

Include keywords naturally in your alt text. This helps SEO and accessibility.

Use Consistent Aspect Ratios

Keep product images at the same aspect ratio for a clean, professional grid layout.

Consider Mobile First

Over 70% of ecommerce traffic is mobile. Ensure images look great on smaller screens.

Recommended File Formats

FormatBest ForNotes
WebPAll images (when possible)25-35% smaller than JPEG, supported by all modern browsers
JPEGProduct photos, bannersGreat for photos, use 80-85% quality
PNGLogos, graphics with transparencyLarger file size, but supports transparency
SVGIcons, logos (vector)Infinitely scalable, tiny file size

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