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Done for you · Product images
Shopify Product Image Optimization: Fast, consistent product images, prepared for you
Product Uploads sizes, compresses, names, and describes your product images, then matches each one to the right product and variant in Shopify.
Free, custom quote for every job. We reply within one business day, often the same day.
Not sure yet? Send us a sample of your product data and we will show you.
- Consistent sizes and crops across your catalog
- Descriptive file names and alt text on every image
- Images matched to the right variant, in the order you choose
| File | Size | Alt text |
|---|---|---|
| IMG_4471.png | 6.8 MB | (none) |
| IMG_4472.png | 7.1 MB | (none) |
| final_FINAL2.jpg | 5.4 MB | (none) |
In your Shopify storeExample
Ceramic Mug, Speckled Blue
- File names
- ceramic-mug-speckled-blue-1.webp
- Format
- WebP, compressed
- Crop
- Square, same as the catalog
- Alt text
- Speckled blue ceramic mug, side view
- Variant
- Matched to Speckled Blue
Example images. Heavy, unnamed files in, light, described images out.
- 22+years of experience in retail, wholesale and e-commerce
- 100K+products managed
- WorldwideAn Australian business serving Shopify stores worldwide
- Freequote, custom to every job
At a glance
Shopify product image optimization at a glance
Product image optimization makes your Shopify images load fast and look consistent while staying sharp. Product Uploads resizes, compresses, names, and adds alt text to each image, then attaches it to the right product and variant.
Updated
- What
- Product images sized, compressed, named, and given alt text, then matched to the right products and variants in your Shopify store.
- Who
- Product Uploads, an Australian business based in Wentworth Point, NSW.
- Price
- A free, custom quote for every job. Pricing is flexible and depends on the size of your business: smaller stores often pay per product, and larger stores can move to a monthly retainer for an unlimited number of products.
- How to start
- Send the quote form on this page, or email hello@productuploads.com.
All facts (5 more)
- Where
- Shopify stores worldwide.
- Timeline
- Setup usually takes up to two days, starting with a meeting to agree your rules. Typically 50 to 200 products a day, depending on how much each product needs. We work to your deadline and can hold products until your launch date.
- Reply time
- We reply within one business day, often the same day.
- Store access
- You add our team to your store by email, with permission to manage products, collections, and product data only. We never need your owner password or full store access.
- Good fit for
- Stores with large supplier photos, mixed crops and backgrounds, or images without alt text.
The problem, and the fix
What slows product images down, and how we fix it
Most slow product pages carry images far larger than the screen needs. We prepare each image for the web and for search before it reaches your store.
- 01
Supplier photos are several megabytes each
How we fix it:We resize and compress every image so pages load fast without visible loss of quality.
- 02
Crops, backgrounds, and sizes don't match
How we fix it:We bring images to one size and crop, so collection pages look consistent.
- 03
Files are named IMG_4471 and have no alt text
How we fix it:We give each image a descriptive file name and alt text that describes the product.
- 04
The wrong image shows when a shopper picks a color
How we fix it:We attach each image to its variant and set the image order you want.
What we handle
What our image optimization service includes
Every product image prepared, described, and placed, as part of an upload or for your existing catalog.
Size and format
- Resized to the dimensions your theme uses
- Compressed for fast loading
- WebP or JPEG, as you prefer
Consistency
- One crop and aspect ratio across the catalog
- Consistent background and padding on request
- Main image chosen to your rules
Search
- Descriptive file names
- Alt text that describes the product
- Names that match your product titles
In your store
- Images matched to products and variants
- Image order you choose
- Old, oversized images replaced
Need something that isn't listed? Tell us which fields your store uses, and we'll include them in your quote.
Get a free quoteExample
Example: how to optimize Shopify product images
These are the steps we follow for every product image. The file sizes are illustrative; the steps are the same for any catalog.
- Resize to the largest size your theme displays, not the camera's full size.
- Compress and save as WebP or JPEG, checking that the product still looks sharp.
- Rename the file to describe the product, such as ceramic-mug-speckled-blue-1.webp.
- Write alt text that describes what the image shows, for screen readers and search.
- Attach the image to its product and variant, in the order shoppers should see it.
| Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| File name | IMG_4471.png | ceramic-mug-speckled-blue-1.webp |
| File size | 6.8 MB | Around 150 KB |
| Alt text | (none) | Speckled blue ceramic mug, side view |
Send us a sample of your product data, and we'll quote the job.
Get a free quoteHow it works
How our image optimization service works
You send your images and tell us your rules. We reply with a free, custom quote, then prepare and place every image in the same four steps.
- 1
Obtain content
We gather descriptions, images, and specifications from you and your suppliers. We can hold publishing until a launch date you set.
Send an image folder, supplier links, or access to your store.
- 2
Correct content
We fix inaccuracies and inconsistencies, and standardize names, sizes, and formats to your store's conventions.
We resize, crop, compress, and rename to your rules.
- 3
Review content
We check everything for accuracy, clarity, and searchability before it goes live.
Each image is checked against its product and variant.
- 4
Upload and publish
We upload and publish to your store, formatted and ready for customers, with progress updates along the way.
We attach images in your store, in the order you choose.
FAQ
Shopify product image optimization: questions and answers
How do I optimize product images for Shopify?
Resize each image to the largest size your theme shows, compress it, save it as WebP or JPEG, give it a descriptive file name and alt text, and attach it to the right product and variant. Product Uploads can do all of this for you.
What is the right image size for Shopify products?
It depends on your theme. Use one aspect ratio across your catalog, such as square, and size images to the largest width your theme displays, so they stay sharp without extra weight.
Why does alt text matter for product images?
Alt text describes the image for shoppers using screen readers and helps search engines understand what the image shows, so it can appear in image search.
How much does Shopify image optimization cost?
Every job gets a free, custom quote. Pricing is flexible and depends on the size of your business: smaller stores often pay per product, and larger stores can move to a monthly retainer for an unlimited number of products.
Can you optimize images already in my store?
Yes. We can replace oversized images in your existing catalog, add alt text, and fix the image order, product by product.
Do you need my Shopify password?
No. You add our team to your store by email, with permission to manage products, collections, and product data only. We never need your owner password or full store access.
Services
Related Shopify services
Image work often comes with these services. Ask for any of them in the same quote.
Product Uploading
For new products uploaded with their images already in place.
About our Product Uploading serviceBulk Product Uploading
For large catalogs with thousands of images to match.
About our Bulk Product Uploading serviceSEO Product Descriptions
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About our SEO Product Descriptions service
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Free quote
Get a free quote for product image optimization
Tell us roughly how many products and images, and where the images are now. We reply within one business day, often the same day.
What to include
- What you sell and roughly how many products
- Where your product data lives now: supplier spreadsheets, PDFs, a website, or an image folder
- Which fields you need filled
- Any deadline or launch date
What happens next
- We reply within one business day, often the same day.
- Setup usually takes up to two days, starting with a meeting to agree your rules.
- We never need your owner password or full store access.
Prefer email? Write to hello@productuploads.com.
Who you'll be dealing with
Product Uploads, an Australian business based in Wentworth Point, NSW. Product Uploads is a trading name of Content & Messaging Management Pty Ltd, ABN 19 678 330 339.
22+ years of experience in retail, wholesale and e-commerce · 100K+ products managed