Google Merchant Center
dimensions
At least 500 × 500 pixels
From 31 January 2027 Google requires product images of at least 500 × 500 pixels.
Required: ≥ 500 px (shorter side) · checked against the source on 2026-09-30
Required
≥ 500 px (shorter side)
Severity: warning
How we measure it
We read the image's width, height and megapixels, measure how varied its colours are, and look for a uniform coloured band running around all four edges (a border).
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Source
Google Merchant Center Help: Image link [image_link]- Rule version
- v1
- Effective since
- 2026-09-30
- Last verified
- 2026-09-30
When the platform changes this requirement we publish a new version. Past verdicts keep pointing at the version they were checked against.
Version history
- v1 · 2026-09-30First published: ≥ 500 px (shorter side)Google announced a 500 × 500 px minimum for all products from 31 January 2027.