Guide · EcommerceListing

Prepare product images for a reliable catalog handoff

A useful product image must do two jobs: show the item accurately and reach the right listing. Review the original photo, the prepared output and its connection to the catalog row.

01

Start with an accurate view of the product

Choose clear source photographs that show the actual colour, shape and included items. Check that edits have not changed the product or suggested accessories that are not included. Keep original files so you can compare an exported or edited version with the real item.

02

Match the image set to the variation

Label image sets with the product or style identifier and colour. Similar-looking garments are easy to confuse in a large batch. Before export, compare the product name, colour and photograph in the same review pass rather than checking the image folder separately.

  • Confirm the main image depicts the correct product.
  • Keep supporting views attached to the same style.
  • Use source facts for details a photograph cannot prove.
03

Check the prepared file and its access

EcommerceListing checks product photos and can convert them to supported JPEG dimensions and file-size ranges. Inspect the resulting image for cropping, loss of detail and correct orientation. For a hosted URL, confirm that it opens without an account and returns the intended image rather than a sharing page or an expired link. Verify the current destination requirements before submission.

04

Plan the marketplace-specific upload

Amazon and Flipkart exports can include hosted image URLs. In the EcommerceListing Myntra workflow, image columns are left blank and images are uploaded separately through the Partner Portal. Keep that separate step in your catalog checklist, including who will upload the files and how the style mapping will be checked.

Worked example · illustrative

Catch an image mismatch before export

Illustrative catalog row: blue checked shirt, size M. The attached photo shows the same shirt in red.

Problem
The image contradicts the row’s colour, even if the description and SKU are correct.
Correction
Attach the blue variant’s image set and review the prepared output.
Final check
Open the exported URL or verify the separate upload folder against the style identifier.

A review example. Image acceptance depends on the marketplace and product category.

Before you export

Common questions

Can a photo establish the fabric composition?

No. Use labels, supplier specifications or other reliable product records for exact composition and care information.

Is a cloud sharing-page link an image URL?

Not necessarily. Check that the link opens the intended image without requiring sign-in, and that it meets the destination’s requirements.

Should I discard the original after conversion?

Keep the original with the product record. It helps you check whether cropping, resizing or other changes affected the product presentation.

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