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Google Merchant Center Image Validator

Instantly validate your product images against Google Merchant Center rules. Verify dimensions, aspect ratios, file size, and formats completely offline in your browser.

Min Size

100 × 100 px

Max File

16 MB

Format

1:1 Recommended

Processing

100% Local

100% private — your images never leave your browser.

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Upload product image

JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, or WebP up to 16 MB

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Exact KB Compressor

Compress images to a precise target file size.

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Metadata Remover

Strip EXIF data from images for privacy.

DPI Checker

Check and set image DPI for web or print.

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Image Size Reducer

Reduce image file size while maintaining quality.

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Pixel Resizer

Resize images to exact pixel dimensions.

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Image Converter

Convert between JPEG, PNG, and WEBP formats.

Key details

Minimum Size

100 × 100 px (250px for apparel)

Recommended

800 × 800 px or higher

Max File Size

16 MB

Aspect Ratio

1:1 (Square) recommended

Formats

JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, TIFF

Processing

100% Local Browser

How it works

Upload Your Image

Upload your product image. It accepts JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, or WebP formats up to 16 MB.

Review Compliance Report

Instantly see if your image passes Google Merchant Center requirements for size, resolution, format, and aspect ratio.

Fix & Download

Apply quick fixes like adding white padding for a 1:1 aspect ratio or upscaling to high resolution, then download the ready image.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum image size for Google Merchant Center?

The minimum image size for standard products is 100 × 100 pixels. For apparel products, the minimum is 250 × 250 pixels. However, Google highly recommends using images that are at least 800 × 800 pixels for best performance.

What is the maximum file size for Google Shopping images?

The maximum file size permitted by Google Merchant Center is 16 MB. If your image is larger, you must compress it or reduce its dimensions.

Why is a 1:1 square aspect ratio recommended?

Google Shopping ads are typically displayed in square thumbnail grids. If your image is not a square, Google may add whitespace or automatically crop it, which might cut off important product features. Adding white padding guarantees your product is displayed completely.

Which file formats does Google Merchant Center support?

Google supports non-animated GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and WebP formats. JPEG is generally recommended for product photography as it offers a good balance of quality and file size.

Are my product images safe and private?

Yes. All image processing and validation happen directly in your web browser. Your product photos are never uploaded to our servers, keeping unreleased product designs 100% confidential.

Does this tool support bulk processing?

Currently, this tool processes one image at a time to provide a detailed compliance report. We are evaluating bulk processing for future updates.

Why did my image fail the minimum dimension check?

If your image is smaller than 100×100 px (or 250×250 px for apparel), Google Merchant Center will reject it. You can use our Quick Fixes to automatically resize it, but providing a higher resolution original image is always better.

Google Merchant Center Image Guidelines

High-quality product images are critical to running successful Google Shopping campaigns. Google imposes strict requirements to ensure ads look consistent and professional across platforms.

Minimum Dimensions: 100×100 pixels for non-apparel, 250×250 pixels for apparel.
Maximum File Size: 16 MB.
Formats: JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg), WebP (.webp), PNG (.png), GIF (.gif) [non-animated], BMP (.bmp), and TIFF (.tif/.tiff).
No overlays: Images must not contain promotional text, watermarks, or borders.
Background: Use a solid white or transparent background for best results.

Why Aspect Ratio Matters

While Google accepts various image shapes, a square (1:1) ratio is optimal. When images appear in Shopping Ads grids, non-square images may be scaled or padded with white space by Google automatically, sometimes resulting in suboptimal presentation. By formatting your image to 1:1 beforehand, you ensure maximum control over how your product looks.

Browser Compatibility

This tool uses the HTML5 Canvas API and works in all modern browsers:

Google Chrome 90+
Mozilla Firefox 90+
Apple Safari 15+
Microsoft Edge 90+

Bharat Kumar G.verified

Technical SEO & Document Processing Expert

Bharat is the founder of ReadyToSubmit. With years of experience in technical web development, he builds privacy-first, client-side tools to help Indian government exam aspirants format their applications accurately and securely without server uploads.

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