How-To Guide

E-commerce Product Photography Tips: Amazon & Shopify Guide

Master product photography for e-commerce. Learn lighting, composition, background removal, and platform-specific requirements for Amazon, Shopify, and eBay.

By Sora Nguyen • Creative Ops Director at Studio24Published 2025-03-0511 min read

E-commerce Product Photography Tips: Amazon & Shopify Guide

Key Takeaways

White backgrounds required for Amazon
Batch processing essential for large catalogs
AI tools save 8+ hours per 100 images
Image optimization improves conversion

Time saved per 100 images

8 hours

File size reduction

60% average

Processing speed

200+ images/hour

Platform Requirements

Amazon requires pure white backgrounds (#FFFFFF), 1000px minimum, product filling 85% of frame. Shopify is flexible but clean backgrounds improve conversion. eBay recommends white backgrounds for main images.

Lighting Setup

Use natural light or softbox lighting for even illumination. Avoid harsh shadows. Shoot on white or neutral backgrounds for easier editing.

Background Removal

Use AI background remover for batch processing. Process 50+ images simultaneously with consistent white backgrounds. Export PNG for flexibility or JPG for platform requirements.

Image Optimization

Compress images to reduce file size without quality loss. Use WebP format when possible. Ensure fast page load times for better conversion rates.

Tools referenced

Image Editing

Background Remover

Remove image backgrounds automatically.

Open tool

Image Editing

Image Compressor

Reduce file size without losing quality.

Open tool

E-commerce

Product Photography

AI product photos.

Open tool

Next Steps

Turn insights into output

Clone the exact workflow used in this article. Open the referenced tool, load the recommended prompts, and keep your SEO brief inside Studio24 so nothing gets lost in docs.

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