How to Take Product Photos for Amazon Sellers (2026)

Amazon product photography has stricter rules than any other ecommerce platform. Pure white backgrounds, specific dimensions, no props on main images. This guide covers how to meet every requirement without a professional studio.

Updated: April 2026

Amazon Main Image Requirements

The main image appears as a thumbnail in search results. Rules: pure white background (RGB 255,255,255), product fills 85%+ of frame, no props/text/logos/models (clothing excepted), minimum 1000px recommended 2000px.

Secondary images (slots 2-9) have much more flexibility — lifestyle shots, feature callouts, and infographics are all permitted.

The DIY White Background Setup

Equipment: white foam board (×2) for $5, two daylight LED panels at 5500K ($50-100 each), small tripod ($15-25).

Setup: Curve one foam board against a wall to eliminate the seam between horizontal and vertical surfaces. Position LED panels at equal 45-degree angles from each side. Product centered, tripod-mounted camera.

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Verify: After shooting, check your background with a color picker tool. It must read RGB 255,255,255 before uploading — not approximately white, exactly white.

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