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AI Product Photography for Online Stores

Turn phone photos of your products into clean studio and lifestyle shots for Shopify, Amazon and eBay. Product photos have a big influence on whether shoppers click and buy. Traditional product photography needs equipment, space and editing time. With AI, you can start from a phone photo of the real product and get clean studio backdrops and lifestyle scenes, which helps solo sellers and small brands keep a consistent catalogue.

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E-Commerce image sizes

ImageSize (px)RatioNote
Amazon Main Image2000 × 20001:1Amazon requires pure white background (RGB 255,255,255). Minimum 1000px, recommended 2000px for zoom.
Shopify Product2048 × 20481:1Shopify recommends 2048x2048 square images. Consistent sizing across all products looks best.
eBay Listing1600 × 16001:1eBay requires at least 500px on the longest side. Larger images look sharper when buyers zoom.
Social Commerce Ad1080 × 10801:1Square format works across Instagram Shopping, Facebook Marketplace, and Pinterest.

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Where to start

Why use AI images on E-Commerce

Hiring a photographer for every product adds up quickly, especially with many SKUs. AI lets you try different backgrounds, styling and settings from one source photo and keep the look consistent across your catalogue. Always start from a photo of the actual product so the result represents what customers receive.

E-Commerce photo guide

Marketplaces have different rules. Amazon requires a pure white background for the main image. Shopify stores benefit from lifestyle shots that show the product in use. On every platform, export at high resolution (at least 1000px, ideally 2000px) so zoom works, and keep lighting and angles consistent across your catalogue. Product photos must show the real product accurately: colour, size, materials and what is included.

Do

  • Keep pure white backgrounds (255,255,255) for Amazon main images
  • Show the product filling 85% or more of the image frame
  • Generate multiple lifestyle contexts for the same product
  • Maintain consistent lighting and shadow direction across your catalog
  • Include scale references where appropriate for size clarity

Don’t

  • Add text, logos, or watermarks to your main product image on Amazon
  • Generate unrealistic product representations that mislead buyers
  • Use inconsistent backgrounds across a product listing
  • Compress images below marketplace minimum resolution requirements
  • Include props or backgrounds that distract from the product itself

AI photos for E-Commerce: FAQ

Can AI product photos meet Amazon listing requirements?

AI can place your product on a pure white background at the required resolution. Your main image must accurately show the physical product, so start from a real photo and use AI for the background, lighting and supporting lifestyle images, never to invent features.

What does an AI product photo cost on Soracai?

Each generated photo costs credits: 10 for a standard photo, 15 for 2K, 25 for Pro and 30 for 4K. New accounts get 5 free credits, enough for one or two standard photos. See the pricing page for current packs and plans.

Will AI product photos look as good as professional photography?

For simple, well-lit products, AI results can look like studio shots. Reflective, transparent or finely textured items are harder and can come out with artefacts. Check every result closely and compare it with the real product before you publish it.

Can I use AI to create product photos in different settings?

Yes. You can show your product in a kitchen, office, outdoors or any setting that matters to your customers, without arranging a separate shoot. Keep the product itself unchanged so the listing stays accurate.

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