Anyone selling on Taobao or Tmall knows that wrong main image sizes get compressed or cropped by the platform, cutting off important details and hurting click-through rates. Getting the Taobao main image size right is basic ecommerce homework — get it right and your image displays sharp and complete.
This guide covers standard Taobao main image dimensions and how to make compliant images online.
Standard Taobao main image sizes
- Recommended size: 750 × 1000 pixels (3:4 ratio)
- Minimum requirement: 700 × 700 pixels
- Number of images: usually 5, the first one is the search display image
- File size: keep each under 3MB, oversized images load slowly
- Format: JPG or PNG, JPG is more universal
Images with the wrong ratio may be force-cropped by the system, so 3:4 (750×1000) is the safest choice.
How to create Taobao main images online
Use the PixelForge Multi-Size Crop tool:
- Upload your original image
- Select 750×1000 or 3:4 ratio — the tool locks the ratio so nothing gets cut crooked
- Adjust the composition — drag to make sure the subject is complete
- Export and download — a clear, compliant main image
Leave enough margin when cropping so later system re-cropping doesn't cut into the product.
Tips
- Shoot high-res first: if the original is low-res, it'll be blurry after cropping
- Center the subject slightly up: Taobao displays crop the center area, don't put the subject at the edge
- Five-image division: main shot, selling points, details, lifestyle, specs — cover everything
- Compress after editing: use the online compressor to keep images under 3MB