The image size of 600px X 600px is used by Prestashop in the popup viewer that is triggered by the customer either clicking on the normal product image (displayed on the product details page) or the ‘View full size’ link under it. All other versions of the image that are displayed in various places around the site are generated by Prestashop automatically.

Image preparation tips:

• Always prepare the image such that its finished size is square, and exactly 600px X 600px / 96dpi. If the original image is rectangular, prepare a square blank image (usually all white) that is 600px X 600px then copy (and centre) the rectangular image onto the square blank one.

• Note – as a fall back, if your images are not large enough to prepare in the preferred 600px X 600px size, then adopt 300px X 300px as your standard.

• In most cases images look best on a white background. For the best presentation ensure that all backgrounds are white – not various shades of grey.
• If you do not currently have any image preparation software I recommend Paint.NET (http://www.paint.net/). Under the paint.net heading, click the ‘getpaint.net’ link to download. Installation is straight forward. Information and tutorials are available here: http://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/en/index.html
• Don’t worry too much about the ‘megapixel’ count of your digital camera. Almost any modern digital camera is capable of producing quite acceptable images for display on the web.
• If I were to give one single tip on photographing products for display on your website, it would be to ensure that there is adequate lighting and no distracting backgrounds.

Image upload

• When you have finished entering the core product information (under the [Info] tab) select the [Images] tab.
• Click the [Browse] button to locate the prepared image on your PC.
• Enter a short, relevant description in the Caption field.
• Leave Thumbnail Resize Method set to the default: ‘Automatic’
• Click the [Save Image] button to upload. Prestashop will create all required thumbnails on the fly.

An finally the golden rule of Online Shops:

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Images attract – Features describe – Benefits sell

Yes, you need them all !

See also:

• Prestashop attributes (options)
• Prestashop quick start guide
• Creating Prestashop information pages

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