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Upload and Optimise Shopify Product Photos: From a Folder of Photos to Live Products That Load Fast
Looking to upload and optimise Shopify product photos without slowing your pages? We resize, compress, name and place every photo for you. From $29, fixed price.
- Resized and compressed
- Clearly named
- Added in the right order
- Alt text included
From$29
Delivery1 to 3 working days
Revisions2 rounds
Our track record
450+ Shopify Stores Launched Since 2015. Now Let Us Handle Your New Photo Upload.
Our team has launched more than 450 Shopify stores and holds a 4.9+ rating from verified clients. That experience goes into a task as small as a new photo upload, which is why the scope and price are fixed up front.
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Secure checkout
Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.
Two revision rounds
Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.
Backup before changes
We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.
Problem and result
Upload and Optimise Shopify Product Photos: Photos Prepared the Way Shopify Likes Them
Photos straight from a camera or a supplier are often huge and oddly named. Prepared properly, they load fast, look consistent and are easy to find later, which helps both shoppers and the store's speed.
A folder of photos that is not ready
Photos are very large, named with numbers and in mixed shapes. Uploading them as they are slows the page and gives a patchy grid.
Photos that load fast and look even
Each photo is resized, compressed and named, then added in order with alt text and linked to the right variant. The live page is checked on a phone.
What is included
What Your Photo Upload Includes
When you upload and optimise new product photos, you get the preparation, the upload and a check of every page.
Implementation checklist
- Your photos resized to a sensible pixel size for the theme
- Files compressed without a visible loss of quality
- Clear file names that describe each photo
- Photos uploaded to the right products
- The order set with the best photo first
- Each photo linked to its variant where there is one
- Alt text added to every photo
- A walk through each finished product on the live store
We prepare and upload the photos you send and do not retouch or reshoot them. Very low quality photos are flagged to you, and the number of products in your package is the limit.
See how it works
From a Heavy Folder to Photos Ready to Sell
Follow one batch. Each photo is resized, compressed and named, then uploaded in order and checked on the live page.
Scope boundaries
Exactly What Is and Is Not Covered for Your New Photo Upload
Your new photo upload is priced against a defined scope, so check what is covered, what is excluded, what we need and when a separate quote makes more sense.
Included
- Photo preparation for your products
- Upload, order, variant links and alt text
- A check of each product page
- Two revision rounds and a file-to-product list
Not included
- Retouching or editing photos
- Photography
- Writing product descriptions
- Edits to checkout areas that only Shopify can change
Access we need
- Collaborator access to your Shopify store
- The photos
- A photo-to-product sheet
Quote triggers
- More than thirty products
- Photos that need background removal
- Products with hundreds of variants
Typical turnaround
- 1 to 2 working days for most new photo upload jobs
- Faster options in the calculator
- Timing confirmed before work starts
After launch
- Two revision rounds before go-live
- A short handover note for your new photo upload
- Questions answered; larger changes quoted on their own
Compare your options
Upload and Optimise Shopify Product Photos With Doing It Yourself, an App or a Freelancer?
See how the main ways of handling a new photo upload stack up on the points that tend to cause trouble later.
| What matters | Free app or DIY | Gig marketplace | Large agency | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resized and compressed by hand | Sometimes | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes |
| Clear file names and alt text | No | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Variants linked | Sometimes | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| File-to-product list | No | No | Rarely | Yes |
| Price known before work begins | Free but time-costly | Varies | Quote only | Yes |
| Theme backup before any change | No | Rarely | Usually | Yes |
| Two revision rounds included | No | Varies | Extra cost | Yes |
| Handover note for what changed | No | Rarely | Sometimes | Yes |
Price calculator
Price Your New Photo Upload
Pick a package, adjust the options for your new photo upload and set your speed. The fixed price and delivery estimate update with every click, with no hidden fees.
Request a custom quote
More than thirty products, photos that need background removal and products with hundreds of variants are scoped separately and quoted at a fixed price.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose Photoload Basic, Photoload Standard or Photoload Plus above to return to the instant calculator.
How it works
How We Handle Your New Photo Upload, Step by Step
Here is the route your new photo upload takes in six steps, ending with a published result and a note on how it works.
- 1
Purchase
Select the package and options that fit your new photo upload, and checkout locks in a fixed price and a delivery estimate.
- 2
Access
Grant collaborator access and answer the brief, and we begin the new photo upload with only the permissions the job needs.
- 3
Build in a duplicate theme
Every change for the new photo upload goes into a safe theme copy before anything is considered for the live store.
- 4
QA
The new photo upload is verified in the main browsers and on real phones before we ask for your approval.
- 5
Handover
Following your approval we release the new photo upload and leave you with a clear record of the changes.
- 6
Support
Follow-up questions about the new photo upload are part of the service, while new work is quoted as a separate fixed-price task.
Compatibility and QA
Photo Upload Checks and Acceptance Criteria
The new photo upload is only handed over once it meets the acceptance list below, and a saved copy of your theme means nothing is ever final until you say so.
What we test
- SizeEach photo is at the agreed pixel size and file weight.
- OrderThe lead photo is the one you picked.
- VariantsEach variant shows its own photo.
- DevicesThe new photo upload is checked on recent iPhone, Android, tablet and desktop widths, including small phones at 320 pixels.
- BrowsersChrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge, each in its current version.
- AltEvery photo has alt text.
Acceptance criteria
- Photos are the right size and weight
- File names are clear
- Photos are in the right order
- Pages load well on a phone
- Every photo has alt text
What we need to get started
What We Need to Get Upload & Optimise New Product Photos Started
Give access in whichever way you prefer, then send the short list of details for the new photo upload, and nothing reaches your live theme before you approve it.
Collaborator access
The simplest route for the new photo upload: send the store URL and accept our collaborator request, so no password changes hands and access ends when you say so.
No store yet? We build it first
Without a store of your own, we put the new photo upload together in a development store first and transfer it to you before you choose a plan.
Prefer to share a login?
If you would rather not use the collaborator route for the new photo upload, send staff login details, although we always recommend the easier-to-revoke option.
Your photos
Send the photos in a shared folder or a zip, with names or a sheet matching each to a product.
Your theme
Tell us your theme and whether you want a uniform shape.
One decision maker
Pick one reviewer for the new photo upload so every change request lands at once and fits the two included rounds.
If you are unsure which route suits the new photo upload, say so in the short form after checkout and we will suggest the simplest one.
Testimonials
What Store Owners Say Before You Order Upload & Optimise New Product Photos
Verified feedback from clients who trusted us with their Shopify stores and quick tasks alike.
Verified
Store Design Expert is the best. The work is very professional, they pay close attention to detail and, more importantly, they listen. Their level of cooperation is second to none, and everything was delivered in a very timely manner. I will keep them in mind for future projects.
BN
Barbara N.United States
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Store Design Expert was great! They delivered exactly what I asked for and even offered helpful extra suggestions. Highly recommended.
PW
Paul W.United States
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I request Store Design Expert every time I have a project. They are professional and give real attention to detail, which makes the work stand out.
LK
Laura K.United States
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They kept communicating until the problem was fully resolved, and the result was great.
HJ
Henry J.United States
Verified
Super helpful and patient. I am new to ecommerce and Store Design Expert talked me through the whole process and even fixed my payment bridging for me!
LR
Lois R.United Kingdom
Verified
I am beyond satisfied! Store Design Expert went above and beyond on my project. Highly recommended!
MD
Michael D.United States
Verified
The experience was tailored to my brand and specifications to the letter. I love the result.
EP
Eric P.United States
Verified
They definitely get the job done. Very patient and understanding throughout the whole project.
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Brian S.United States
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Thank you so much to Store Design Expert and the team. My site looks far more appealing to customers, and I will happily recommend your services to other new small businesses.
JS
Jennifer S.United States
FAQ
Upload and Optimise Shopify Product Photos Questions
Straight answers about cost, scope, timing, apps and what we need from you for your new photo upload.
How can I upload and optimise Shopify product photos, and can you do it for me?
Yes, we do it for you. Packages start at $29. The calculator adds options such as a shooting and naming guide, a file-to-product list, a crop to one shape and advice on file types, and shows your exact price and delivery estimate.
How long does a photo upload take?
Usually one to three days.
Is Upload & Optimise New Product Photos safe for my live store?
Yes. We work on the new photo upload in a duplicate theme first, check it against a written list and publish it only after you say yes, leaving your original theme as a backup.
What do you need from me for Upload & Optimise New Product Photos?
Store access for us and your photos with a note of which belongs to which product. With no store yet, we set one up in our Partner account, build the new photo upload there and hand ownership over to you.
What is the price of Upload & Optimise New Product Photos?
You can order Upload & Optimise New Product Photos from $29; the most it reaches, with all options selected, is $238.
How are the Upload & Optimise New Product Photos packages different?
Upload & Optimise New Product Photos comes in 3 packages: Photoload Basic at $29 (1 working day), Photoload Standard at $59 (1 to 2 working days) and Photoload Plus at $99 (2 to 3 working days).
What does Photoload Basic include for Upload & Optimise New Product Photos?
Photos for up to ten products uploaded, resized, compressed, named and added in the right order with alt text, ready to sell. It includes: Up to ten products; Resized and compressed; Clear file names; Alt text added; Variants linked. Photoload Basic costs $29 and takes 1 working day.
What does the Upload & Optimise New Product Photos calculator ask me?
When you order Upload & Optimise New Product Photos you pick a package and then answer 3 short questions in the calculator: how many products (Up to ten products, Up to thirty products); alt text (Short alt text, Descriptive alt text); how soon do you need it live (Standard, Sooner, Fastest).
Which extras can I add to Upload & Optimise New Product Photos?
Optional extras for Upload & Optimise New Product Photos include A shooting and naming guide (+$10), A file-to-product list (+$5), Crop to one shape (+$15), Advice on file types (+$5) and Fix a product that lost a photo (+$5).
Ready when you are
Upload and Optimise Shopify Product Photos: Ready to Sell, Quick to Load
Pick your package, see the exact price and delivery estimate and get your photos prepared and live on every device. If you have more than thirty products or photos needing background removal, request a quote and we will scope it with you.
Fixed price · Two revision rounds · Backup before changes