Compress GIF Images for Amazon
Amazon product images follow strict guidelines that directly impact search ranking and conversion rate. Properly optimized images meet Amazon's requirements while loading fast. Legacy format supporting simple frame-based animations. Limited to 256 colors per frame. Use ImageSmith to compress your GIF images to the ideal file size for Amazon — target under 10,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
Recommended format
JPEG
Max file size
10,000KB
Dimensions
2000×2000 (1:1), minimum 1000px on shortest side
✓Main product image must have pure white background (#FFFFFF)
✓Product should fill 85–95% of the image frame
✓Use at least 1000px on the shortest side to enable zoom
✓Avoid watermarks, borders, or extra text on the main product image
Compress GIF for Other Platforms
Compress GIF for Amazon — FAQ
Amazon works best with images under 10,000KB. Recommended dimensions: 2000×2000 (1:1), minimum 1000px on shortest side. ImageSmith can compress GIF images to any target size in seconds.
Yes — Amazon supports GIF. Recommended format: JPEG.
Upload your GIF image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 10,000KB, and compress. Main product image must have pure white background (#FFFFFF)
Amazon requires main product images to be on a pure white background with the product filling 85–95% of the frame. Minimum 1000px on the shortest side to enable zoom. JPEG format at 2000×2000 pixels is recommended.