Nano Banana Ecommerce Photo Guide
This skill provides specialized guidelines and workflows for using Nano Banana to create professional ecommerce photos that meet the specific requirements of major online marketplaces.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need to:
- Prepare product images for Amazon, Shopify, eBay, or Etsy.
- Resize images to meet specific platform requirements.
- Change aspect ratios to fit ecommerce templates.
- Enhance or stylize product photos for better conversion.
- Convert image formats for web optimization.
Platform Specifications
Amazon
- Main Image: Must have a pure white background (RGB 255, 255, 255).
- Minimum Size: 1000 pixels on the longest side (zoom starts at 1000px).
- Recommended Size: 1600 pixels or larger on the longest side for high-quality zoom.
- Aspect Ratio: 1:1 (Square) is standard.
- Format: JPEG (.jpg) is preferred, but TIFF and PNG are accepted.
- Fill: Product should occupy at least 85% of the frame.
Shopify
- Recommended Size: 2048 x 2048 pixels for square product photos.
- Maximum Size: 4472 x 4472 pixels.
- Format: PNG (for transparency), JPEG, or WebP (for speed).
- Consistency: Use consistent aspect ratios across all product images for a clean storefront.
eBay
- Minimum Size: 500 x 500 pixels.
- Recommended Size: 1600 x 1600 pixels.
- Format: JPEG, PNG, TIFF.
- Background: Clean, neutral background (white or light gray preferred).
Etsy
- Recommended Size: 2000 pixels on the shortest side.
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 or 1:1.
- First Image: The primary photo should be high resolution and clear.
Workflows with Nano Banana
1. Resizing for Compliance
Use the "Nano Banana Change Image Size" capability or the resolution parameter to reach target dimensions.
- For Amazon/Shopify/eBay: Set
resolution to 2K (approx. 2048px) to ensure high-quality zoom.
- For Etsy: Use
1024 or 2K depending on the original quality.
2. Adjusting Aspect Ratio
Use the aspect_ratio parameter to ensure consistency across your store.
- Square (1:1): Best for Amazon and Shopify product grids. Use
aspect_ratio: "1:1".
- Portrait (4:5 or 2:3): Good for lifestyle shots and Etsy. Use
aspect_ratio: "4:5".
- Landscape (3:2 or 16:9): Best for hero banners. Use
aspect_ratio: "3:2".
3. Background and Style
Use the prompt parameter to achieve the desired look.
- Amazon Main Image:
prompt: "Product on a pure white background, high-quality photography, 8k resolution, professional studio lighting."
- Lifestyle Shot:
prompt: "Product in a modern home setting, soft natural lighting, high-quality lifestyle photography."
4. Format Optimization
Use the output_format parameter based on your needs.
- JPEG (
output_format: "jpg"): Recommended for Amazon and most general ecommerce uses to keep file sizes manageable.
- PNG (
output_format: "png"): Best for Shopify when you need high quality or transparency.
- WebP: If you are integrating with a custom frontend, use WebP for maximum speed.
Nano Banana API Parameters Reference
When calling Nano Banana Pro, use these optimized settings for ecommerce:
resolution: "2K"safety_filter_level: "block_only_high"output_format: "jpg" or "png"aspect_ratio: "1:1" (recommended)
Best Practices
- Focus: Ensure the product is the clear hero of the image.
- Detail: Use high-resolution outputs (1600px+) to allow customers to zoom in on details.
- Consistency: Keep the product size relative to the frame consistent across your entire catalog.
- Lighting: Use Nano Banana's enhancement tools to ensure colors are accurate and lighting is bright.