The default Magento template uses three sizes of pictures: Base Image, Small Image, and Thumbnail. These are uploaded on the Product Information page under the Images tab. Magento uses these different sizes in different places:
Size |
Pixels |
Where it's Used |
---|---|---|
Base |
265 x 265 (or larger) |
On the product page |
Small |
135 x 135 |
In catalog listings |
Thumbnail |
75 x 75 |
On the checkout page |
The easiest thing to do is upload a large, square product picture and let Magento generate the other sizes. However, this doesn't always give the best results. At small sizes, your product might not be recognizable. Consider this catalog page, where the product images appear at a size of 135 x 135 pixels. The following page is at the actual size:
At the small size, these products might not be immediately recognized by a shopper. If you're using the default template, you would need to change the template files to change the default picture sizes. However, you can crop and zoom the...