SoCal Shop Local Virtual Mall Site Standards for Product Images

For images named by product identifier without a variant code or named with the MAIN variant, and display as the main image on the product detail page, SoCal Shop Local maintains the following site product image standards:

• The image must be the cover art or a professional photograph of the product being sold. Drawings or illustrations of the product are not allowed. 
• The image must not contain gratuitous or confusing additional objects. 
• The image must be in focus, professionally lit and photographed or scanned, with realistic color, and smooth edges. 
• Books, Music, and Video/DVD images should be the front cover art, and fill 100% of the image frame. Jewel cases, promotional stickers, and cellophane are not allowed. 
• All other products should fill 85% or more of the image frame. 
• The full product must be in frame. 
• Backgrounds must be pure white (RGB 255,255,255). 
• The image must not contain additional text, graphics, or inset images. 
• Pornographic and offensive materials are not allowed. 

For additional other view images: 

• The image must be of, or pertain to, the product being sold. 
• The image must be in focus, professionally lit and photographed or scanned, with realistic color, and smooth edges. 
• Other products or objects are allowed to help demonstrate the use or scale of product. 
• The product and props should fill 85% or more of the image frame. 
• Cropped or close-up images are allowed.
• Backgrounds and environments are allowed. 
• Text and demonstrative graphics are allowed. 
• Pornographic and offensive materials are not allowed.