Each vendor has specific guidelines that must be followed when shooting, saving and sending images to them for their specific products.
All image guidelines are located here and attached below: I:\GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT\_PROCEDURES\IMAGE GUIDELINES\
If a customer requires a direct image URL (not Dropbox or WeTransfer)
- This commonly happens with Walmart.
- We locally host these on the shopadvantusch.com domain.
- FTP credentials are in KeePass and BitWarden – use the shpadch_user19 login.
- Local file location where you can put files you need to upload via the FTP: I:\WEB\ShopAdvantusCH\shp-advant-ch-root\customerimages
- Each image URL will start with www.shopadvantusch.com, followed by the path where you uploaded the image. For example: http://shopadvantusch.com/customerimages/thinkspace/00091141368715_01.jpg
AAFES
Acceptable File Formats – .JPG • .TIF • .EPS • .PSD
Acceptable File Compression Formats – .ZIP • .SIT • .SEA • .BIN • .HQX
Color Format – Images should retain the original RGB color space (standard for digital photography)
Minimum Image Size Requirements – 300 dpi • 4×5 inches • Full Page images 8.5×11 inches – 1000 PIXEL MINIMUM
AAFES FTP Login (Must Use an FTP Client to Access)
- Server: http://ftp.aafes.com/
- Username: catalog
- Password: fOm8wG5
Amazon Home
Bed Bath & Beyond
Digital Asset Management application – https://partners.bedbath.com
Questions – Contact BBBYQCPhoto@bedbath.com
What is different about DAM (Digital Asset Management)?
- No more renaming files
- Spreadsheet upload provide metadata and maps assets to UPCs
- Realtime quality check and validation
- Visibility to upload history
Photo Requirements:
- 2400 px x 2400 px
- 300DPI
- RGB
- Filenames cannot have spaces – name files by UPC number
Essendant
Global Industrial Creative
Image Requirements – The only image requirements are JPG format at 300 dpi
Image Submission Process – In order to expedite images coming from our many vendors Global Industrial Creative has set up a public/vendor FTP site to electronically receive images for catalog and web production. Please follow the steps below to insure a timely reception of sent images.
Step 1
Trying to connect to our ftp folder using Internet Explorer will differ depending on the version of IE browser you are using – we suggest downloading a free FTP client to transfer files, like FileZilla.
Step 2
- Enter FTP address and Username and Password.
- ftp2.systemax.com
- User Name: creative
- Password: syxevi150!
- Initial Path: /
Step 3
Once connected, create a new directory/folder named as the senders Company Name followed by the date your uploading information on. (i.e. ABC Company 8-19-09) – DO NOT PUT IMAGES INTO EXISTING DIRECTORIES/FOLDERS. THEY WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. If you are uploading images a second time, create another directory/folder and proceed accordingly.
Step 4
Drag images to your new directory/folder. (Be aware that low resolution images (72 dpi) or images used on your web site, cannot be used for producing catalog pages. Only high resolution images (300 dpi) will be accepted for catalog use.
After images have been uploaded, please disconnect from the FTP and send an email to Scott Harrison at Sharrison@globalindustrial.comand cc. the Global Product Manager with whom you deal with (cherman@globalindustrial.com).
Homeworld Ad Specifications
Homeworld Ad Specification (Excel)
Joann
Website Image Guidelines
- 1200 x 1360 pixels (wide x tall)
- jpg format
- 300 dpi (if low res, the image will not be responsive to zoom on our site)
- No larger than 2 MB (site will not accept the image)
- File Naming:
Primary image: article.jpg (ex. 12345678.jpg)
Alternate images: articlealt1.jpg (ex. 12345678alt1.jpg)
Additional images would be “alt2,” “alt3,” etc. - Upload all images to
http://www.joann.com/images
(if errors try to use edge browser)
Fabric Image Specifications
Video Guidelines
- Link to Submit Videos: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FCT6IXL4nEyPGDrHkZhwwWS-ejGDzmhMksZcJRvNg55UNjI4SUpOWE8xSVhPSEJFRDBPTkhKTzZMTCQlQCN0PWcu
Michaels
MIK Image Upload Process
Product Photography Guidelines
Notions
Notions Image Requirements
- CMYK or RGB
- At least 1200 pixels on the longest side
- 300 dpi preferred
- TIF, JPG or EPS
Other Notes
- File name should contain your part number for identification purposes (e.g., 15-4567.jpg).
- Please include images in and out of package.
- Color chips are acceptable for items such as yard or paint.
- All images should have a solid white background, free of shadows. Images with shadows or on color backgrounds will be rejected.
Office Depot
Digital Assets Requirements
Image Guidelines
Vendor Guidelines for Digital Assets
School Specialty
Image Policies/Guidelines
Please submit all available images for the item. This includes images inside of the packaging, outside of the packaging and images of the products in use.
Format/Resolution
- 300 dpi High Resolution, CMYK or RGB Files
- EPS, TIFF, PSD, and JPEG file formats
- Logos should be supplied as vector art, Illustrator EPS or AI file formats
Clipping Paths
We would prefer that Photoshop images have a clipping path. The clipping path should be created with the pen tool and saved as Path 1.
Naming Convention
Images must be named with the exact manufacturer part number a submitted on the new item request form. Any additional images must be named with an underscore capital alpha at the end of item number in alphabetical order.
Ex. of 4 images named with same manufacturer part number:
- 0123456
- 0123456_A
- 0123456_B
- 0123456_C
Uploading Images via FTP
You will need the following settings to connect using an FTP Client:
- Servername: ssi-ee.schoolspecialty.com
- Port: 22
- Protocol: SFTP
- Path: /
- User Name: eemarket
- Password: Pick4Mrkt
SP Richards
Image Style Guide
Note for Logos
Only AI or EPS files accepted
FTP Login
- Server: http://ftp3.ga-1.com/
- Username: spr
- Password: spr
Spencers
Photography Standards
Spirit Halloween
Submit Images and Item Spec Sheet Via Dropbox to the Shared Folder in the Advantus Graphics Dropbox located here.
FTP Information
Spirit Halloween / Spencers also have an FTP site they use to share files sometimes. You must use an FTP tool like Dreamweaver or FileZilla. Access information is below:
- Server: ftp.spencergifts.com
- Username: advantus
- Password: k50A#w57Zv7n
Photography Standards
Staples
Image Guidelines
Target
Target Online Content Requirements (Including Images & Video)
- For videos, a .vtt file must be included for captions.
United
Image Standards and Submission Guidelines
Wayfair
- 800px x 800px minimum
- 300 DPI
- JPEG
WB Mason
File Format
Product Images – .TIF, .EPS, .PSD
Logos or Icons – .EPS or AI (Vector Image)
File Specs
- 6” x 6” or 1800 x 1800 pixels, 300 dpi
- Images should not be upsized through interpolation from a lower resolution
- 1:1 aspect ratio for product images
- CMYK, 8-bit color depth
Backgrounds
Item must be on a transparent background, or on white with a clipping path that accurately outlines the product
The outline path must be named “Path 1”
A second outline path around the product and the shadow can also be included provided that this path does not cut into or enter the shadow
Naming
Name each file: sku#_1.psd, sku#_2.psd, etc.