Lighting Product Photography — Lit and Unlit, Done Right
Lighting images can be up to 5000 x 5000 px or 25 megapixels and under 20 MB on Shopify, while Amazon takes a 500 px minimum, recommends 1,000 px or more and caps the longest side at 10,000 px. Fluxx.work generates lit and unlit versions from one fixture photo at 12 credits each.
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Key facts
- Shopify's ceiling is 5000 x 5000 px or 25 megapixels, with each file smaller than 20 MB.
- Amazon needs at least 500 px on the longest side, recommends 1,000 px or more so zoom works, and stops at 10,000 px.
- Amazon's main image wants the fixture at 85% of the frame on pure white RGB 255,255,255.
- Google Merchant Center's floor is 500 x 500 px, its recommendation is around 1500 x 1500 px, and its caps are 64 megapixels and 16 MB.
- Amazon recommends at least 6 additional images plus 1 video, which suits a lit and unlit pair.
- A 7-image lighting set costs 84 credits, and Fluxx.work bills 12 credits per image with failed generations refunded.
Real output from Fluxx.work
Generated from a single uploaded product photo — Home & kitchenware
See more examples in the Fluxx.work gallery
Lit and unlit states both matter
An unlit shot shows the fixture's form, materials, and finish clearly — important for matching decor — while a lit shot shows the actual light quality, glow, and ambience the fixture creates, which is often the real reason someone buys it. Fluxx.work generates both states from the same source photo, so a listing can show the physical object clearly and demonstrate the lighting effect without a separate low-light photo session.
Color temperature accuracy and believable shadows
A warm 2700K bulb and a cool 5000K bulb produce very different moods, and misrepresenting that in photography leads to buyer disappointment when the real product doesn't match expectations. Fluxx.work keeps the light's color temperature consistent with what the fixture actually produces, and casts shadows in generated scenes that respect the fixture's real position and light-throw pattern rather than adding generic, physically implausible glow.
| Requirement | Shopify | Google Merchant Center | Amazon (general spec) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum size | Not published | At least 500 x 500 px (a new size requirement begins 31 January 2027) | 500 px on the longest side |
| Recommended size | 2048 x 2048 px for square images | Around 1500 x 1500 px | 1,000 px or more for zoom |
| Maximum size | 5000 x 5000 px or 25 megapixels | No larger than 64 megapixels | 10,000 px on the longest side |
| Max file size | Smaller than 20 MB | No larger than 16 MB | Not stated |
| Product fill in frame | Not published | No less than 75%, no more than 90% | 85% of the image |
| Images per listing | Not published | Not stated | At least 6 additional plus 1 video recommended |
| Lighting-specific rule | None published | None published | None published |
Benefits
Lit and unlit product states from a single source photo
Accurate warm/cool color temperature matched to the real fixture
Physically plausible shadow casting in room-scale scenes
Consistent styling across a full lighting collection
How It Works
1
Upload a clear photo of the fixture, unlit.
2
Choose lit or unlit output, and specify warm or cool color temperature.
3
Generate — fixture form, finish, and light behavior stay accurate to the source.
Best Practices
- check_circlePhotograph the source fixture in a neutral setting, unlit, with true material color visible
- check_circleGenerate both lit and unlit versions for every fixture listing
- check_circleSpecify the fixture's actual bulb temperature so generated glow stays realistic
Common Mistakes
- cancelShowing only the unlit fixture, leaving shoppers unsure what the light actually looks like on
- cancelGeneric glow effects that don't match the fixture's real color temperature
- cancelShadows that look pasted-on rather than consistent with the fixture's light-throw
Trusted by 1,200+ businesses worldwide
“We used to book a studio every quarter. Now one product photo gives us the hero, lifestyle and detail shots in a single pass, and the catalogue finally looks like one brand instead of six separate shoots.”
Marcus T.
Founder, Home Goods Brand · Austin, TX
“The garment is genuinely the same in every frame — colour, print and trims all hold. That was the part I did not believe until we ran our own SKUs through it.”
Dana R.
Head of Ecommerce, Activewear · Brooklyn, NY
“Glass and reflections are where most tools fall apart. Ours come out clean, so we can photograph a new scent the week it launches instead of waiting on a studio slot.”
Layla A.
Founder, Fragrance Brand · Dubai, UAE
“Metal finish and stone detail survive a zoom now, which is what our listings actually needed. We stopped reshooting pieces that came back soft.”
Omar S.
Marketing Director, Jewellery · Abu Dhabi, UAE
“The textures and lighting are so realistic that customers tell us they can almost feel the product. We reshoot far less than we used to.”
Sneha P.
Founder, Coffee Brand · Coorg, India
“The AI-contextual backgrounds just work. It reads the product and picks the right aesthetic. We've stopped paying for stock photo subscriptions.”
Priya S.
Founder, Skincare Brand · Mumbai, India
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution does Amazon need for a table lamp photo?
At least 500 px on the longest side, with 1,000 px or more recommended because that enables zoom, a 10,000 px maximum, 72 dpi minimum, and the lamp at 85% of a pure white RGB 255,255,255 image.
Can one fixture photo produce both a lit and an unlit image?
Yes — both states can be generated from the same source photo at 12 credits per image, which pairs well with Amazon's recommendation of at least 6 additional images plus 1 video.
How large an image does Shopify accept for a chandelier?
Shopify takes chandelier images up to 5000 x 5000 px or 25 megapixels with a file smaller than 20 MB, and recommends 2048 x 2048 px for square images.
How much of the frame should a pendant light fill on Google Shopping?
Between 75% and 90% of the image, at a 500 x 500 px minimum and around 1500 x 1500 px recommended, with a 64 megapixel and 16 MB cap per image.
Are there lighting-specific image specs on marketplaces?
No. Neither Shopify, Google Merchant Center nor Amazon publishes a lighting-specific rule; the general Amazon spec of 500 px to 10,000 px with 1,000 px or more recommended is what applies.
Why Fluxx.work
Lighting products are judged on an effect a static photo can't naturally show — Fluxx.work generates believable lit states without misrepresenting the fixture's real glow.