Amazon Image Compliance Checker: Catch Policy Violations Fast
Amazon doesn't give design feedback. It suppresses non-compliant listings and cuts off your organic traffic. As an automated Amazon image compliance checker and requirements checker, Compliance Guard scans background pixel values, product fill ratios, prohibited badges, and text claims against Seller Central policy before you upload.
- Step 01Upload image or import ASINTest any listing image, A+ banner, or ad creative.
- Step 02Multi-policy automated scanScored against Listing, Ads, or Social rulebooks.
- Step 03Review severity & auto-fixInstant fix recommendations for BLOCK, WARN, and INFO.
Pure White Pixel & Frame Fill Audit
Amazon requires your main image background to be pure white (RGB 255, 255, 255). An off-white or light grey border (such as RGB 254, 254, 254) left by studio lighting or JPEG compression is one of the most common reasons main images get flagged. Compliance Guard reads the raw pixel values around your product perimeter and calculates your product-to-frame ratio (85%+ required) before you export.
- RGB 255,255,255 AUDIT
- 85% FILL RATIO
- ZERO BORDER ARTIFACTS
Text, Badges & Prohibited Overlays
Secondary images (slots 2 through 7) allow infographics and lifestyle scenes, but Amazon's automated image checks flag prohibited elements: simulated Amazon badges ('Best Seller', 'Amazon's Choice'), unverified medical or warranty claims ('100% Guaranteed', 'Doctor Approved'), and competitor trademarks. Compliance Guard catches these risks before they trigger a Seller Central warning.
- CLAIM VERIFICATION
- BADGE DETECTION
- TRADEMARK SCAN
Resolution, File Formats & Mobile Zoom Verification
Seller Central accepts files starting at 500 pixels, but any image under 1,000 pixels on its longest side disables Amazon's zoom feature without warning. Compliance Guard confirms dimensions exceed 1,000 px (recommending 1,600 to 2,000 px for sharp zoom), checks accepted formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, static GIF) in sRGB color space, and keeps every file under Amazon's 10 MB limit.
- ZOOM ENABLEMENT (1000PX+)
- sRGB COLOR PROFILE
- 10 MB FILE SIZE AUDIT
How Our Amazon Image Requirements Checker Protects Your Listing
Amazon's automated image crawler scans every upload. Here are the top triggers that knock products out of search results:
| Violation Type | Consequence | Compliance Guard Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Off-White Background (RGB < 255)Studio backdrop has slight shadow gradient or compression artifact. | Main Image Suppression | Compliance Guard auto-masks product edges and clamps background to pure 255,255,255. |
| Product Occupies Under 85% of CanvasExcessive whitespace around the product silhouette in Slot 1. | Suppression / Low Click-Through | Calculates bounding-box fill and crops proportionally to hit 85% to 90% frame fill. |
| Props or Packaging Not IncludedLifestyle accessories shown in Slot 1 that customer does not receive. | High Return Rate / Customer Complaint | Flags non-included items; confines multi-item styling to slots 4–7. |
| Promotional or Comparative BadgesStar icons, '#1 Rated', or pricing text ('$19.99 Value') in graphic overlays. | Image Removal / Policy Warning | Identifies prohibited promotional phrasing and suggests compliant benefit copy. |
| Named Competitor ComparisonsComparing product specs against a named competitor brand or ASIN. | Image Rejection / Policy Warning | Flags external brand names; recommends category-standard comparative terms. |
Want to read the full handbook on image rules? Check our Amazon Listing Image Requirements 2026 Checklist.
Image Compliance & Suppression FAQs
What happens when Amazon suppresses a listing for an image issue?▾
A suppressed listing is removed from search results and flagged in Seller Central on the 'Fix Your Products' page, with the reason Amazon detected. It stays hidden until you upload a compliant image. Sellers also report quieter effects from weak main images, like lower click-through, so it pays to check images before upload rather than after a suppression.
Why does Amazon reject an image that looks completely white to my eyes?▾
Human eyes cannot distinguish between pure white (RGB 255,255,255) and very light grey (RGB 252,252,252) on most monitors. Amazon's automated checks read pixel values, not how the image looks on your screen, so a background that is RGB 254 or lower along the edges can be flagged even though it looks white. Compliance Guard reads the raw values so you don't have to eyeball it.
Are text overlays allowed on secondary images?▾
Yes, text is permitted on secondary images (slots 2 through 7) for infographics, dimensions, and feature callouts. However, text must be directly relevant to the product. Listings where secondary images consist entirely of text blocks with minimal product imagery frequently get flagged for poor customer experience.
How do I fix a listing that has already been suppressed for image issues in Seller Central?▾
Open the 'Fix Your Products' page in Seller Central (or filter Manage All Inventory for suppressed listings). Find the affected ASIN and read the image error Amazon gives, then generate a validated 2000px pure white image with nozam and upload the replacement. Image updates aren't instant, so allow a few hours before assuming the upload failed.