Marketplace images that convert

Published 28 August 2025 · ~6 min read · By Middle Earth Consulting AB

On crowded marketplaces, your first image sets CTR. A repeatable image system—packshots, lifestyle, infographics, and rich modules—can lift click-through, reduce returns, and anchor your brand.

Marketplace images that convert

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Image set that wins the click and the cart

  • Hero packshot: clean, glare-controlled on pure white or platform-required background. Sharp edges, true scale, depth preserved.
  • Lifestyle scene: in-brand environment showing size and context, tailored to the audience.
  • Feature highlights: simple infographics with 2–5 callouts, readable on mobile.
  • Dimension & materials: clear measurements, texture close-ups, real-world comparisons.
  • Variants & bundles: colorways, sizes, what’s-in-the-box and compatible items.

Why 3D gives you an edge

  • Unlimited variants fast: render all finishes and bundles without reshoots.
  • Consistent lighting: one rig across catalog = uniform brand grid.
  • True-to-spec: lock camera height and focal length; control reflections and textures.
  • Scalable updates: add a new accessory or angle in hours, not weeks.

Platform basics you shouldn’t ignore

Compliance

  • Primary image on a pure background, no extra props, no text if not allowed.
  • Respect safe zones and minimum longest-side pixels.
  • Barcodes/logos displayed as required, no misleading composites.

Ratios & readability

  • Square 1:1 or 16:9 as the platform specifies; ensure mobile legibility.
  • Text in infographics under ~20% of the frame; high contrast, big type.
  • Keep a stable visual rhythm across the image carousel.

Image sequence that tells a clear story

  1. Packshot: clean, brand-led hero.
  2. Lifestyle: scale and use in context.
  3. Features: 3–5 callouts that matter.
  4. Details: materials, ports, mechanisms.
  5. Variants: color/size grid or bundle options.
  6. Dimensions: clear measurements with a familiar object.
  7. Social proof or awards if the platform allows.

A production workflow that scales

  • Inputs: CAD/drawings, finishes, brand guidelines, platform rules.
  • Look development: calibrate materials and lock lighting rig.
  • Batch render: base angles + variants in one run.
  • Infographics: template typography and icons for speed.
  • QC checklist: crop/ratio, compression, naming, and metadata.

Common issues that stall conversion

  • Busy infographics with tiny text, unreadable on mobile.
  • Inconsistent angles across a category, breaking trust.
  • Over-sharpened or compressed assets causing halos and banding.
  • Lifestyle props that misrepresent the product’s size or capability.

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