Image guidelines

How to request image updates on zDirect

This process is used to request image updates in zDirect for specific SKUs while ensuring compliance with our image guidelines

Update your article images

Sometimes product detail page (PDP) images will need to be updated after the article has gone online. In these cases, please use the Image Update template attached in this article to request changes.

Article rejections related to image quality and compliance

Learn how to solve common image rejections and ensure your articles are onboarded to Zalando without delays.

How to create URLs for zDirect

Guidance on creating URLs, how to share them with us and how to avoid an image download error code (PSERR_62)

Image requirements: Aspect ratio

In this article you will learn what aspect ratio is, why it is important and how to identify and adjust it, in order to comply to our image requirements.

Visual content and post-production guide

Here you’ll find Zalando’s detailed image editing guidelines - what can and cannot be retouched to maintain authenticity while meeting Zalando’s inclusivity standards.

Premium/Designer image guide

Here you’ll find the Premium/Designer image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for your high-end assortment.

Apparel image guide

Here you'll find technical image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for Apparel articles to support your article onboarding process.

Kids image guide

Here you'll find technical image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for Kids articles to support you in your article onboarding process.

Sports image guide

Here you'll find technical image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for Sports articles to support you in your article onboarding process.

Lingerie image guide

Here you'll find technical image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for Lingerie articles to support you in your article onboarding process.

Shoes image guide

Here you'll find technical image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for Shoes articles to support you in your article onboarding process.

Jewellery image guide

Here you'll find technical image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for Jewellery articles to support you in your article onboarding process.

Accessories image guide

Here you'll find technical image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for Accessories articles to support you in your article onboarding process.

Bags and Luggage image guide

Here you'll find technical image requirements, styling tips and best practice image examples for Bags and Luggage articles to support you in your article onboarding process.

Electronics image and content guide

Here you’ll learn about Electronics article attributes and image requirements. This guide also contains styling and photography tips, as well as best practice image examples will support you in onboarding your Electronics articles.

Beauty image and content guide

Here you’ll learn about Beauty article attributes and image requirements. This guide also contains styling and photography tips, as well as best practice image examples will support you in onboarding your Beauty articles.

Toys image and content guide

Here you’ll learn about Toys article attributes and image requirements. This guide also contains styling and photography tips, as well as best practice image examples will support you in onboarding your Toys articles.