Fix guide
Fix TikTok Shop square product image (1:1)
September 2026
TikTok Shop product tiles crop to 1:1. A tall or wide source looks fine in admin but loses edges in the feed. Export square with margin before you upload.
TikTok Shop 1:1 failures
| Failure | What to hit |
|---|---|
| Feed crop clips product | Export 1:1 with margin |
| Edge-to-edge framing | Leave ~8% clearance |
| Portrait phone shots | Pad or crop to square |
| Mixed aspect in catalog | One square recipe per SKU set |
1. Check crop risk
Run the TikTok Shop checker on the export. Non-square framing and edge warnings predict feed crops.
Open the TikTok Shop checker →TikTok Shop image size →Fix TikTok Shop image size →
2. Reframe to 1:1
Pad or crop to square with intentional margin. Re-check after export.
Before you publish
- True 1:1 export
- Margin around product
- JPG/PNG under 5 MB
FAQ
Does TikTok Shop require square photos?
Product tiles crop to 1:1. Export square with margin so the product stays inside the crop.