Zalando Hoodie Image Requirements
Selling hoodies and sweatshirts to European fashion shoppers on a platform that reviews every image? Here is what Zalando expects from your hoodie images in 2026:
| Requirement | Zalando specification |
|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1.44 portrait (width × height) |
| Resolution | 1801×2600px best practice; 762×1100px minimum (1800×2600 for designer brands) |
| Format | JPG in sRGB, up to 20MB |
| Background | Model views on light grey, not white — Zalando converts white packshots to light grey itself |
| Views | At least three images per apparel article, same model and styling across all views |
| AI images | Accepted; rejected if they break believability or misrepresent the product. Invisible marking recommended by December 2026, visible labels not permitted |
How to Shoot Hoodies for Zalando
Zalando's rule that sleeves be shown at full length — not folded, rolled or propped — hits hoodies hardest, because hoodie photography loves a pushed-up sleeve. The platform also wants model views on light grey, in a 1:1.44 portrait at 1801×2600px. CatalogX keeps the sleeves down, the hood and pocket as photographed, and exports to Zalando's canvas on light grey.
Three views per article minimum, same model throughout: front, back (where the print usually sits) and a detail of the cuff or hood lining. Zalando reviews AI images for believability and accuracy and recommends invisible marking by December 2026; CatalogX files carry that marking as IPTC metadata and have been checked against your photo before export.
One Flat Photo In, One Listing Shot Out
Before — flat photo
After — CatalogX
Shown on a black shirt from our public gallery — we don't have a hoodie pair published yet, but tops follow the same flow: flat photo in, on-model photo out, print placement preserved.
From Photo to Live Listing
1. Upload your hoodie — a flat-lay, hanger shot or supplier photo works. Tags and pins are removed automatically.
2. Pick a model — 40+ models across skin tones and body types. The AI respects your garment's construction; it doesn't guess.
3. Set the scene — light grey for every model view, one scene across the whole article.
4. Generate and export — about 30 seconds per image, sized for Zalando's specs. You own every output; commercial use is included on all plans, no watermarks.
On cost: a US studio photoshoot runs $300+ per session, or $50–150 per finished image. CatalogX starts free (5 credits, no card) and paid plans start at $9.99/month — see USD pricing or the full AI vs studio cost breakdown.