E-commerce and Background Setup Flashcards
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What color profile should product images be saved in for web and e-commerce use?
Answer: sRGB
sRGB is the standard color profile for web and e-commerce images because most monitors and browsers are calibrated to display it accurately.
What does DPI (dots per inch) setting matter for when delivering product images for online e-commerce use?
Answer: It does not affect web display; pixel dimensions matter
For web and screen use, DPI is irrelevant — only pixel dimensions determine image quality; DPI is only meaningful for print output.
Which JPEG quality setting (in Adobe Photoshop's Save for Web) offers the best balance of image quality and file size for e-commerce product images?
Answer: 60–80
A JPEG quality of 60–80 typically provides visually indistinguishable quality from maximum while significantly reducing file size for faster page loads.
What is image 'clipping path' used for in e-commerce product image delivery?
Answer: To isolate the product from its background for clean cutouts
A clipping path is a vector outline drawn around the product in Photoshop, allowing the background to be cleanly removed or replaced during post-processing.
What is the recommended naming convention best practice when delivering a batch of product images to a US e-commerce client?
Answer: Use SKU or product ID in the filename for easy catalog matching
Using the product's SKU or ID in the filename allows clients to instantly match images to catalog entries without manual sorting.
When a client requests 'retouching to remove dust and scratches' on product images, which Photoshop tool is most precise for small blemishes?
Answer: Healing Brush Tool
The Healing Brush Tool samples surrounding texture and blends it seamlessly, making it the most precise choice for removing small dust spots and scratches on product surfaces.