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critical 13011

Error 13011 — Image file format not supported

What this means

Amazon only accepts JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg), TIFF (.tif), PNG (.png), or GIF (.gif) image files. WebP, AVIF, BMP, HEIC, and other formats are rejected.

Why this happens

Amazon's image processor only handles a fixed set of formats. JPEG is the most reliable choice for product photography; PNG works best for images with transparency.

How to fix it

  1. Convert all product images to JPEG using your photo editor — quality 85–95% gives the best balance of file size and clarity.
  2. If you need transparency (rare for main images, since white-background is required), use PNG.
  3. Don't submit HEIC files exported directly from iPhone — convert to JPEG first.
  4. Check the URL extension: Amazon reads the extension, not the file's actual MIME type.

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