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warning image_low_quality

Image quality below Pinterest threshold

What this means

Pinterest demoted the product because the image is below their visual quality threshold. Pinterest is image-first, so quality scores directly affect ranking.

Why this happens

Pinterest favors tall (2:3 ratio) images. Square or landscape images get a quality penalty even if technically allowed.

How to fix it

  1. Provide vertical 1000×1500 (2:3) images as the primary image_link.
  2. Re-crop existing imagery to 2:3 — center the product, leave a small top/bottom margin.
  3. Use additional_image_link for square/landscape variants instead of as primary.

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