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critical Image contains watermark or text overlay

Main image has watermarks, logos, or promo text

What this means

The primary image contains text, logos, watermarks, or promotional badges. TikTok requires clean product photos on a white background with no overlays.

Why this happens

TikTok's image policy mandates a pure product shot in the main image slot to keep the in-app browse experience consistent. Watermarks from photographers, third-party retailer logos, sale badges, and Amazon-style infographics all violate the rule. Image classifiers detect both text pixels and logo shapes, so even small corner watermarks cause rejection.

How to fix it

  1. Re-export the image with all text, logos, and badges removed.
  2. Place the product on a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, centered.
  3. Use minimum 800x800px, square aspect ratio.
  4. Replace the image in Seller Center and resubmit.

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