ChowNow Photo Size & Requirements
The image dimensions, aspect ratio and file limits ChowNow expects — plus how to turn a phone photo of your real dish into a menu-ready ChowNow listing image.
FoodPhoto.ai is an AI food photo editor for ChowNow menus. ChowNow recommends 1000x1000px images at 1:1 (square), up to 5MB. FoodPhoto.ai improves real dish photos to that spec without changing the food. Plans from $4.99/mo (20 credits), with a one-time 5-credit Try Pack for $2.99 and no free trial.
ChowNow image requirements
| Minimum resolution | 1000x1000px |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 (square) |
| Max file size | 5MB |
| Format | High-quality JPG or PNG |
ChowNow emphasizes brand consistency. Use photos that match your restaurant's aesthetic and maintain consistent styling across all menu items.
Platform requirements change — always confirm current specs in your ChowNow merchant dashboard before bulk uploading.
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ChowNow photo FAQ
What photo size does ChowNow require?
ChowNow recommends a minimum resolution of 1000x1000px at a 1:1 (square) aspect ratio, with files up to 5MB. ChowNow emphasizes brand consistency. Use photos that match your restaurant's aesthetic and maintain consistent styling across all menu items.
What aspect ratio works best on ChowNow?
Use 1:1 (square). Keep the dish centered with safe margins so the listing thumbnail crops cleanly across phone and tablet.
Can I make ChowNow photos from phone shots?
Yes. FoodPhoto.ai improves a real phone photo of your plated dish — lighting, color, background and crop — and exports it at the size ChowNow expects, without changing the actual food. Plans from $4.99/mo (20 credits), or a one-time 5-credit Try Pack for $2.99.
Make ChowNow-ready photos in under a minute
Upload a phone photo and export it at ChowNow's recommended size — without changing the dish. Plans from $4.99/mo (20 credits), or a one-time 5-credit pack for $2.99.