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Uber Eats photo requirements — source checked July 22, 2026
Uber Eats Photo Requirements 2026: Source-Checked Guide
This guide separates Uber's published item-photo rules from FoodPhoto.ai's recommended export. Requirements can vary by product and market, so check the instructions shown in your merchant account before publishing.
Official requirements and recommended export
| Field | Official Uber guidance | FoodPhoto.ai recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Height 440–10,000 px; width 550–10,000 px | 1250×1000 px is a practical 5:4 working export, not an official minimum. |
| Aspect ratio | Between 5:4 and 6:4 is recommended for item photos | Use 5:4 when you want one predictable restaurant-menu crop. |
| File type | JPG, PNG, or GIF | Use a high-quality JPEG unless transparency is necessary. |
| Maximum file size | 10 MB for menu/catalog photos; 5 MB for Creative Hub in Ads Manager | Stay below 5 MB if the same asset may also enter an ads workflow. |
| Content | Accurately represent one menu item, centered, in focus, with sufficient light. | Preserve the real ingredients and portion; use a simple background. |
Official content checks
- The image should accurately represent a single item available on the menu.
- The item should be centered rather than placed at an edge or outside the frame.
- The merchant must own the image or have the right to use it.
- Avoid multiple unrelated items, people other than incidental hands, blur, strong shadows, insufficient lighting, and unsanitary surroundings.
- Do not add watermarks or unrelated text. Uber documents narrow exceptions for text or logos already present on sold items, packaging, or plating.
Menu item photos and cover photos are different
Uber's cover-photo guidance uses a 2880×2304 pixel, 5:4 JPEG. Item photos use the broader file dimensions above and a recommended ratio between 5:4 and 6:4. Do not treat a cover-photo size as the item-photo minimum.
Pre-upload checklist
- Show one real menu item and keep it centered and fully recognizable.
- Use a crop between 5:4 and 6:4; 1250×1000 is FoodPhoto.ai's practical 5:4 recommendation.
- Export JPG, PNG, or GIF within Uber's published pixel and file-size ranges.
- Confirm the photo is sharp, evenly lit, and free of unrelated text or watermarks.
- Check the merchant portal for market-specific instructions before submitting.
FoodPhoto.ai recommended workflow
Start from a real dish photo. Improve lighting and background while keeping the ingredients and portion accurate, then export a 5:4 JPEG. FoodPhoto.ai recommends 1250×1000 px below 5 MB for a simple reusable workflow; those values are recommendations, not a claim that Uber requires that exact size.
Prepare a truthful Uber Eats crop.
Frequently asked questions
What dimensions does Uber Eats publish for item photos?
Uber lists a height of 440–10,000 pixels and a width of 550–10,000 pixels. It recommends an aspect ratio between 5:4 and 6:4.
What file types and maximum size does Uber list?
Uber lists JPG, PNG, or GIF and a maximum of 10 MB for menu/catalog photos. Creative Hub in Ads Manager has a separate 5 MB maximum.
Is 1250×1000 an official Uber minimum?
No. It is FoodPhoto.ai's practical 5:4 export recommendation. Uber's current official page publishes the broader dimension range above.
Sources and revision history
Market: Uber's English-language merchant guidance · Last verified: July 22, 2026
Revision: July 22, 2026 — corrected dimensions and file limits, separated item and cover-photo rules, and removed unsupported search-ranking, review-time, and sales-uplift claims.
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