Yelp Photo Size & Requirements
The image dimensions, aspect ratio and file limits Yelp expects — plus how to turn a phone photo of your real dish into a menu-ready Yelp listing image.
FoodPhoto.ai is an AI food photo editor for Yelp menus. Yelp recommends 1000x1000px images at 1:1 (square) or 4:3, 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.
Yelp image requirements
| Minimum resolution | 1000x1000px |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 (square) or 4:3 |
| Max file size | 5MB |
| Format | High-quality JPG or PNG |
Yelp is trust-driven. Use clear photos of signature dishes, your interior/exterior, and accurate plating. Consistent, well-lit images help customers feel confident before they visit or order.
Platform requirements change — always confirm current specs in your Yelp merchant dashboard before bulk uploading.
Yelp photo specs by country
Yelp operates across 8 markets. Pick yours for local context.
Yelp photo FAQ
What photo size does Yelp require?
Yelp recommends a minimum resolution of 1000x1000px at a 1:1 (square) or 4:3 aspect ratio, with files up to 5MB. Yelp is trust-driven. Use clear photos of signature dishes, your interior/exterior, and accurate plating. Consistent, well-lit images help customers feel confident before they visit or order.
What aspect ratio works best on Yelp?
Use 1:1 (square) or 4:3. Keep the dish centered with safe margins so the listing thumbnail crops cleanly across phone and tablet.
Can I make Yelp 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 Yelp 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 Yelp-ready photos in under a minute
Upload a phone photo and export it at Yelp's recommended size — without changing the dish. Plans from $4.99/mo (20 credits), or a one-time 5-credit pack for $2.99.