Product Images & Manufacturer Logos
Overview
1WorldSync Content Solutions provides multiple product images as well as manufacturer logos.
The images and logos are delivered in digital content and can either be downloaded or used as direct links.
Product Images
Product images of all types and resolutions including thumbnails and hi-resolution images are distributed through a single media type:
- 1WS Product Image (Media Type ID 15)
The Standard Image (Media Type ID 1) and DataSource Medium Image (Media Type ID 2) media types are still maintained and can be used for receiving the single standard (200x150) and medium (400x300) size images. However we recommend using Media Type ID 15 which aggregates all available product images.
1WorldSync Content Solutions supports the following image sizes (when available):
- 640x480
- 400x300
- 200x150
- 75x75 (thumbnail)
As well as the following hi-resolution image sizes:
- 2400 x1800
- 1200 x 900
- 1024 x 768
- 800 x 600
Image Meta Attributes
The meta-attributes are intended to describe the multiple images for easier filtering and integration.
Here is the list of the main meta attributes:
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Attribute Name |
Value Examples |
Value Description |
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Image Type (MetaAtrId 2) |
Product shot |
Photo of an actual product |
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Usage / lifestyle |
Photo with some product usage scenarios |
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Package view |
Photo of a product in its box/packaging |
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What's in the box |
Photo of a product with the included accessories |
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Component |
Photo of a component (e.g. remote control for a TV) |
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Ports / controls |
Detailed photo of ports, interfaces or controls |
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Screenshot |
Software screenshot image |
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Box image for software license |
Image of a retail/shrink-wrap box of the same software product (same software title, edition and version) linked to a software license SKU. This image is not an actual representation (not a product shot) of the software license and is used for illustrative purpose only. We recommend displaying a disclaimer next to such product images to avoid any confusion for the consumers that might expect a box product instead of just a license. |
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Licensing logo |
Logos of software volume licensing programs |
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Software logo |
Software product icons |
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Schematic image |
B&W schematic images usually used for cables |
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No image available |
Grayed-out default category images |
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Image Angle (MetaAtrId 1) |
Front |
Photo of a product’s front side |
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Back |
Photo of a product’s back side |
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Top |
Photo of a product from the top |
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Bottom |
Photo of a product from the bottom |
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Close up |
Zoomed up photo of a product part |
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Inside |
Inside view (e.g. a computer with an open cover) |
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Left side |
Photo of a product’s left side |
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Left-angle |
Photo of a product’s left angle |
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Multi-angle |
Photo including multiple views from different angles |
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Right side |
Photo of a product’s right side |
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Right-angle |
Photo of a product’s right angle |
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Resolution (MetaAtrId 6) |
640x480 400x300 200x150 75x75 2400 x1800 1200 x 900 1024 x 768 800 x 600 |
Product Images may be available in these resolutions (Note that not all products will have images in all resolutions). |
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Image Weight (MetaAtrId 7) |
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Image weight indicates image importance for a product. Also weight indicates recommended sorting order of the images in the image gallery on a product page: from image with the highest weight to the one with the lowest. |
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Image Width (MetaAtrId 3) |
640 400 200 75 2400 1200 1024 800 |
Image width in pixels (derivative from the Resolution attribute). |
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Image Height (MetaAtrId 4) |
480 300 150 75 1800 900 768 600 |
Image height in pixels (derivative from the Resolution attribute). |
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File Size (MetaAtrId 5) |
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File size in Bytes. |
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Image ID (MetaAtrId 8) |
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Image ID is common parameter indicating that several images delivered via Digital Content represent multiple sizes (resolutions) of the same image. If several images have the same value for the Image ID attribute, it means that they are derivatives of the same original image. |
Primary Image
If a product has multiple images available for it, the image with the highest weight is recommended as a primary image.
The weight is provided in the meta attribute “Image Weight” (MetaAtrId 7).
The image weights range is up to 999999. It allows avoiding image weight duplication, i.e. each image assigned to a SKU has a unique image weight.
And it allows enabling category-dependent rules for selection of primary product images.
For example, we are using front-view image as a primary (the highest weight) in such categories as Mobile Phones, Tablets, Televisions and Monitors.
In some other categories (like Toys or Printer Consumables) the product package/box picture is used as a Primary Image.
Please find the Primary Image query here.
Default Image
When a specific image for a product cannot be found, 1WorldSync Content Solutions attaches a default image. Each category has only one related default image.
The default images have the type “No Image available” in the meta attribute “Image Type” for images provided in Media Type ID 15.
Please find the Default Image query here.
Note: If you are using Standard Image (Media Type ID 1) you may find default images by using the links provided in the file here.
Starting with DataSource release 6.2 (December 2014), the default images can be replaced with the manufacturer logos in Media Type 15 in the digital content feeds.
The accounts activated since this release are automatically set up to receive manufacturer logos instead of the default images in Media Type ID 15.
If you still receive default images and would like to start receiving manufacturer logos instead please contact your Customer Support team.
Manufacturer Logos
Manufacturer logos are also available as a separate component within DataSource digital content tables (Media Type ID 17).
The logo images are provided in three resolutions:
- 400x300
- 200x150
- 75x75 (thumbnail)
Manufacturer logos in Media Type ID 17 are provided in addition to the product images in Media Type ID 15.
Please find the Manufacturer Logos query here.