Photo guideline check
Upload photos that show the real business and meet Google's rules.
Photo check
What it does
Stock photos
Flags images that appear to be stock or reused from elsewhere online.
Ad-style images
Spots heavy text overlays, logos stamped across the frame and promotional graphics.
Generated images
Flags images that look computer-generated or heavily edited rather than real.
Blurry or small
Checks sharpness and size against Google's recommended minimum of 720 x 720 pixels.
Real photos build trust
Google's photo guidelines ask for images that represent the business as it really is: the storefront, the team, the work, the space. Stock images, flyers and heavily edited pictures are often rejected. A profile full of them can also look less trustworthy to customers.
GBP Astra checks each photo before you upload and explains any issue in plain language, so you can replace it with something better.
Photo basics
Google recommends JPG or PNG files between 10 KB and 5 MB, with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels. Photos should be in focus, well lit, and free of filters or heavy changes.
Common questions
Why does Google reject photos?
Common reasons include stock images, promotional graphics, heavy text, poor quality and images that do not show the actual business.
What size should Business Profile photos be?
Google recommends JPG or PNG files between 10 KB and 5 MB, at 720 x 720 pixels. The minimum is 250 x 250 pixels.
Does a passed check guarantee Google will publish a photo?
No. Google makes the final decision. The check catches the most common problems before you upload.
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