Element g:additional_image_link#

Basic information#

The g:additional_image_link element is not required, but when present it contains the URL of an additional product image that is not the main image. It may show the product from a different angle, display the full packaging, or highlight a specific detail. The URL must not contain spaces or diacritics. The additional image URL must be unique within the feed. The maximum URL length is 2000 characters.

The g:additional_image_link element can appear multiple times per product in the feed, up to a maximum of 10 times.

The recommended dimensions, minimum resolution, and maximum file size for additional images are the same as for the main product image in g:image_link.

• g:additional_image_link element specification in Google Merchant Center Help

Elements related to g:additional_image_link that can also be used in the feed:

• g:image_link — URL of the main product image
• g:is_bundle — if the product is marked as a bundle you have created, additional images can show the individual items included or parts of the bundle
• g:multipack — if you have grouped several identical products into a bundle sold as a single product, g:additional_image_link can display the entire multipack
• g:lifestyle_image_link — URL of a lifestyle image showing the product in a natural, real-world setting
• g:virtual_model_link — URL of a 3D model of the product (currently available for footwear and home goods only, limited to products sold in the US)

Frequently asked questions#

• How do I split additional image URLs separated by a delimiter into individual values?
  • If you have additional image URLs in a single element separated by, for example, a semicolon, pipe |, space, or comma, you can split these values into separate variables using regular expressions.
• How do I add a new additional image to products in the feed?
  • For example, use the Add a value to a multi-value element rule, or use the Rewrite rule specifying a specific position.
  • If you need to work with the last additional image, you can reference it using the @@MAX_POSITION function.
• How do I swap two images, for example the main image and the first additional image?
  • Use the pre-built automation available in the left menu of your Google Shopping project: Automations → search for the Swap values between two elements automation.
• How do I force Google Shopping to update its cached additional images?
  • Using the Rewrite rule, append a # character and some text, e.g. #new, to the image URLs. For Google Shopping, the image URLs will appear new, so it will re-fetch the images immediately.
  • Note: if you change an image but keep its URL the same, it can take up to six weeks for Google to detect the change on its own.
• Can I bulk-resize images in the feed?
  • Yes, using the Feed Image Editor extension.
• How do I remove a watermark or border from images?
  • Yes, using the Feed Image Editor extension.

What Mergado Audit checks for the g:additional_image_link element#

• Whether the value in g:additional_image_link is duplicated — image URLs should be unique for every product in the feed.
• The audit also checks the correct format of the g:additional_image_link URL.
• It checks the maximum URL length in g:additional_image_link, which is 2000 characters.

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