New Image Standards Are Coming
We're Here to Help You Stay Compliant and Look Great Doing It
Ace Hardware is rolling out new 2026 e-commerce image requirements. Every product will now need a minimum of 3 images to be listed online—including multiple angles, measurement overlays, and a lifestyle in-use photo.
Not sure how to meet these new requirements quickly and affordably? You’re not alone—and we’re here to help.
How We Help
Updated 2026 Image Standards Package
Includes:
(1) Product Images – Marketing Angle
(1) Measurement Image – With dimension overlay (you provide specs)
(1) Lifestyle Composite – Your product in a realistic environment
$85 → $71 | Ace Exclusive Pricing for a Limited Time
Ace packages
Package #1 - Good
Meets Requirements - Bare MinimumIncludes:
- (1) Product in-package image
- (1) Product out-of-package image
- (1) Dimension/measurement Image*
*Includes Measurement Fee
Starting at $47 package price per Product
Package #2 - Better
These products require advanced setup or props for stability.
Includes:
- (3) Product Images both in and out of package
- (1) Dimension/measurement Image*
- (1) Lifestyle Composite
*Includes Measurement Fee
Starting at $110 package per Product
Add-Ons / A la Carte - Better
- 360° Spins: Staring at $50
- Lifestyle Composite: Starting at $50
- Infographic: Starting at $50
- CGI products: Call for Quote
ACE Pick 3
| Creative Asset | Details | Count | List Price | Package Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Image | Product In-Package and Out-of-Package. | 1 | $15 | $13 | $2 |
| 360° Spin | Simple | 360° spin of a simple product (stands naturally) with 24-images. | 1 | $60 | $50 | $10 |
| 360° Spin | Complex | 360° spin of a complex product (requires support) with 24-images. | 1 | $90 | $80 | $10 |
| Measurement | Overlay measurements on the product image. Image capture not included. | 1 | $10 | $8 | $2 |
| Infographic | Visual representation of information combining photos,
text and graphics. Image capture not included. |
1 | $60 | $50 | $10 |
| Lifestyle Composite | Combine a high-quality product image with stock photo. ($15 for product image if requred) |
1 | $60 | $50 | $10 |
| CGI | Computer generated image of your product | 1 | Call for quote | — | — |
| Product Handeling | Details | Count | List Price | Package Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oversize Fee | For products over 36" on one side | 1 | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| Overweight Fee | For products over 50 lbs | 1 | $25 | $20 | $5 |
| Measurement Fee | If dimensions are not provided | 1 | $5 | $5 | $-- |
| Assembly Fee | For products requiring assembly | 1 | TBD | TBD | $-- |
At Langenfeld Studios, we specialize in creating high-quality, consistent, and spec-compliant imagery for Ace Hardware vendors.
Whether your product ships in packaging or not, our packages are built to meet the new requirements—without slowing you down.
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Discover new visual solutions for your products! Take advantage of this exclusive Trade Show special to enhance your visuals through a complimentary product demo. Just enter your information to experience how you can elevate your product visuals. And the best part? The images are yours to keep and use!
*Customer is responsible for shipping products to and from our studio.
Plan Ahead: The Future of Product Imagery
While ACE Hardware will immediately enforce the 3-image minimum, they are simultaneously encouraging and will soon require higher-quality and more detailed imagery to support customer confidence and sales.
Items Over $100 & Technical Products: For products priced over $100, or those with technical/moving parts, we strongly encourage and expect more than three images
2026/2027 Requirements: We plan to introduce technology-assisted requirements in '26 and '27, which will likely include:
360° Spins: For technically complex items.
Augmented Reality (AR) Imagery: For categories like patio furniture and grills.
Category Specific Rules: Hard stop when not met.
Still Photography
Simple Product
These products require minimal prep and stand on their own.
Includes:
- 3 Image Set
- Square crop
- Pure white background
Starting at $30 per Product
Complex Product
These products require advanced setup or props for stability.
Includes:
- 3 Image Set
- Square crop
- Pure white background
Starting at $50 per Product
Apparel Product
From ghost mannequins to flat lay, we ensure your garments look their best!
Includes:
- 3 Image Set
- Square crop
- Pure white background
Starting at $80 per Product
360° | INTERACTIVE SPINS
360° Spin | Simple Product
Put your product in motion with our 360° spin experience—built with 24 high-resolution stills. Perfect for products that stand on their own, these spins let customers view every angle interactively with minimal prep required.
SIMPLE PRODUCTS - These products require simple prep and can stand on their own.
Starting at $60
360° Spin | Complex Product
Showcase your product’s details with an elevated 360° spin experience. Designed for items that need extra handling—like reflective surfaces, soft packaging, or suspension—this option ensures every angle looks polished and consistent.
COMPLEX PRODUCTS - These products require advanced prep, rigging and can't stand on their own.
Starting at $90
Stop Motion
Experience product movement like never before with our stop-motion feature! This consists of a sequence of high-quality still images to create engaging motion.
Starting at $99 (GIF included)
Video | CGI Production
Product Videos
Bring your products to life with captivating videos designed to showcase their key features, movement, and use. Perfect for e-commerce platforms, Amazon listings, and social media.
Starting at $249
CGI Visualization
Display your products with hyper-realistic 3D renders. Great for prototypes, color variations, and photoreal visuals built from CAD or reference photos.
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enhanced visuals
Lifestyle Composite
Have your product blend into an environmental stock photo to enhance its visual appeal and realism.
Starting at $60
AI Background
Enhance your product’s visual appeal with AI-generated backgrounds, eliminating costly photo shoots and staging. Save time and resources to focus on growing your business.
Starting at $25
Composite Image
Enhance your product presentation by showcasing multiple products or views within a single frame.
Starting at $25 per composite
Infographics
Infographics offer an effective way to visually showcase a range of product items, making complex information easy to understand and engaging for the viewer.
Starting at $60 per infographic
Product Feature
Enhance your product’s features by capturing unique elements.
Starting at $35 per product + expenses
Group Images
These visuals provide an excellent means of displaying a collection of product items.
Starting at $40* per image (2-5 products)
Starting at $60* per image (6-15 products)
