Your catalog is automatically populated through your integration with Pepper. These products are automatically matched with SALT, which provides a strong foundation of product content. In many cases, additional images may be required, such as branded photography, updated packaging photos, or replacements for incorrect images. The Image Uploader tool allows images to be added, generated with AI, reordered, removed, or enhanced with AI for any item, and supports both single item updates and bulk image uploads for larger catalog projects.
For example, when new shipments arrive or when products do not yet have images, photos can be captured on a mobile device or uploaded from a desktop. This ensures operators are shown the accurate product they will receive, improving clarity and order confidence.
This article outlines the process for adding and updating images within PMC.
Why Pictures Matter in a Catalog
Pictures play a big role in helping operators feel confident in what they are buying. When operators can see exactly what they are getting, they move faster, make better decisions, and are more likely to add new items to their order.
Here is how image additions should be approached so that visuals remain helpful and effective for operators.
Do's | Don'ts |
Use clear, well lit photos where the product and label are easy to read | Use blurry, dark, or heavily shadowed images |
Show the actual item you sell, including correct packaging and pack size | Upload generic images that do not match your exact product |
Upload multiple angles when helpful, especially for meat, produce, or unboxed items | Upload multiple identical photos |
Keep the primary image as the strongest and clearest one | Put the best image second or later in the order |
Using Image Uploader to Manage Product Images
Single Item Image Updates
From the item detail view of any product, you can:
Upload up to 8 png/jpg images files
Change the order of how images appear
Delete unwanted images
Use AI to generate new images or enhance existing images
Upload Image(s)
Step 1: Search for the item and click View Details.
Step 2: Click Upload Photos.
Step 3: Upload up to 8 jpg or png files.
Change the Order of How Images Appear
In the Item Details view, hover over an image and drag it by the dotted icon into the correct order.
Delete an Unwanted Image
In the Item Details view, hover over an image to reveal the 'red trashcan' button. Click to permanently remove the image.
Use AI to Generate or Enhance Images
Note: There is a limit of 4 AI operations per item and 300 item generations per month.
Enhance an Existing Image
Step 1: In the Item Details view, click the Enhance button.
Step 2: Select the image(s) to enhance.
Step 3: Add context in the Additional information box. For example, "remove background" or "change colour." Click Enhance.
Step 4: Accept or reject the enhanced images and save changes.
Generate a New Image
Step 1: In the Item Details view, click the Generate AI Image button:
Step 2: Add instructions in the Additional Information box. Image generation is based on the item name, so it's recommended that extra details are provided to ensure an accurate generation:
Step 3: Click Generate.
Step 4: Reject, Regenerate, or Accept the generated image. If it's inaccurate, select Regenerate to add more context in the Additional Information box:
Manage Uploaded Images for Items With SALT Content
When an item contains SALT content, it will have a SALT label in the top right corner of the product card:
In the Item Details page, SALT photos are labeled:
In this example, there are two of the same image (1 and 2). One of them can be deleted, and, image 5 can be brought to the front by dragging (if needed).
Click Remove SALT Connection to get rid of any SALT related data.
Hover over any image, SALT or non-SALT, to reveal the delete button.
Click and drag the images to reorder them.
Add Images for Many Items at Once (Bulk Upload)
Step 1: Select Bulk Upload from the header.
Step 2: Follow the instructions regarding naming conventions and upload all of the image folders by dragging them or clicking Select Folder.
Bulk Image Upload instructions.
Step 3: Review the summary and Start Upload. Invalid images will have reasoning at the top of the window. Cancel upload and fix the errors where possible, or Start Upload and upload new files in a separate run:
