Primary image guidelines

At CLASSIC.COM, we strive to present vehicle listings in a clean, professional, and visually consistent manner.

To maintain a clean and professional look across the platform, we strive to present listings in a visually consistent and appealing way, prioritizing branding-free images, and favoring right-facing 3/4 profile shots. 

Image Guidelines

To maintain a high-quality presentation, images must be high-resolution and free from watermarks, promotional content, or branding overlays that distract from the vehicle or include contact information.

If a logo overlay is present, it must be no larger than 8% of the image area and placed discreetly in a corner. Logos that naturally appear in the background, such as on showroom walls or signage, are acceptable as long as they do not detract from the vehicle or contain contact information.

These guidelines ensure a consistent and professional look across all listings, providing a seamless browsing experience for buyers.

 

Primary Image Selection

To maintain visual clarity and uniformity, CLASSIC.COM uses a combination of AI and human review to select the primary image used for each listing following the below guidelines:

  1. Primary Image Check – We first look at the primary image provided in the feed from the seller. If this image is free from logos, text, and/or other branding elements, we use it as the hero image.

  2. Right-Facing 3/4 Profile Preference – If the primary image contains branding, our system searches for a clean right-facing 3/4 profile image of the vehicle.

  3. Left-Facing 3/4 Profile Alternative – If a clean right-facing image isn't available, we look for a left-facing 3/4 profile image instead.

  4. Human Curation – If none of the above options are available, our expert curators step in to select the most appropriate image based on a set of established rules and preferences developed over time. The more images that are provided in the feed, the better and more consistent the curation and display of vehicle lots can be.

Our goal is to showcase each vehicle in the best possible way, ensuring buyers can easily distinguish different makes and models at a glance.

 

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about the image used for your listing, our Customer Support team is happy to assist.