Uploaded photos to your Google Business Profile but they're not showing? You're not alone. Photos take 24-72 hours to appear, but persistent issues usually trace back to one of 6 specific causes.
Why your GBP photos aren't showing
- Recently uploaded (under 72 hours). Google reviews photos before publishing. Wait 72 hours.
- Photos violate guidelines. Watermarks, branded text overlays, irrelevant content, or stock photos get rejected.
- Photos exceed file size or wrong format. JPG/PNG required. Max 5MB. Min 250x250 pixels.
- Account or profile under review. Soft suspension hides photos along with profile.
- Customer reports. Customer photos can be flagged and removed.
- Profile suspended. No content shows on suspended profiles.
How to fix photos not showing
Wait 72 hours first. If still not showing: check format and file size, ensure no watermarks or text overlays, verify your account isn't under review, check profile status. Re-upload if rejected, with cleaner versions.
Photo best practices
Use original JPG/PNG photos under 5MB. No text overlays. No watermarks. Geo-tag via EXIF metadata. Categorize properly (Interior/Exterior/Team/Products). Upload 5-10 fresh photos monthly to maintain freshness signals.