Target+ shows size charts in a dedicated Size Charts tab on the product page. You don't upload that tab yourself: you send your chart to Target+ as an extra product image through Acenda, and Target's content team turns it into the size chart for your listing.

This guide covers which size values to use, how to send a chart through Acenda, Target's deadlines, and how to fix common problems. If you need somewhere to store your chart files, see How to use Acenda to Host Size Charts and Instruction Manuals.

Good to know: The size rules, deadlines and turnaround times in this article are Target's policies, and Target can change them. Acenda sends your images and size values to Target+; Target decides what's accepted and when the Size Charts tab appears.

Recommended size values

Target recommends these standard values in your size field. Using them helps your items pass Target's checks the first time.

Apparel, letter sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, One Size, OS. Target prefers the short form (S, M) over the long form (Small, Medium).
Apparel, numeric sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.
Footwear, US numeric: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12.
Footwear, letter sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.
Kids and baby: NB, 0–3M, 3–6M, 6–9M, 9–12M, 12M, 18M, 24M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T.

What Acenda checks: When an item's variation theme includes size, Acenda makes sure every variant has a size value before sending it. Acenda doesn't check the value itself against this list, so a non-standard value can still go to Target+ and be rejected there.

Values to avoid

These are the most common reasons Target rejects a size value. Keep them out of your size field:

Ranges: "S–M" or "6–8".
Fit or marketing text: "Relaxed Fit" or "Oversized".
Gender or audience: "Men's" or "Women's".
Mixed formats: "Medium / Large".
Non-standard abbreviations: "SM", "LG" or "MED".
Fit descriptors: "Petite" or "Tall" belong in other fields, not in the size value.

If Target rejects your size variations, see Troubleshooting: "DATA_VALIDATION" Error for Size Variation Themes.

Submit a size chart through Acenda

You send a size chart to Target+ as an alternate image on the item. Target's automation reads the chart image, converts it into Target's size chart format, and Target's content team adds it to the Size Charts tab on your product page.

In the sidebar, under CATALOG, click Items, then click the eye icon next to the item to open it.
If the item has variants (for example, one per size or color), open each variant you sell on Target+. Target+ takes alternate images from each variant; the parent item only sends its main image.
On the Details tab, scroll to the Media section and click the pencil icon to edit the images.
Add your chart. Click Upload Image to choose a file from your computer, or Add from URL to paste a link, such as one you copied from CATALOG > Assets. New images are added to the end of the list as alternate images.
Drag the images into order. Target asks that the size chart is not the main image and not the first alternate image, so place it after your main image and at least one other product photo. To check an image's type, click its edit icon and make sure Type is set to alternate.
Click the Save Changes icon. Image changes are lost if you leave without saving.
Acenda sends the images to Target+ in the order you set the next time the item syncs. Target then converts the chart and adds the Size Charts tab.

Tip: Adding the same chart to many items? Use a spreadsheet import instead. Follow Bulk Updating Product Images in Acenda and put the chart's URL in a later alternate column, such as images.default.2.alternate.url, so it never lands in the main or first alternate spot.

Note: Acenda sends each variant's main image plus up to 15 alternate images to Target+. Keep your size chart within the first 15 alternates so it isn't left out.

Required categories and deadlines

Target's size chart policy: Target requires a size chart for all new items in four Apparel & Accessories divisions: Ready to Wear, Swim, Shoes and Performance. New items in these divisions need a size chart within 21 days of being listed, or Target may unlist the item until a chart is added. Shoelaces and shoe horns are excluded. Target can change this policy at any time.

Image tips

Target's automation reads your chart from the image, so a clean, simple chart converts best:

Clear headers: Label every column, for example Size, Bust, Waist and Hip.
One table per image: If you have more than one chart, send each as a separate image.
Sharp and readable: Use a high-resolution image where all text is easy to read.
Simple grid: Avoid merged or split cells.
Plain background: Skip patterns, watermarks and decorative elements that get in the way of the text.
File type: JPEG or PNG.

Pick the right kind of chart for the product:

Apparel size chart: Based on the shopper's body measurements, not the garment's measurements.
Dimension chart: For home products like rugs, bedding and wall art, showing area, length and similar measurements.
Comparison or compatibility chart: For electronics or sporting goods, showing how the item compares to other models.

For general image file requirements in Acenda, see Image Optimization & DAM Technical Specifications.

Updating an existing chart

Once a size chart is on your Target product page, changes go through Target's content team. Email cam.productcontent@target.com with the following:

Action	Required information
Add items to a chart	1. The TCIN where the chart already appears. 2. A list of TCINs to link to it.
Remove a size chart	A list of TCINs to remove it from.
Correct or update data	A completed Size Chart Submission Template with the corrected information.

Target says requests are typically handled within 5 business days. For help planning your size charts, email Product.content@target.com.

Troubleshooting and FAQ

My size chart shows as the main image. The chart is first in the item's image list, or its Type is set to main. Open the item, edit the Media section, drag the chart after your main image and at least one other photo, check its Type is alternate, and save. If an item has no main image at all, Acenda uses the first image in the list as the main image, so always keep a product photo first.
Target hasn't added the Size Charts tab yet. Target's content team adds the tab after converting your image, so it isn't instant. First confirm the chart was saved on each variant you sell on Target+ (not just the parent item). If the tab still hasn't appeared after several business days, email Product.content@target.com with the TCINs.
My chart didn't go to Target+ at all. Acenda only sends images once they've finished processing, so a newly uploaded image can take a short while to go out. Also check the chart is within the first 15 alternate images. If it still isn't sent, contact Acenda Support.
My item was unlisted for a missing size chart. Add the chart using the steps above. Once the requirement is met, the item should be eligible to relist; if it doesn't come back after the chart appears, contact Target's content team at cam.productcontent@target.com.
My size value was rejected. Find the error under CHANNELS > Item Issues, or on the item's Channel Status tab under Target+ (or whatever you've named your Target+ channel). Change the size to one of the recommended values above and save. For size variation errors, see Troubleshooting: "DATA_VALIDATION" Error for Size Variation Themes.

Still stuck? Contact Acenda Support and include the item SKU and, if you have it, the TCIN, so we can help faster.

How to Add and Manage Size Charts on Target+