[gb2world]

I figured I would need a pre-loader, I was just hoping there was going to be an easier fix

Or, see if there is another way to upload the detailed images without X-Cart generating and caching the thumbs. That would be equivalent to the page you posted that you liked. They appear to be that way as a result of the upgrade process. Perhaps you can ftp the images and find a way to point to them with a csv import that may bypass the creation of the cached thumbs. (I'm speculating - you would need to investigate.) Maybe exporting the two example products you posted and looking at the csv might give you clues.

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