diff --git a/backend/Dockerfile b/backend/Dockerfile
index fb74fab..ccb6edd 100644
--- a/backend/Dockerfile
+++ b/backend/Dockerfile
@@ -31,9 +31,9 @@ RUN apk add --no-cache git sqlite vips vips-dev python3 make g++
 # Copy package files first
 COPY --from=builder /app/package*.json ./
 
-# Rebuild sharp for the correct architecture (linuxmusl-x64)
-# Install all production dependencies
-RUN npm ci --omit=dev || npm install --production
+# Install all production dependencies and rebuild sharp for linuxmusl-x64
+RUN npm ci --omit=dev || npm install --production && \
+    npm rebuild sharp
 
 # Clean up build dependencies after installation to reduce image size
 RUN apk del python3 make g++ vips-dev