Video
Editing templates will change all pages that use the same template. Create new templates for different page layouts, or show dynamic page content in the same template.
Set up section
In the editor side panel, click (+) Add section and select Video. Click and hold the drag handles ⋮⋮ to re-order sections.
Section styles
Click the section to edit general section styles for colors and spacing, available in all sections:
Set up video
The Video section accepts videos uploaded to Shopify or linked videos from Youtube and Vimeo.
Upload and embed video
Click Video section to find settings
Shopify video
Select or upload a video.
Mobile Shopify video
Select or upload an alternate video to show on mobile devices.
Youtube or Vimeo URL
Enter the full URL of your YouTube or Vimeo video. The video must be public.
Video alt text
Enter alt text to describe the content and purpose of the video for customers using screen readers.
Change aspect ratio and focal point
You can crop the video to a uniform shape (Aspect ratio) and select the Focal point of your video to keep the most important part centred and avoid unwanted cropping.
These options only apply to Shopify-hosted videos.
Click Video section to find settings
Aspect ratio
Crop the video to a uniform shape, or select Natural to maintain its original shape. "Aspect ratio" refers to the proportion between the video's width and height (W:H).
Natural Default Portrait (2:3) Portrait (4:5) Square (1:1) Landscape (5:4) Landscape (3:2) Landscape wide (16:9) Landscape ultrawide (21:9)
Video focal point
Specify the main focus of the video. The focal point will remain centered and within frame to avoid unwanted cropping.
Center Default Top Bottom Left Right
Add cover image
After choosing your video, you can add a Cover image that overlays the video before visitors click play.
Cover image
Select or upload a preview image that overlays the video player. There are no required dimensions. A minimum width of 2500px will ensure optimal quality on the widest screens.
Play video on loop
After adding your video, you can choose to Play the video on loop.
Click Video section to find settings
Play video on loop
When checked, the video will start over after ending.
Add content blocks
Click (+) Add block to add text and image content to the section. Use the drag handles ⋮⋮ to re-order blocks, and add Spacer and Divider blocks to further customize the layout.
Change content layout
Click Video section to find settings
Content width
Use the sliders to set the maximum width (in pixels) of the section content.
200-1000 px Default: 500
Text alignment
Set the position of the text content for desktop screens.
Left Center Default Right
Text position
Set the position of the text content for desktop screens.
Above video Default Below video
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