Image compare
This section was added in v1.5.0 on Oct 27, 2022. See our Changelog and theme update guide to learn more.
The Image compare section shows a side-by-side comparison of 'before' and 'after' images with a slider to reveal them.
Set up section
Editing a template changes all pages that use that template. To edit specific pages, you can create new templates or insert dynamic content with metafields
In the editor side panel, click (+) Add section and select Image compare. Click and hold the drag handles ⋮⋮ to re-order sections.
Click the section to edit the general section styles: Padding | Top divider | Animation
Add before and after images
Upload an image to both the "Before" and "After" blocks. You can edit the Filter effects, Colors, and image Labels.
We recommend images with the same dimensions and similar composition to best reveal the differences between them.
STEPS
In your theme editor (Customize):
Click on the Before or After block to open the settings.
Under Image, use the Select image button to add an image featuring multiple products.
There are no required image dimensions but we recommend both images have the same dimensions.
Images with a minimum width of 2500px will help ensure optimal quality across devices.
Use Image focal points to specify the main focus of your images. The focal point of your image will remain centered and within frame when your site adapts to different screen sizes.
See our image guide to learn more about specifying a focal point for an image used within a section or for an uploaded image file when used anywhere on your site.
(Optional.) Select one of 7 Filter effects to apply to the image.
Available filters: Blur, Brightness, Contrast, Grayscale, Invert, Saturate, Sepia.
Use the Filter amount slider to increase or decrease the degree of the filter effect.
Change the Overlay color and Overlay opacity using the slider to increase the contrast between the text and slide image.
These settings help make your text clear and readable.
Set the Opacity to
100%to create a solid color slide. This helps avoid images that include text in the image itself, which are not responsive or recommended.(Optional) Click the Overlay gradient option to add a color overlay that fades across a range of hues.
You can choose the style, angle, position, and opacity of the gradient. See Shopify's color gradient guide to learn more.
Enter Label text to display on the image.
Select a Label position to move the label to a different part of the image.
Uncheck Show label to hide the label.
Under Color, use the color selectors to change the label Background and Text colors.
We recommend using WebAIM's contrast checker when matching colors to make sure your text is clear and readable for everyone.
Repeat steps 1 - 8 for both "Before" and "After" blocks.
See the Section image styles to edit the position, shape, and Image reveal direction for both images.
Click Save.
Change image compare style
Click on the Image compare section to find settings for image Position, Aspect ratio (shape), and the Image reveal slider.
STEPS
In your theme editor (Customize):
Click on the Image compare section to open the settings.
Choose an Image position to display the image reveal block to the Left, Right, or Below the section headings.
Select the Image aspect ratio to crop your images to Square, Landscape, or Portrait.
The Natural setting displays the original shape of your image.
Choose to set the Image reveal direction to Horizontal or Vertical to let customers reveal the image from left to right or top to bottom.
Use the Max width for image slider to limit the maximum width of the combined "Before" and "After" images.
Use the Color selector to change the color of Reveal slider and Reveal slider arrows.
Click Save.
Section header
The Section header appears above the section. Add a Heading, Subheading, and optional Button.
STEPS: Add headings
In your theme editor (Customize):
Click on the Image compare section to open the settings.
Enter Heading text to display a section title.
we recommend one to three words.
Set the Heading size to Small, Medium, or Large.
Enter Subheading text to display beneath the heading.
We recommend one to three short sentences.
Use the formatting buttons to add text styles, links, or lists. To learn more, see Shopify's Rich text editor guide.
Click Save.
STEPS: Add button
In your theme editor (Customize):
Click the Image compare section to open the settings.
Select or paste a URL for the Button link.
Enter text for the Button label.
The most effective button labels ask customers to do something (e.g. Get started, Join us, Shop now). To learn more, read "What is a Call to Action?"
Click Save.
Click section to find settings
Heading
Enter text to display a section title above the section.
Heading tag
Change the heading tag to modify the page structure. Use H2 to indicate important topics, and use H3-H6 for related topics. This option doesn't change the heading's appearance.
Subheading
Enter text to display a section subheading below the heading.
Button link
Select or paste a URL for the button.
Button label
Enter text to display a button label. Leave this field blank to remove the button.
Section style
Adjust the overall section style by changing the Padding around the section content, and add an optional Top divider to clearly separate sections.
STEPS
In your theme editor (Customize):
Click on the Image compare section to open the settings.
Choose to Enable animation to show visual effects when scrolling, hovering, or interacting with the section.
Learn more about Section animations in Stiletto.
Choose to display a Top divider that separates sections with a Solid line.
The Top divider uses the color of Lines and borders set in the Theme settings.
Select a Padding option to change the spacing between sections. Choose between Top and bottom, Top only, Bottom only, or set it to None.
Click Save.
Settings reference
Click the Image blocks to find the following settings.
Before and After blocks
Image
Upload images for the before and after blocks.
We recommend images with the same dimensions and similar composition to best reveal the differences between them. A minimum width of 2500px will help ensure optimal quality across devices.
Image focal point
Select the most important part of your image to keep centered. Use focal points to avoid unwanted cropping across different screen sizes. You can specify a focal point for an image used within a section or for an uploaded image file. Learn more in our Image settings guide.
Filter effect
Select one of graphical effects to apply to the image. Available filters: Blur, Brightness, Contrast, Grayscale, Invert, Saturate, Sepia.
Filter amount
Use the slider to increase or decrease the degree of the filter effect.
Overlay
Select a color to overlay the image. This option helps provide contrast with text and headings to keep them clear and readable.
Overlay gradient
Add a color overlay that fades across a range of hues. You can choose the style, angle, position, and opacity of the gradient. See Shopify's color gradient guide to learn more.
Overlay opacity
Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay color. Set the opacity to 0% to turn off the overlay color. If set to 100%, the overlay will be opaque.
Show label
Choose to show 'Before' and 'After' labels.
Label
Change the default text of the labels.
Label position
Select a position for the label on the images.
Label text color
Select the color of the label text.
Label background color
Select the color of the label background.
Click the Image compare section to find the following settings.
Section layout
Image position
Display the Before/After image to the Left, Right, or Below the section headings.
Image aspect ratio
Crop the shape of your images to Square (1:1), Landscape (3:2), or Portrait (2:3). Choose Natural to display the original image shape.
Image reveal direction
Select Horizontal or Vertical to reveal the images from left to right or top to bottom.
Max width for image
Use the slider to limit the maximum width of the combined "Before" and "After" images.
Color
Reveal slider
Select the color for the divider line and icon for revealing the images.
Reveal slider arrows
Select the color of the arrows of the slider icon.
Section content
Text alignment
Align section headings to the Left, Right, or Center.
Heading
Add text to show a main heading above the section.
Heading size
Change the font size of the heading to Small, Medium, or Large.
Subheading
Add text to show a subheading below the main heading.
Button link
Select or paste a URL for a button.
Button label
Enter text to display as the button label. The most effective button labels ask customers to do something (e.g. Get started, Join us, Shop now).
Button style
Choose a style for the button. Select Solid, Outline, or Text.
Related links
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