Video hero
This section was updated in v3.0.0 to use Shopify video, which lets you directly upload a video and alternate mobile video. See our Changelog and theme update guide to learn more.
Add the Video hero section to show a full-width autoplaying video (without sound), uploaded as a .mp4 file to your Shopify files.
The autoplay video does not play audio. For videos with audio, you can add a Video player block within the section or use the Video section instead.
Set up section
In the editor side panel, click (+) Add section and select Video hero. Use the drag handles ⋮⋮ to re-order sections.
Click the section to edit general section styles, like colors, width, and padding.
Editing templates change all pages that use that template. For unique pages, use new templates or dynamic metafields
Add background video
The Video hero section displays an autoplay video (without sound) as the background. After uploading your video, you can select the focal point of your video and add a color overlay.
For autoplay videos, make sure your video files meet the following requirements:
Video file type
.mp4 or .mov
Embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos are not supported.
Video length
< 20 seconds (Recommended)
Video size
< 10MB (Recommended)
For theme versions 3.0.0 and later, you can upload a .mp4 video directly in the section settings. For earlier versions, you must upload your video to Content > Files in your Shopify admin, then copy the file link into the section settings.
STEPS (v3.0.0 or later)
In your theme editor (Customize):
Click the Video hero section.
Under Shopify video, click Select video.
Select a .mp4 video, or click Add videos to upload a .mp4 video file.
(Optional) Under Mobile Shopify video, click Select video for a background video that appears only on mobile devices.
You may want to upload a video file that has been cropped to a different shape (aspect ratio) to better fit a vertical screen.
Under Media height, choose to display the video with a Custom or the Original height (without cropping).
If Custom height is selected: adjust the Height and Mobile Height of your video between 50% to 100% of the maximum height.
The Height is the percentage of the window height on your customer's device. When Custom height is set to 50%, the video will always display at half the height of the customer's screen.
Use Media 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.
Click Save.
STEPS (v2.4.0 or earlier)
In your Shopify admin:
Go to Content > Files to open your Shopify files.
Click the Upload files button to add your
.mp4file from your computer.Once your file has been processed, click the Link icon next to the file to copy the URL.
You may need to refresh the page for your file to appear.
In the theme editor (Customize):
Click the Video hero section to open the settings.
Paste the link into the Video link field. Click on the the link that appears in the results above.
Click Save.
Click section to find settings
Shopify video
Select or upload a video that autoplays (without sound).
Mobile Shopify video
Select or upload an alternate video to show on mobile devices.
Media focal point
For desktop and mobile, specify the main focus of the video. The focal point will remain centered and within frame to avoid unwanted cropping.
Background link
Select a page or URL to make the entire video a clickable link.
Background image overlay
The overlay adds a layer of color to your image. Overlays help balance image and text for clarity and readability.
Click section to find settings
Color scheme
Select a color scheme to apply background and text color. This option helps provide contrast with text and headings to keep them clear and readable.
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.
Add content blocks
Use blocks to customize the content area of the section. Click (+) Add block to add text, buttons, and other media. Use the drag handles ⋮⋮ to re-order blocks, and change the layout in the section settings.
Accent
Add small label heading.
Heading
Add title heading.
Text
Add multiple lines of rich text.
Button
Add buttons with custom styles.
Image
Add images with custom sizes.
Video player
Add video that plays in a popup viewer.
Border
Add divider between blocks.
Spacer
Add space between blocks.
Change content layout
In the section settings, change the position of the content blocks.
Click section to find settings
Text position
Change the position of the content blocks within the section for desktop screens.
Mobile text position
Change the position of the content blocks within the section for mobile screens.
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