Are you looking to turn your Shopify image banner into a video banner? This tutorial will guide you step by step to replace your static image banner with a dynamic video, making your store more engaging, professional, and user-friendly. No coding experience is required!
Why Turn Your Shopify Image Banner into a Video Banner?
Video banners capture attention, showcase products, and increase engagement and conversions. They create a dynamic shopping experience and help your brand stand out.
Step 1: Prepare Your Video for Shopify Banner
Select a high-quality video in MP4 format or use a YouTube/Vimeo link. Optimize the file size for faster loading and better user experience.
Step 2: Add Video Banner Code in Shopify
Go to Online Store → Themes → Edit Code and add the following CSS for mobile responsiveness:
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
.videoBackground .videoBox {
padding: 100px 20px 80px !important;
}
.videoBackground .fullscreen-video-wrap {
position: absolute !important;
z-index: 1 !important;
}
.videoBackground .videoBoxInfo {
padding: 10px !important;
}
}
Paste this Liquid schema in your section:
{% schema %}
{
"name": { "en": "Video Background" },
"class": "videoBackground",
"max_blocks": 1,
"blocks": [
{
"type": "video",
"name": "Video",
"settings": [
{ "type": "url", "id": "video_link", "label": { "en": "Video link" } },
{ "type": "image_picker", "id": "video_image", "label": { "en": "Cover image" } },
{ "type": "header", "content": { "en": "Text" } },
{ "type": "text", "id": "title", "label": { "en": "Heading" }, "default": "Video slide" },
{ "type": "richtext", "id": "text", "label": { "en": "Description" }, "default": { "en": "<p>Use this text to share brand info.</p>" } },
{ "type": "color", "id": "color_text", "label": { "en": "Text color" }, "default": "#ffffff" },
{ "type": "text", "id": "button_label", "label": { "en": "Button label" } },
{ "type": "url", "id": "button_link", "label": { "en": "Button link" } },
{ "type": "color", "id": "color_btn_bg", "label": { "en": "Background button color" }, "default": "#ffffff" },
{ "type": "color", "id": "color_btn_text", "label": { "en": "Button text color" }, "default": "#ffffff" }
]
}
],
"presets": [
{
"name": { "en": "Video Background" },
"category": { "en": "Main" },
"blocks": [ { "type": "video" } ]
}
]
}
{% endschema %}
Step 3: Customize Your Video Banner
- Add video link or upload MP4
- Upload cover image as fallback
- Set text, buttons, overlay colors
Step 4: Optimize Your Video Banner
- Compress video for faster load
- Add alt text to video thumbnail
- Use focus keyphrase in headings and description
- Test on mobile devices
Images & SEO
Before Image:
Caption: Original image banner before video banner
After Image:
Caption: Example of Shopify video banner after tutorial
Internal & External Links
FAQ
Q1: How do I turn my image banner into a video banner in Shopify?
A1: Follow this tutorial to embed a video, add text, buttons, and overlay colors.
Q2: Will it slow down my site?
A2: Optimize video size and use a fallback image to maintain speed.
Q3: Does it work on mobile?
A3: Yes, follow the mobile optimization steps to display correctly on all devices.
Conclusion
By following this Image Banner to Video Banner Shopify tutorial, you can make your store more engaging, showcase products effectively, and increase conversions. Step-by-step method ensures professional results without coding experience.
