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How Do I Add a Parallax Effect in Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 4:50 pm

The parallax effect is a great way to add some visual interest to your Shopify store. It’s a simple, yet effective, way to make your store stand out from the crowd. Here’s how to add a parallax effect to your Shopify store:

1. Choose a theme that supports parallax scrolling. Not all themes support this effect, so be sure to check before you make your purchase.

2. Add your images.

The parallax effect relies on images, so you’ll need to add some to your site. You can either upload them directly to Shopify or use a third-party image hosting service like Flickr.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that the Shopify platform does not currently support the addition of a parallax effect to your store. While there are some workarounds that can be used to create a similar effect, it is important to note that these are not officially supported by Shopify and may not function as intended. Additionally, any changes made to your store using these workarounds may not be compatible with future updates to Shopify and could potentially cause problems with your store.

3. Add the parallax code to your theme. This will vary depending on which theme you’re using, but most themes will have documentation that will help you out.

4. Test it out! Be sure to test your parallax effect on multiple browsers and devices to make sure it looks and works the way you want it to.

Adding a parallax effect to your Shopify store is a great way to add some visual interest and personality. Follow the steps above to get started.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.