# Collection image ### About Shopify Collection Image Element The [Shopify Collection Image](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/shopify-elements-collection-image/) Element is designed to display the images of your Shopify collections on your page to attract customers to explore more of your product lists and increase your conversion rate. The Collection Image element can be used on any PageFly's page and section. To obtain further information, you can refer to this video tutorial: {% embed url="" %} ### How To Access Collection Image Element * **Step 1**: Click on the Element icon on the left menu * **Step 2**: Switch to Shopify tab * **Step 3**: Click on the Collection Image element in the dropdown menu * **Step 4**: Drag and drop the element into the page editor and then start using it Collection Image element comes with one common variation, but we will continue to add more variations to help you save time. Note that you can search for this element by using the search function instead of finding it in the sidebar. ![](/files/XW5hXmq8ZMzfQ4ZM6RI9) ### How To Configure Collection Image Element Collection Image element comes with plenty of parameters allowing you to fine-tune content appearance for the best possible conversion rate. Select the element in the layout to see its parameters. When you drag and drop this element into the editor page, there are 2 choices for the Collection Source for you to choose from: * **Auto**: This option will automatically apply when you are on a [Collection Page](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/add-more-content-to-my-shopify-collection-page/) or this element is added to a Collection list or Collection details * **Custom Collection**: This option is available in page types other than Collection Page or when the element is used independently. In such a case, you’d need to manually select the collection for which you want to show the image ![](/files/O5W43808YMuYRf0pHTZ2) You can choose Custom Collection and select the collection you want. ![](/files/SR0lkauGiAl1JZGLKnUJ) Image of selected collection will then be displayed correspondingly: ![](/files/BXiuqDX2UrTVJ8s8o0JM) #### General Tab | **Enable Full Width** Make the Image fit with the width of its container (example: column). | ![enable full width in Shopify collection image](/files/PjrzlkcGMQAsIAIQkC23) | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Image Width** You can adjust the Image Width when turning Enable Full Width off. | ![image width Shopify collection image](/files/UTIoyeBsYwAzhjgsMwto) | |

Image Ratio There are 3 types for you to choose:

- Original: Image will show in its original size

- Square: Image will show in a square shape

- Custom: You can adjust the height of the image

| ![](/files/py5R4iJWgTmv4sLfalWa) | | **Image Height** It is only available when you select the custom image ratio | ![](/files/9tKYWYp5XmiQw6cDSmsU) | |

Image Object Fit In Square and Custom types of Image Ratio, you can resize the image to fit its container.

- Cover: Image will stretch to fit with the container

- Contain: Image will squeeze to stay inside its container

| ![](/files/m0fqxVEevN3jyOPIkdyq) | | **Image Position** In Square and Custom types of Image Ratio, you can select a specific position for the image inside its container. | ![](/files/U5NCWvCWh5YHowmX2qQe) | |

Image loading There are three options for image loading:

- Lazy load: Only load the image when it’s scrolled into view to improve page speed

- Eager: Queue the image to start loading in advance

- Standard: Normal image loading

| ![](/files/SXSrULWGCsNuU5bEXdRA) | | **Link To Collection** Enable this option if you want to link the image to the corresponding collection page when a user clicks on it. | ![](/files/HmX7Q0mkZgIUWIQuNigY) | You can get further information about **ATTRIBUTES, VISIBILITY, and ANIMATION** parameters [here](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/elements-general-settings/) #### Styling Tab You can check more information about theStyling Tab in [this article](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/elements-style-settings/). ### Common Cases #### Change The Displayed Image For A Collection To modify or upload a new display image for a collection on Shopify: 1. Navigate to the Shopify Admin dashboard, then proceed to Products > Collections. 2. Select the collection whose image you wish to update. ![](/files/Et5SJplqU5W2UHJsgxa5) 3. Within the collection's settings, find the Image section. 4. Click the "**Edit**" button to change the image. ![](/files/JJ3SxVditPaOIRJmeZhg) ### Tips And Best Practices * Use high-quality, visually appealing images to represent your collections effectively. * Ensure that the images are relevant and accurately depict the products within each collection. * Optimize image file sizes to improve page load times while maintaining sufficient quality. * Consider using lifestyle or product-in-use images to create a more engaging and relatable experience for your customers. * Regularly update your collection images to keep your store fresh and engaging. ### Frequently Asked Questions **1. Can I use the Collection Image element on product pages?** Yes, you can use the Collection Image element on product pages or any page type to showcase related collections and encourage further exploration of your product catalog. **2. Can I display multiple collection images side-by-side?** Yes, you can add multiple instances of the Collection Image element to your page and arrange them side-by-side using the page builder's layout options. **3. What is the maximum image size that I can upload?** The maximum file size for images on Shopify is 20MB. **4. Can I link the collection images to custom URLs instead of the collection pages?** No, you can only link the collection image to the corresponding collection page. ### Additional Resources * [How to use Collection List with PageFly](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/shopify-elements-collection-list/) * [How to Add Shopify Collection Details to PageFly Page](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/shopify-elements-collection-details/) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.pagefly.io/page-structure-and-elements/shopify-elements/collection/shopify-elements-collection-image.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.