Hero Slideshow Tab Navigation Build Rich Image and Video Heroes

Create a responsive Shopify hero slideshow with images or videos, custom slide content, clickable progress navigation, autoplay controls, and individual CTAs.

  • check-icon Image & Video Slides
  • check-icon Progress Navigation
  • check-icon Responsive Hero Layout
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Key Features for Flexible Hero Slideshow Design

Build campaign-ready hero slideshows with image or video media, individual content, progress navigation, autoplay, responsive positioning, and CTA controls.

Image and Video Slides

Image and Video Slides

Mix Shopify images and hosted videos within the same hero slideshow to create richer campaign and brand presentations.

Separate Mobile Images

Separate Mobile Images

Add a dedicated mobile image to image slides so important subjects and campaign details remain visible on smaller screens.

Automatic Slide Rotation

Automatic Slide Rotation

Enable automatic slide changes and choose an interval of 3 to 10 seconds to control how quickly content rotates.

Clickable Progress Navigation

Clickable Progress Navigation

Show progress indicators on every slide, and let shoppers click each one to go directly to the corresponding hero content.

Flexible Content Positioning

Flexible Content Positioning

Place slide content in 9 desktop positions, and choose separate top, middle, or bottom positions for mobile screens.

Per-Slide Call-to-Action

Per-Slide Call-to-Action

Give every slide its own button label, destination link, outline option, corner radius, and independent visual styling.

Independent Slide Styling

Independent Slide Styling

Set heading, content, pagination, button, hover, outline, and shadow colors separately for each hero slide.

Responsive Media Heights

Responsive Media Heights

Choose small, medium, large, or adaptive hero heights while maintaining responsive media proportions across desktop and mobile layouts.

Hero Slideshow Tab Navigation Settings & Options

Control slideshow height, autoplay, typography, progress navigation, spacing, width, and individual slide content from the Shopify theme editor.

Section Settings

Section Settings

Applies to the whole slideshow

Choose adaptive, small, medium, or large media height.

Slideshow Media Height

Set the corner radius around the slideshow container.

Slideshow Border Radius

Turn automatic slide rotation on or off.

Auto Rotate Slides

Choose how often automatically rotating slides change.

Slide Change Speed

Align pagination labels to the left, center, or right.

Pagination Alignment

Adjust heading, content, and pagination font sizes.

Slideshow Typography

Set separate top and bottom padding for desktop and mobile.

Responsive Padding

Make the slideshow span the full available width.

Full Width Layout

Set a maximum width when full width is disabled.

Maximum Section Width
Block Settings

Block Settings

Applies to each image or video slide

Add desktop imagery, mobile imagery, or hosted video.

Slide Media

Add the main slide heading and support rich text.

Slide Content

Add the text shown with the progress navigation.

Pagination Label

Set the slide button label and destination URL.

Slide CTA

Choose desktop and mobile content position and alignment.

Content Position

Customize text, pagination, button, and hover colors.

Slide Color Styling

Switch the CTA to outline style and set its corner radius.

CTA Style

Where This Section Can Be Used

Use image and video hero slides to introduce campaigns, collections, products, or brand messages while guiding shoppers toward key destinations across your store.

  • Home Page
  • Collection Page
  • Product Page
  • Landing Page
Home Page

Create a High-Impact Storefront Introduction

Use image and video slides to introduce your brand, promote key collections, highlight campaigns, and guide visitors toward the most important areas of your store.

check-iconPresent several key campaigns inside one hero area.

check-iconMix lifestyle images and videos for stronger visual storytelling.

check-iconUse separate CTAs to guide shoppers to different destinations.

check-iconAdd dedicated mobile imagery for better responsive presentation.

check-iconLet visitors jump between slides through progress navigation.

Collection Page

Promote Collection Stories Above the Product Grid

Use hero slides to introduce seasonal ranges, subcollections, styling themes, or collection campaigns before shoppers begin browsing the product grid.

check-iconIntroduce the collection with stronger visual context.

check-iconPromote subcollections through separate hero slide links.

check-iconUse video to communicate mood, styling, or campaign direction.

check-iconPosition content differently based on each slide's creative.

check-iconKeep collection promotions responsive on smaller screens.

Product Page

Support Product Stories With Rich Visual Campaigns

Use the slideshow to present product campaigns, supporting lifestyle imagery, demonstrations, or related stories around the current product experience.

check-iconAdd lifestyle context around important featured products.

check-iconUse videos for visual product demonstrations or storytelling.

check-iconPromote related collections through individual slide CTAs.

check-iconSeparate supporting stories into focused hero slides.

check-iconAdjust mobile positioning so text remains clear over the media.

Landing Page

Build Multi-Message Campaign Hero Experiences

Use up to four images or video slides to communicate different campaign messages, offers, launches, or destinations within one focused landing page hero.

check-iconPresent several campaign messages without stacking multiple hero sections.

check-iconGive every promotion its own media, copy, and CTA destination.

check-iconUse progress labels to make campaign navigation more visible.

check-iconControl slide timing to match the amount of content shown.

check-iconCreate separate desktop and mobile visual compositions.

Benefits of Hero Slideshow Tab Navigation for Shopify

Create a flexible hero experience that combines rich media, campaign messaging, navigation, and responsive controls without needing multiple separate hero sections.

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Why Choose Hero Slideshow Tab Navigation

Use up to four focused slides to present distinct messages while keeping visuals, navigation, and calls to action organized within a single hero area.

check-iconCombine image and video campaigns inside one slideshow.

check-iconGive every slide its own copy, CTA, position, and colors.

check-iconUse automatic rotation to keep campaign content moving.

check-iconLet shoppers navigate directly through clickable progress items.

check-iconOptimize image-based slides with dedicated mobile media.

check-iconControl section proportions for different storefront designs.

check-iconKeep campaign messaging organized without stacking multiple banners.

Do This, Skip That.

DO

  • do Use one clear campaign message and CTA on every slide.
  • do Upload dedicated mobile images when desktop crops do not work well.
  • do Choose slide timing that gives visitors enough time to read.
  • do Position text where it remains readable over the selected media.
  • do Keep pagination labels short and easy to understand.

DON'T

  • don't Do not overload a slide with several competing messages.
  • don't Do not set automatic rotation faster than visitors can read.
  • don't Do not place text over visually busy areas without sufficient contrast.
  • don't Do not use unrelated images or videos within the same campaign.
  • don't Do not make progress labels too long for the navigation area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many slides can I add to Hero Slideshow Tab Navigation?

You can add up to four blocks to the slideshow, and each block can be configured as either an image slide or a video slide.

Can I combine image and video slides in one slideshow?

Yes. Image and video blocks can be used together, allowing the same hero slideshow to combine campaign visuals and hosted video content.

Can I upload a separate hero image specifically for mobile?

Yes. Image slides include separate Desktop Image and Mobile Image fields, allowing you to use a more suitable crop for smaller screens.

Do videos autoplay and loop inside the slideshow?

Yes. Selected Shopify-hosted videos are configured to autoplay, loop, remain muted, hide controls, and play inline within their slide.

Can I control how quickly the hero’s slide changes automatically?

Yes. Enable Auto Rotate Slides and choose a change interval of 3 to 10 seconds in the main slideshow settings.

Can visitors manually select a slide from the progress area?

Yes. Each progress item is clickable and takes the slideshow directly to its corresponding slide, even when auto rotation is disabled.

Can I position slide text differently on desktop and mobile?

Yes. Desktop provides nine content positions, while mobile offers top, middle, or bottom placement with separate text alignment controls.

Can every slide have its own CTA button and color styling?

Yes. Each slide supports its own button label, link, outline option, corner radius, heading color, content color, pagination color, and button colors.

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