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Collections template

The Collection template controls the layout of individual collection pages. It displays the collection’s title, image, and description, followed by a grid of products within that collection.

Collection banner section

Collection banner section shown in the Shopify editor

SettingDescription
Color schemeSelect a predefined color scheme.
Show collection descriptionChoose whether to display the collection’s description.
Show collection imageChoose whether to display the collection’s featured image.
Image layoutShow the collection image as either a hero with overlaid text, or a separate side by side layout.
Details in hero styleChoose to use a gradient that blends or contrasts the image to improve readability. Only applies if showing as hero.
Image display widthChoose whether the image stays within the theme's normal padding or extends beyond it for a more immersive layout. Extended allows the image to break out of the usual bounds, while within bounds keeps it aligned with the page content.
Image aspect ratioControl the aspect ratio of the collection image.
Section spacing & borderSee shared settings > Section spacing & border. Associated settings below.
Section animationsAnimate section when scrolled into view.

Collection banner section settings in use


Product grid section

Product grid section shown in the Shopify editor

SettingDescription
Color schemeSelect a predefined color scheme.
ContentSee all Content settings
ProductSee all Product settings
Filtering and sortingSee all Filtering and sorting settings
Section spacing & borderSee shared settings > Section spacing & border. Associated settings below.
Section animationsAnimate section when scrolled into view.

Content settings

SettingDescription
Show product countDisplay the number of products visible in the collection. Updates when filters are applied.
Products per pageHow many products are visible on each paginated page.
Pagination styleChoose how customers navigate through products beyond the current page in the collection.
Pagination style

This setting helps you control how content loads, based on the experience you want to create.

  • Paginated: Shows numbered pages for manual navigation.
  • Click to load more: Loads more products when a button is clicked.
  • Load on scroll: Automatically loads more products as the customer scrolls (infinite scroll).

Product grid content settings being used

Product settings

SettingDescription
Products per row on desktopPick how many products are visible in a row on desktop
Products per row on mobilePick how many products are visible in a row on mobile

Filtering and sorting settings

SettingDescription
Show result filteringAllow users to filter and refine the products shown in the collection through the filter panel.
Show result sortingAllow users to update the order of products shown in the collection.
Group active filters by typeWhen filters are applied and the filter panel is closed, active filters appear as dismissable filter buttons. Enabling grouping will organize these buttons by filter type. Making it easier for customers to see what categories or options they’ve selected.

Product filtering and sorting settings being used

Shared settings

These settings are common to several sections and work the same way wherever they appear. Once you learn how they work in one place, you'll recognize them elsewhere.

Spacing and border

The section Spacing & Border settings allow you to control how much vertical space line between your sections. Mix and match to find what works for you. Show a stylistic border between sections to emphasize the break between content.

SettingDescription
Top spacingHow much spacing applies to the top of this section.
Bottom spacingHow much spacing applies to the bottom of this section.
Show bottom borderShow a stylistic border at the bottom of the section spacing
Visual example.

Showing section height settings in action