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How to create and apply a template in Shopify?

by Admin on Jun 26, 2024

📍 Note: 

This guide focuses on product templates. You can also create custom templates for collections, pages, blogs, and blog posts using the same steps:

  • Go to Online Store > Themes > Customize.
  • Choose the type of template you want to create from the dropdown.
  • Name, create, and customize your template.
  • Assign your template to the corresponding type.

1. Create a new template

Not quite satisfied with the default templates? Design your custom template with this handy guide:

Step 1: 

From your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes > Customize your CURRENT THEME.

⚠️ Note: It must be your current live theme to make the template appear.

Step 2: 

Open the dropdown menu, choose Products, and scroll down to click Create template.

How to create a new template?


Step 3: 

  • Name: Give your template a unique name.
  • Based on: Select a template to build your new one from.
Create a template

Step 4:

Click Create template and you are ready to go~.

2. Apply your new template

Step 1: 

From your Shopify admin, go to Products.

Step 2:

Open the product for which you want to assign the new template.

Step 3:

At the bottom right, find the Theme template section, then select your template from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: 

Click Save.