Video banner
A video background section with content overlay. Supports hosted video files, YouTube, and Vimeo.
Video sources
- Hosted video — Upload directly to Shopify via the Files section
- YouTube — Paste a YouTube URL
- Vimeo — Paste a Vimeo URL
Settings
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Shopify-hosted video file | — |
| Video URL | YouTube or Vimeo URL | — |
| Cover image | Poster image shown before video plays | — |
| Autoplay | Video plays automatically (muted) | On |
| Height | Small / Medium / Large / Full | — |
| Overlay opacity | 0–100% | 40% |
| Content position | Center-left / Center / Center-right / Bottom-left / Bottom-center | — |
Content blocks
Same block types as the Banner section: subheading, heading, text, button, and custom Liquid.
Tip: When autoplay is enabled, the video is automatically muted (browser requirement). A play/unmute button appears for visitors to enable sound.