Media cards
This section is ideal for showcasing collections, categories, or promotional highlights in a visually engaging format.
The Media cards section displays a collection of visual cards (images or videos) with overlay content, ideal for showcasing categories, promotions, or featured content in a flexible layout.
1. Our guide to set up a Media cards section:
Steps:
In the theme editor, click Add section.
Locate Media cards.
Click Save.

2. Section settings

Layout: Defines how cards are displayed:
Cards are arranged in multiple rows and columns → suitable for structured layouts like collections or categories.

Cards appear in a single horizontal row → users can scroll/slide through items for a more dynamic experience.

Heading: Adda title to introduce the section.
Heading size: Adjust the size of the heading to match visual hierarchy.
Desktop height: Controls the height of all cards on desktop devices.
Mobile height: Controls card height on mobile devices.
Adapt to first media size: Uses the first card’s image ratio to define height for all cards.
Corner radius: Adjusts how rounded the card corners appear (0 = sharp, 40 = fully rounded feel).
3. Card block settings:

Each Card block represents one media item and supports both image and video with layered content.
Desktop width: Defines how many cards fit per row on desktop.
Image: Upload the main visual for the card.
Shopify-hosted video: Upload a video file. If both image and video are set, video will override the image.
Media overlay opacity: Adds a dark overlay on top of media.
Text settings
Heading: Main title displayed on the card.
Heading size: Controls prominence of the title.
Description: Add supporting text for additional context.
Desktop content position: Precisely position content within the card.
Button settings
Button label & Button link: Add label and assign link for the CTA button to drive action.
Use outline button style: Switch between solid and outline styles.
Color settings: Customize overlay content colors independently from theme defaults:
Heading color
Text color
Button label color
Button background color
Button outline color
Mobile layout
Mobile content alignment: Adjust alignment of text and buttons on mobile for better readability and spacing.
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