Image with text overlay
A guide to customize Image with text overlay

The Image with text overlay section lets you combine strong visual imagery with impactful text, making it ideal for storytelling banners, promotional hero blocks, or intros. This section supports separate desktop and mobile images, adjustable text position, and custom opacity settings to ensure readability.
How to add an Image with text overlay section to your Shopify store
Steps
In the theme editor (Customize), click Add section.
Select Image with text overlay.
Make necessary changes.
Save.
How to edit an Image with text overlay section
Section settings
Container
Choose Full width, Stretched width or Fixed width layout.
Desktop image
Upload an image for desktop view.
Mobile image
Upload a mobile-optimized version for better responsiveness.
Image overlay opacity
Add a dark layer over the image to improve text contrast.
Banner height
Choose from: Adapt to image
, Small
, Medium
, Large
.
Desktop content position
Controls the placement of the content.
Desktop content alignment
Aligns text: Left
, Center
, Right
.
Enable content container
Keeps the text content within the page width instead of full-width.
Mobile - Banner height
Control the image height on mobile
Show content below images on mobile
Enable showing content below the image for mobile view.
Block settings
You can add up to four types of blocks:
Subheading
A short label aside from your headline.
Heading
Main headline. Keep it clear, engaging, and meaningful.
Text
Add supporting details or a short paragraph.
Button
Link to your desired page.
You can re-order blocks by dragging them up or down.

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