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title: Custom image for collections
description: "The category menu and sub-collection list will, by default, use the product's first image. To showcase a custom image for collections, please create a metafield following the steps outlined below. **Step 1 :** ``` From your shopify store admin >…"
url: "https://www.adornthemes.com/knowledge-base/custom-image-for-collections/"
updated: "2025-07-01"
category: Collection Page
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# Custom image for collections

The category menu and sub-collection list will, by default, use the product's first image.
To showcase a custom image for collections, please create a metafield following the steps outlined below.

**Step 1 :**

```
 From your shopify store admin > click "Settings" > Metafields and metaobjects > collections > Add definition
```

**Step 2** : Fill in the details as shown in the screenshot below.

Namespace and Key :**custom.custom_image** (must)

 ![](https://adornthemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/custom-image.png)

**Step 3 :** Navigate to the metafield section at the bottom of the collection page. ( from store admin)

**Step 4 :** Click Custom image field to select image and save page.