How to Update a Featured Image on Squarespace
TL;DR:
- Featured images show up across your site and on social media when products are shared
- The first image you upload becomes the featured image by default
- You can change or delete featured images through the product editor
- Focal points can't be edited once set – you'll need to re-upload the image
Changing a Featured Image
To update the main image that represents your product:
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Get to the Product Editor: Open your Pages panel, pick a store page, and double-click the product you want to edit. You can also find it through the Products panel.
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Update the Featured Image: In the product editor, scroll down to the Images section. If there's already a featured image, click the three dots next to it and select Delete. Then upload a new image or choose one from your existing library.
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Save Your Changes: Hit Save to apply the new settings.
Variant-Specific Images
For products with variants like different sizes or colours, you can set unique images that change when customers select different options on the product page.
This is handy because customers can see exactly what they're getting for each variant without scrolling through all the product images.
FAQs
Can I edit the focal point of a featured image?
No, you can't adjust the focal point once it's set. You'll need to delete the image and upload a new one to change the focal point.
How do I add images for different product variants?
Go to the Product Images section in your product editor. You can assign specific images to each variant from there.
Where do featured images appear?
They show up in product blocks, summary blocks, store pages, and when your products are shared on social media (unless you've set a different social sharing image).
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Featured Image: The main image that represents your product across your site and social media.
Focal Point: The part of an image that Squarespace keeps in view when the image gets cropped for different layouts.
Variant-Specific Images: Different images assigned to each variation of a product (like showing a red shirt vs a blue shirt).
Wrap-up
Updating featured images is straightforward but makes a real difference to how your products look across your site. Good product images can be the difference between someone clicking through or scrolling past, so it's worth getting them right.
The process only takes a few minutes, but the impact on your store's appearance can be significant.
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