# Getting Started

## 1. Install the app

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Have already installed the app? Skip this and go to [**step 2**](#2-select-the-product)
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For this first step, select the tab below that best suits your needs  ⬇️ &#x20;

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i. After accepting the permissions, you will be welcomed with the screen below

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MXIosNrllbf39AnXZnr%2F-MXIqP5e-PSYam2WvWEB%2FScreenshot%20from%202021-04-02%2014-29-41.png?alt=media\&token=bdab904e-dfb7-470a-9f07-6316bf963b87)

ii. Follow the instructions and select your theme of choice. **If you would like to use another theme later on**, simply reinstall the app on that other theme. To learn how, click on the tab titled **Installing on a new theme** above!
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i. Visit Variant Image Wizard **home page**

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3QHTCVi_y2bfjQYJ1%2Fnew%20theme%201.png?alt=media\&token=cdde3056-7db0-421e-b150-28de51d37c90)

&#x20;  ii. Click on **Get Started** button under the **Reinstall & Settings** title

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3QPxM5Tvj5TWngNHK%2Fnew%20theme%202.png?alt=media\&token=836a6bfe-d629-449a-be6f-f792e8099428)

&#x20;  iii. Follow the instructions and **select the new theme** you are installing the app on

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3QXEeVV6C9AIXhHuW%2Fnew%20theme%203.png?alt=media\&token=e9268ecb-4f44-409b-85b9-e63dfd61e0bc)
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i. Visit Variant Image Wizard **home page**

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3QMtNhXbgB6zpvvYQ%2Fnew%20theme%201.png?alt=media\&token=66622717-d88e-4e77-bf80-559d4151ce14)

&#x20;  ii. Click on **Get Started** button under the **Reinstall & Settings** title

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3QPxM5Tvj5TWngNHK%2Fnew%20theme%202.png?alt=media\&token=836a6bfe-d629-449a-be6f-f792e8099428)

&#x20;  iii. Follow the instructions and **select the theme** you are reinstalling the app on

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3QXEeVV6C9AIXhHuW%2Fnew%20theme%203.png?alt=media\&token=e9268ecb-4f44-409b-85b9-e63dfd61e0bc)
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## **2. Select the product**

Now that you have installed the app on the theme of your choice, click on **SHOPIFY ADMIN**, followed by **All Products** (menu on the left) and select the product you would like to configure, like the example below

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3QiI3uDaJRkPJ_ZzH%2Fselecting%20a%20prod.gif?alt=media\&token=bc18e735-8216-42bd-94fc-fe0b95f95835)

## 3. Enable variants and fill in the product options

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Already have variants set up? Please skip this and go to [**step 4.**](#4-open-variant-image-wizard) If it's your first time adding product variants, please follow the steps below
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**i. Enable your product variants**

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3Qu6vNiBYxflQxGuI%2Fenabling%20variants.png?alt=media\&token=b8e56786-b22f-4578-ac69-8fd83c6d24cd)

**ii. Add variants by following the card below**  ⬇️ &#x20;

{% embed url="<https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/products/variants/add-variants>" %}

**iii. To show you how to configure your first product's variants, we will use the following options:**

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3Qxyl489bIX740KA9%2FScreenshot%20from%202020-04-15%2018-11-47.png?alt=media\&token=5a2ed4a7-deeb-4876-b456-f4d00abddf2e)

**iv. In addition, we have also added SKUs**

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3R-dO1z63EgaSe2XY%2FSKUs.png?alt=media\&token=b75885cf-bc63-4891-bb28-79609800c7d2)

## 4. Open Variant Image Wizard

Now that you have enabled and added the variants on the product, go to the top right corner of the product page and select **More Actions**. Then, click on **Edit Variant Images**.

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3R896zwtieuuadYQh%2Fclicking%20on%20edit%20variants%20-%20without%20white.gif?alt=media\&token=6e432066-567a-40f6-b39a-9e21d0db2f88)

Once you click on **Edit Variant Images**, you'll encounter the following:

i. Variant Image Wizard will open up in a new browser tab. You will be greeted with an introduction dialog. Hit **Continue**.&#x20;

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3RHvKe6Smn9wQGglJ%2Fbrand%20new.png?alt=media\&token=2167cceb-a221-4e3c-996e-c5506231f9a4)

ii. If you have already [**set one variant image for one or more variants within your product's details**](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/products/product-media/add-images-variants), you'll be presented with a message asking if you would like to import them. Please note you can always [**import these variant images at any time**](https://docs.productwiz.io/import#how-do-i-import-my-existing-variant-images)**.**

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3RLSllIWsijdFPqeZ%2Fimport.png?alt=media\&token=2acb74d8-131f-472a-801b-0790872a4ef2)

## 5. Add existing media to a product variant

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If you want to upload new media (images/videos/models) to a variant, skip this and go to [**step 6**](#6-upload-media)
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Expand the product variant you want to add media (images/videos/models) to and click on **Add media**. Then, select the media of your choice and click on **DONE**. Repeat this step to add existing media to all your variants.

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**Want to add existing media (images/videos/models) to multiple variants at once?** You can do so with our [**Bulk Edit**](https://docs.productwiz.io/variant-image-wizard/bulk-edit).
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## 6. Upload new media

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If you have already [**configured all your variants with existing media**](#5-add-existing-media-to-a-product-variant), you can skip this step
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If you would like to upload new media (images/videos/models), you can either upload it to a specific variant or to your [**product's media**](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/products/product-media). Please note that if you upload media to a specific variant, the media will be **added to your product's media**.

Please select the tabs below based on your preference ⬇️ &#x20;

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Expand a product variant and click on **Add media**. Then, drag and drop media or click on **Add media**. Finally, select the media of your choice and click on **DONE**. Repeat these steps to upload new media to all your variants.

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Expand the product variant of your choice and drag and drop the media you would like to add into **Add media**. Repeat this to upload new media to all your variants.

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3RfAgFZzVa98KkZaB%2Fuploading%20new%20images.gif?alt=media\&token=eee58dde-e3de-4365-8e71-1ea7f271bb69)
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**Want to upload new media (images/videos/models) to multiple variants at once?** You can do so with our [**Bulk Edit**](https://docs.productwiz.io/variant-image-wizard/bulk-edit).
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## 7. Visit the product in your storefront

After configuring your variants, check how the product looks like on your storefront. Simply click the **Preview** button.

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3RyalRoaMNGRyAblR%2Fpreview%20screenshot.png?alt=media\&token=33faab8d-7611-4181-954e-104b050ac5ad)

**TA-DA!** Now you have configured your first product! You can view our product by clicking the link below.

{% embed url="<https://variant-image-wizard.myshopify.com/products/jumpsuit>" %}

![](https://2457941093-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2p2b4lcOs_1oEEKzic%2F-MV3OxUbFfr7FV7qKBSy%2F-MV3S3Uyk9KXImP47Xvy%2Fstorefront%20product.png?alt=media\&token=cd538f7a-555a-43b0-84c5-3183163dab7e)

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**Something doesn't look right?**

* [**Ensure Variant Image Wizard is not globally disabled**](https://docs.productwiz.io/faq/general#globally-disable-the-app)
* [**Ensure the product variant is enabled**](https://docs.productwiz.io/faq/product-configuration#disable-a-particular-product)
* [**Ensure the app is installed on the theme you are previewing**](#1-install-the-app)

If you have confirmed all of the above and it's still not working, contact us at [support-rio@productwiz.io](<mailto:support-rio@productwiz.io >) and we will assist you :)
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