The Rubik Variant Images Shopify app extends the default functionality of Shopify by allowing you to assign multiple images per product variant. This enables you to create richer product galleries and a more engaging shopping experience for your customers.
Overview
By default, Shopify only allows one image per variant. Rubik Variant Images removes this limitation, letting you showcase multiple images for each variant option.
Key Benefits
Benefit | Description |
Multiple images per variant | Assign unlimited images to each variant |
Richer galleries | Create more engaging product displays |
Dynamic switching | Images update when customers select variants |
Native Instant support | Integrates seamlessly with no extra configuration |
Getting Started
Follow these steps to install and configure Rubik Variant Images in your Shopify store.
Step 1: Install the App
Go to the Shopify App Store
Install the Rubik Variant Images app
Configure it according to your store's requirements
Step 2: Add an Image Gallery or Image Element
Insert an image gallery or image element into your product template
These will serve as the display area for your variant images
Step 3: Enable the Repeat Function
Within your gallery or image element, select a Slide with an image
Enable the Repeat function
Set it to Repeat on product images
Important: Using a repeater is mandatory for proper functionality.
Step 4: Remove Repeat Limit
Ensure that no repeat limit is set on the repeater. This allows the app to dynamically display all images associated with each variant without restrictions.
Requirements
Requirement | Details |
Rubik app | Must be installed from Shopify App Store |
Layout type | Product Templates only |
Repeater | Must be enabled on image element |
Repeat limit | Must be removed (no limit) |
Warning: Rubik Variant Images are only supported on Product Templates and cannot be utilized on other layout types.
Key Notes & Best Practices
Practice | Description |
Always use repeaters | Ensures each variant image displays consistently and dynamically |
Remove repeat limits | Allows unlimited images per variant |
No extra configuration | Native Instant support—works seamlessly out of the box |
Quick Reference
Task | Action |
Install Rubik app | Shopify App Store → Rubik Variant Images → Install |
Add image gallery | Insert Panel → Image gallery or Image element |
Enable repeat | Select slide → Enable Repeat → Repeat on product images |
Remove limit | Repeater settings → Remove repeat limit |