Files Folder
Comprehensive optimization tool for banners, article images, and theme files with AI-powered alt text generation
What is Files Folder?
Files Folder is a comprehensive image management tool for non-product images stored in your Shopify /files directory. This includes banners, article photos, theme images, and any custom uploads that aren't product-related. The tool provides individual and bulk compression, AI-powered alt text generation, and complete image metadata management.
Located in Admin > Content > Files, this tool automatically filters out product photos (which have their own editor) and focuses on theme-related images. Original files are preserved with full restoration capabilities, allowing you to re-compress images with different quality levels without data loss.
Key Benefits
Complete Image Control
Compress, restore, and manage alt texts for banners and theme images
AI Alt Text Generation
Generate SEO-optimized alt texts using Vision AI technology
Flexible Compression
Customize quality, dimensions, and format for each image
Safe Restoration
Restore originals anytime and re-compress with different settings
Main Features
Individual and bulk image optimization for non-product files. Compress banners, article photos, and theme images with customizable quality settings and format conversion.
Quality Control: Adjustable compression (default 70%)
Dimension Control: Set max width/height in pixels
Format Conversion: Convert to different image formats
Bulk Processing: Compress multiple images at once
AI Alt Text
Generate alt texts with Vision AI
Original Backup
Preserve uncompressed versions
Smart Search
Filter by filename and size
Auto-Filtering
Excludes product photos automatically
Re-Compression
Change settings and compress again
File Info Display
Size, dimensions, and filename
Getting Started
Tools › Files FolderNavigate to Files Folder
Go to Tools › Files Folder from the main navigation menu
Configure Compression Settings
Set compression quality, max dimensions, and format conversion options
Filter and Search Images
Use sort order, minimum filesize, and filename search to find specific images
Compress and Manage
Compress individual images or bulk process multiple files, add AI alt texts as needed
Important Settings
Compression Quality
Default 70% provides optimal balance between file size and visual quality for most images
Max Dimensions
Set maximum width and height in pixels, or select "Do not change" to preserve original size
Format Conversion
Convert images to different formats (JPG, PNG, WebP) or keep the same format
Auto-Filtering
Tool automatically excludes product photos since 2023 when Shopify moved them to /files