Can I use different images for collection list on home and collection page?

Topic summary

A Shopify store owner using the Debut theme wants to display different images for collections in two locations: one image in the homepage collection list and another on the actual collection page itself.

Current Issue:

  • Changing the collection image in settings updates both locations simultaneously
  • The user needs separate images for each context

Proposed Solution:

  1. Create a custom metafield for collections to upload an alternative image specifically for the homepage
  2. Modify the homepage section code to pull from this metafield instead of the default collection image
  3. This allows the collection page to use the standard image while the homepage displays the custom one

Implementation Requirements:

  • Requires theme customization and code editing
  • User needs to enable metafields for collections via Shopify admin
  • Homepage section template must be modified to reference the new metafield

Status: The question remains open as the user is attempting to implement the suggested metafield approach.

Summarized with AI on November 11. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

is it possible to have different images on the collection list on home page and collection page?

I want this image on my collection list here:

and the image on my collection page to be this one:

i tried changing the image on collection setting but it reflects on the home page collection list. hope someone would answer this. thank you!

im using debut theme and here’s my preview link:

https://f25bgei7fpfrmls9-52891713733.shopifypreview.com

Hello @mekristinern ,

Yes possible but not without the customization.

If you are just looking for an idea please follow:

  1. Add meatfield for collection to upload a separate image which you can use in the homepage.

  2. Modify the section in the homepage where you need to use a different image. Customize it in the way that you can use the collection metafield here.

In this way both collection and homepage have different images.

Thank you @Guleria . Where/how to add metafield for collection? Do i need to edit the code?

Follow it to enable metafield for collection
https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/custom-data/metafields/using-metafields
To customize the homepage section yes you need to to edit the code.

Thanks again. Will try to figure it out.