I’m just setting up my shop. Some products can be selected by their size variations, (e.g. small, medium, large), some can be selected by colour options (e.g. red, blue, green) some can have personalisation’s added (e’.g. having up to 3 initials adding) - please can you direct me to where the guide is for this? (Just checking this is a standard facility within the theme) - or do I have to add some add-in? many thanks.
Topic summary
A user is setting up a Shopify store and needs guidance on implementing product variations (size, color) and personalization options (e.g., adding initials).
Standard Shopify Features:
- Size and color variants are natively supported by Shopify and most themes without requiring additional apps.
Personalization Requirements:
- Custom text fields and personalization features require a third-party app.
- Multiple app recommendations were provided:
- Easify Product Options: Allows text fields, dropdowns, and checkboxes for customization; includes live preview functionality for personalized items like name engraving.
- Inkybay – Product Personalizer: Offers a Design Lab where customers can add text, graphics, and view live previews; supports dynamic pricing based on customization choices.
Key Points:
- Both recommended apps require no coding.
- Screenshots demonstrate how these apps integrate customization options into product pages.
- All personalization details are captured in order files for fulfillment.
Hi there!
Color and size variant options are supported out of the box by Shopify.
It sounds like you’re also looking to let your buyers personalize products. You’ll require an app for this. We have many apps on our app store for product personalization.
Thanks! Hope this helps.
Looks like you’re setting up a mix of product options — size, color, and personalization — on your Shopify store. While size and color variants are standard in most Shopify themes, for personalization like adding initials or custom text, you’ll need an app.
I’d recommend Easify Product Options, which lets you add text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, and more so customers can customize their product before checkout — all without touching your theme code. Here’s how it works:
- This is the result:
- This is the app setting:
You can also set up Live Preview for your personalization—in this demo, it’s Name Engraving. Simply go to Product Personalizer and select ‘Enable Live Preview’ like this:
This app is very straightforward and works perfectly for customizable products. Reach out to Easify if you need any assistance! 
Hello @PeterRawling
I hope you’re well! It’s exciting that you’re setting up your store to offer size, color, and personalization options. You can try the Inkybay – Product Personalizer app to enhance your customers’ experience by making product customization easy!
By using Inkybay, you can allow customers to select different sizes and colors for your products directly from your storefront. They have the option to either choose these preferences or customize the product as they wish. With Inkybay’s Design Lab, customers can add text, graphics, names, numbers, and more while viewing live previews.
Additionally, you can set up dynamic pricing based on size, color, print area, printing types and etc. All the design details will be available in the order file generated by Inkybay.
The best part is that no coding is required.
If you want, I will be happy to share a demo product with you.