How I downloaded demo data for dawn theme

Store Design

Topic summary

A user asked how to download demo data for Shopify’s Dawn theme.

The response clarified that Dawn doesn’t include built-in demo data, but offered several workarounds:

  • Reset or reinstall: Reset customizations or download a fresh copy of Dawn from the Shopify Theme Store to see the default layout
  • Manual content addition: Populate the theme with products, collections, and images manually using free placeholder resources like Shopify Burst or Pexels
  • JSON templates: Copy pre-built section templates from Dawn’s GitHub repository and replace existing theme files

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Hi @vishalpatil8698

Shopify’s Dawn theme doesn’t come with built-in demo data, but you can set up a similar look by following these steps:

  1. Reset theme to default: If you’ve modified Dawn, go to Online Store > Themes, click Customize, and reset sections to see the default layout.
  2. Use a fresh copy: Download a new copy of Dawn from the Shopify Theme Store and install it.
  3. Import sample content: Shopify doesn’t provide direct demo data, but you can manually add products, collections, and images similar to the demo. Free placeholder images can be found on Shopify Burst or Pexels.
  4. Use JSON templates: If you want pre-built sections, you can copy JSON template files from Dawn’s GitHub repository and replace them in your theme files.