Shopify App
The Solixync Shopify app embeds directly into your Shopify admin dashboard. Optimize product images without leaving your store, and optionally update your Shopify listings automatically.
When to Use the Shopify App
The Shopify app is ideal when you:
- Sell primarily on Shopify
- Want to optimize images for products already in your catalog
- Need automatic updates to your Shopify product images
- Prefer one-click billing through your Shopify account
- Want to set up auto-optimization for new products
Main Features
Product Selection
Browse your Shopify catalog to select products for optimization:
- Product browser: View all your products with thumbnails
- Collection filtering: Filter by collection to find products quickly
- Multi-select: Choose multiple products for batch processing
- Image preview: See all images for each product
Integrated Processing
Process images without leaving Shopify:
- Platform selection: Choose target marketplaces
- Adjustment tools: Preview and fine-tune positioning
- Progress tracking: Real-time status updates
- Results view: See optimized images immediately
Auto-Update to Shopify
Optionally push optimized images back to your store:
- Replace mode: Replace existing product images with optimized versions
- Add mode: Add optimized images alongside originals
- Files only: Download without updating Shopify
Auto-Optimization
Set up automatic processing for new products:
- New product trigger: Auto-optimize when you add products
- New image trigger: Auto-optimize when you add images to existing products
- Default platforms: Pre-configure which platforms to optimize for
- Hands-off workflow: Images process automatically in the background
Account and Billing
The Shopify app uses Shopify's native billing system:
- No separate account: Log in with your Shopify store
- Shopify billing: Charges appear on your Shopify invoice
- Two pricing tiers: Free (limited) and Unlimited
- Monthly billing: Subscription managed through Shopify
Plans
| Feature | Free | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly images | 20 | Unlimited |
| All platforms | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-optimization | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-update Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $0/month | $14.99/month |
Key Differences from Web App
| Feature | Shopify App | Web App |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Inside Shopify admin | Any browser |
| Products | Select from Shopify catalog | Upload any images |
| Billing | Shopify billing | Paddle (credit card) |
| Auto-update | Can update Shopify listings | Manual download |
| Account | Shopify store login | Solixync account |
| Auto-optimization | Yes, for new products | No |
Getting Started
- Install the app from the Shopify App Store
- Approve the required permissions
- Select products from your catalog
- Choose target platforms and process
The app guides you through an onboarding wizard on first use. You can start processing immediately on the free tier.
Settings
Configure the app from the Settings page:
- Default platforms: Pre-select marketplaces for new jobs
- Auto-update behavior: Choose replace, add, or files only
- Auto-optimization: Enable triggers for new products/images
- Language: Set your preferred interface language
- Subscription: Manage your billing plan