# Hero Parallax

> Create a hero with a parallax background effect.

URL: https://sectionstar.app/sections/hero-parallax/
Source: Section Star — https://sectionstar.app
Updated: 2026-10-26T00:00:21.889Z

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**Hero Parallax** is a Shopify theme section in the Section Star library. Create a hero with a parallax background effect.

## About the Hero Parallax section

The **Hero Parallax** section is a dynamic and visually appealing feature that allows you to create a hero section with a parallax effect for your Shopify store. This section is perfect for capturing visitors' attention with a stunning background image, captivating texts, and call-to-action buttons. The parallax scrolling effect adds depth and movement, enriching the user experience and making your store stand out.

## Live demo

## Use cases

1. **Seasonal Promotions**: Highlight your seasonal sales and promotions with engaging headlines and attractive call-to-action buttons.
2. **New Arrivals**: Showcase your latest products with high-quality images and enticing descriptions.
3. **Customer Testimonials**: Add five-star customer reviews and feedback to build trust and credibility.
4. **Brand Storytelling**: Use the section to tell your brand story with rich text blocks and images.
5. **Event Announcements**: Promote upcoming events or launches with a captivating hero section.

## Settings

Every setting below appears in the Shopify theme customizer once the section is published.

### Hero Design
Set the design for the hero

| Setting | Type | Default |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hero Padding Top/Bottom | Number | 100 |
| Hero Padding Left/Right | Number | 10 |
| Subtle Shadow on Text | Checkbox | On |
| Cover Background | Color or gradient | linear-gradient(164deg, #111 0%, #555… |
| Cover Opacity | Range | 25 |
| Box Alignment | Text alignment | center |

### Content
Set the section content.

| Setting | Type | Default |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Alignment | Text alignment | center |
| Mobile Text Alignment | Text alignment | center |
| Headline | Inline rich text | <b>This is our hero tagline</b> |
| Content | Rich text | <p>Use this to add a description to y… |
| Call to Action | Inline rich text | Shop Now |
| Call to Action Link | URL | — |

### Image
Set the background image.

| Setting | Type | Default |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image | Image | — |
| Mobile Image | Image | — |
| Image Size | Number | 1100 |
| Mobile Image Size | Number | 800 |

### Button Style
Set the look and feel of the button

| Setting | Type | Default |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Button Background Color | Color or gradient | linear-gradient(164deg, #111 0%, #333… |
| Button Text Color | Color | #fff |
| Padding Top/Bottom | Number | 10 |
| Padding Left/Right | Number | 25 |
| Border Radius | Number | 5 |