How to Scrape Variant Image ID Associations Correctly

When importing products with options (like colorways), matching the right photo to each option is key. If a customer clicks "Blue," the page should display the blue product photo. Achieving this requires mapping variant image ID associations correctly in your data sheets.

How Shopify Maps Variant Images

Shopify assigns a unique `Image ID` to each photo and links it to specific `Variant ID` fields. During imports, these matches must be specified in the image column of your CSV file to link photos to their options.

Automating Image Mapping

To simplify this mapping, use local extraction tools to export your catalog data. These tools map image URLs to option rows automatically, saving you from matching IDs manually in your spreadsheets.