How to Center a Logo on Shopify

If you’re running a Shopify store, your logo is one of the first things customers notice. A well-placed, centered logo can make your site look better, which would obviously convert more customers.

That said, depending on the theme you use, centering the logo on your Shopify store can feel a bit tricky.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through several ways to center your logo easily—even if you’re not an expert in coding!

Before You Begin

Make sure you have access to your Shopify store’s admin dashboard and theme editor. 

Also:

• Backup your theme: Before making any code changes, it’s a good idea to duplicate your theme to avoid losing your design if something goes wrong.
  
  
• Choose the right theme: Some themes may offer an option to center the logo without coding. If yours does, you won’t need to tweak the code manually.
  

How to Center a Logo on Shopify?

For Shopify Theme Editor (No Code)

1. Access the Theme Editor:
   
   
   • Go to your Shopify admin dashboard.

• Go to Online Store > Themes and click on the Customize button.

2. Upload Your Logo:
   
   
   • In the theme editor, go to Theme settings > Logo.
     

• Upload your logo image if you haven’t already.

3. Adjust Logo Position:
   
   
   • Click on the Sections tab and select the Header section.

• Find the Desktop logo position drop-down menu and select Top Center.

• For mobile, scroll to the Mobile logo position section and select Center.

• Click Save to apply your changes
  
  

For Custom CSS (If Needed)

If your theme does not support centering through the editor, you may need to add custom CSS:

1. Edit Code:
   
   
   • Go to Online Store > Themes, then click on Actions > Edit code.

2. Locate CSS File:
   
   
   • Open the theme.css or base.css file in the Assets folder.

3. Add CSS Code:
   
   
   • Paste the following code at the bottom of the file:

.header__logo-image {

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;

    right: 0;

    margin: auto;

    top: 0;

    bottom: 0;

}

.header__inner {

    min-height: 50px; /* Adjust as needed */

}

4. Save Changes: Click on Save to apply your customization
   
   

That said, many Shopify themes place the logo to the left by default. So, make sure that your theme allows for a centered logo.

Troubleshooting Tips

Even with careful adjustments, things may not always go as planned. Here are some common issues and troubleshooting tips to help you successfully center your logo on Shopify.

The Logo is Still Not Centered After Adding CSS

Check for Conflicting CSS Rules:

Some themes come with built-in CSS rules that may override the changes you made. Use Google Chrome’s Developer Tools (right-click on your site > Inspect) to see if other CSS styles are affecting the logo’s position. If conflicting styles exist, try adding !important to your CSS rule like this:

.header__logo {

  display: flex !important;

  justify-content: center !important;

}

Clear Your Cache:

Sometimes your browser stores old CSS versions. Clear your cache or open your Shopify store in Incognito Mode to see if the changes apply.

The Logo Looks Misaligned on Mobile Devices

If your logo looks centered on desktop but appears off on mobile, there may be specific mobile styles overriding your desktop design.

Solution:
Use a media query to fine-tune the CSS for smaller screens. Add this to your CSS file:

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .header__logo {

    width: 100%;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: center;

  }

}

This makes it so that your logo stays centered within the mobile view.

Logo Size is Too Large or Too Small

If your logo looks distorted or has some kind of weird sizing, you can limit its dimensions to keep it proportional.

Solution:
Add the following CSS to adjust the size:

.header__logo img {

  max-width: 150px; /* Adjust width as needed */

  height: auto; /* Maintain aspect ratio */

}

Conclusion

Centering your logo on Shopify can improve your store’s design and make your brand stand out. While some themes offer built-in alignment options, a bit of CSS tweaking may be needed for more control. Don’t be afraid to experiment with the code—it’s easier than you think once you get the hang of it!

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