How to Add Virtual Try-On to a Shopify Store Step by Step

To add virtual try-on to a Shopify store, install a try-on app from the Shopify App Store, connect your account, and switch the widget on for your product pages. Then test it on a few products, check how it looks on mobile, and roll it out to the rest of your catalogue.

This guide walks through each stage in order. It also covers the preparation that makes the difference between a widget shoppers use and one they ignore.

Why add virtual try-on to a Shopify store?

Online shoppers cannot touch fabric or check fit. That uncertainty is a common reason people leave a product page without buying, or order two sizes and send one back.

Virtual try-on helps shoppers see how an item might look on a body like theirs. Body sizing helps them pick a size with more confidence. Both aim at the same problem: doubt at the moment of purchase.

ZeDaq.ai is one option. It is an API and embeddable widget that adds AI Virtual Try-On and body sizing to product pages, and it is available on the Shopify App Store.

What should you prepare before you install?

A little preparation saves time later. Work through this checklist first.

• Pick a pilot group. Choose 5 to 10 products, not your whole store.
• Check your product photos. Clear, well-lit images with the garment fully visible give the best starting point.
• Review your size charts. Make sure the sizes on your product pages match what you actually ship.
• Note your markets. List the currencies and languages your shoppers use.
• Back up your theme. Duplicate your live theme in Shopify so you can test safely.
• Decide how you will judge success. Pick measures you already track, such as add-to-cart rate or fit-related returns.

How do you add virtual try-on to Shopify step by step?

Here is the full process, from first click to going live.

1. Duplicate your theme. In your Shopify admin, copy the live theme. Do all your testing on the copy.
2. Create your account. You can sign up for ZeDaq.ai. There is a free plan and a 3-day free trial, and no card is required to start.
3. Install the app from the Shopify App Store. Search for ZeDaq.ai, add it to your store, and approve the permissions it asks for.
4. Follow the in-app setup. Connect your store and work through the setup prompts. Read each one rather than clicking through.
5. Place the widget on your product pages. The widget is embeddable, so it sits on the product page where shoppers decide. Put it near the size selector or the add-to-cart button, where fit questions come up.
6. Set your language and currency. The storefront widget speaks 10 languages, and ZeDaq.ai supports multiple currencies including USD, NGN, GBP and EUR. Match these to your markets.
7. Preview on the duplicate theme. Check that the widget loads, opens and closes cleanly.
8. Publish. Once you are happy, publish the theme or apply the same changes to your live theme.

If your store uses a custom or headless build, the API lets a developer connect the same features without relying on the standard widget.

Which products should you start with?

Not every product needs the same attention at launch. Start where fit uncertainty is highest.

Product type	Why start here	What to check
Dresses and tops	Fit varies a lot by body shape	Photo clarity and size chart match
Trousers and skirts	Waist, hip and length questions are common	Sizing guidance sits next to the widget
Jackets and coats	Shoulders and layering matter	Garment is fully visible in the image
Traditional and occasion wear	Shoppers want to see the full look	Both front and detail images are sharp
Accessories	Fit is rarely the issue	Leave for a later phase

Begin with your best sellers and your most-returned items. You already know where shoppers struggle, so use that knowledge.

How do you test the widget before going live?

Test as a shopper, not as the store owner. Open your duplicate theme on a phone, because most fashion browsing happens there.

Run through this list:

• Does the widget button appear without scrolling past the fold?
• Does it open quickly on a normal mobile connection?
• Can you complete a try-on in a few taps?
• Does the language match what a shopper in that market expects?
• Do prices show in the right currency?
• Does the widget still work after you change size or colour?

Ask two or three friends or colleagues to try it without any instructions. Watch where they hesitate. Those pauses show you what to fix, such as button wording or placement.

How do you know if virtual try-on is working?

Compare the pilot products against similar products without the widget, over the same period. Look at the measures you chose earlier, such as add-to-cart rate and returns tied to fit.

Keep your expectations realistic and give the test enough time. A short window with few visitors tells you very little. Change one thing at a time, so you know what caused any difference.

Your plan matters here too. Paid ZeDaq.ai plans differ by monthly try-ons, measurements and invoices, so choose one that fits your traffic. You can check the current pricing page rather than guessing.

What if you are a tailor or made-to-measure business?

Many independent tailors also sell online, and the same subscription helps behind the scenes. Every ZeDaq.ai subscription includes tools for tailors and made-to-measure businesses:

• A client CRM with contact details, delivery address and fit preferences
• Orders with deposits, plus a delivery calendar with automatic reminders
• Invoicing with your logo and bank details, sent by email or WhatsApp
• Measurement capture through auto-capture, voice-guided posing or manual entry, with no app for the client to install

If you have years of paper measurement books, you can photograph a page. ZeDaq.ai reads the client's details and measurements into a digital profile. That turns a shelf of notebooks into searchable records.

Frequently asked questions

Does virtual try-on slow down my Shopify store?

Any added feature can affect load time, so test it. Check your product page speed on the duplicate theme before and after adding the widget, and judge the result on a mobile connection.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. ZeDaq.ai has a free plan and a 3-day free trial with no card required. Use that time to run your pilot products and see how shoppers respond.

Will it work for shoppers in different countries?

The storefront widget speaks 10 languages, and multi-currency support covers USD, NGN, GBP, EUR and more. That suits stores selling across the UK, Nigeria and other markets.

Do I need a developer to set it up?

Not for a standard Shopify store. The widget is embeddable and installs from the Shopify App Store. A developer is only useful if you have a custom build and want to use the API directly.

Do my customers need to install anything?

Shoppers use the widget on your product page. For tailors, measurement capture also needs no app for the client to install.