Learn how to change the snowfall intensity in Seasonly using the preset Options list or create a custom animation with your own flake style, colour, speed, and image.

<h2 id="isPasted">Change the snowfall style in your theme</h2>Seasonly lets you quickly switch between preset snowfall styles or build your own custom animation from the Shopify theme editor. You can do this from the App embeds section after the Seasonly embed has been turned on.<hr>NOTE<blockquote>If you have not enabled the embed yet, follow <a href="https://seasonly.gorgias.help/en-GB/enable-seasonly-in-your-theme-7061875" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Enable Seasonly in your theme</a> first.</blockquote><hr><h2 id="use-a-preset-snowfall-option">Use a preset snowfall option</h2>If you want to change the intensity of the snowfall without adjusting each setting manually, use the preset selector.1 - Open the Shopify theme editor In Shopify admin, open Seasonly, then go to the Getting started with Seasonly section and click Enable in Theme.2 - Open App embeds In the left-hand panel of the theme editor, click App embeds.3 - Select the Seasonly embed Find Seasonly in the list of app embeds and make sure it is turned On.4 - Choose a preset from Options Open the Options drop-down and select the snowfall style you want to use. This is the fastest way to increase or reduce the effect without changing individual settings.5 - Save the change Click Save in the top-right corner of the theme editor.<hr>TIP<blockquote>If you want a lighter effect, start with a preset from Options and preview it on your storefront before switching to Custom.</blockquote><hr><h2 id="create-a-custom-snowfall-animation">Create a custom snowfall animation</h2>If the preset options do not match the look you want, choose Custom from the Options drop-down. This unlocks the full set of appearance controls.1- Choose Custom In App embeds, open the Options drop-down for Seasonly and select Custom.2 - Adjust the snowfall settings After selecting Custom, you can configure the following settings:<ul><li>Coverage &#x2014; controls how much of the screen is filled with falling flakes.</li><li>Size &#x2014; changes the size of each flake.</li><li>Speed &#x2014; controls how quickly the flakes fall.</li><li>Type &#x2014; changes the flake style, including image-based flakes.</li><li>Colour &#x2014; sets the flake colour.</li><li>Round &#x2014; determines whether flakes appear circular or more jagged, like natural snow.</li><li>Shadow &#x2014; adds a shadow effect to help flakes stand out more clearly.</li></ul>3 - Preview the effect Use the live preview in the theme editor to check how the snowfall looks over your storefront design.4 - Save your custom animation When you are happy with the result, click Save.<h2 id="what-each-custom-setting-changes">What each custom setting changes</h2><ul><li><h2 id="increase-coverage-for-a-fuller-snowfall-effect">Increase Coverage for a fuller snowfall effect.</h2></li><li>Increase Size if you want flakes to be more visible on banners and hero images.</li><li>Lower Speed for a softer, calmer effect.</li><li>Use Round if you want clean circular flakes, or turn it off for a more jagged, natural snow look.</li><li>Turn on Shadow if your store uses light backgrounds and the flakes need more contrast.</li></ul><h2 id="use-a-custom-image-instead-of-snowflakes">Use a custom image instead of snowflakes</h2>You can replace the standard flakes with your own artwork. This is useful if you want themed shapes such as stars, hearts, leaves, or branded icons.1- Set Type to Image In the Seasonly embed settings, change Type to Image.2 - Choose or create your image After selecting Image, you can:<ul><li>Select an existing image from your Shopify Files section.</li><li>Upload a new image.</li><li>Generate a new image with AI.</li></ul>3 - Preview how the image falls Check the live theme preview to make sure the image looks clear at your chosen Size, Coverage, and Speed.4 - Save your changes Click Save once the animation looks right.<hr>INFO<blockquote>When Type is set to Image, your selected image becomes the falling element in place of the normal flakes.</blockquote><hr><h2 id="best-practices-for-custom-animations">Best practices for custom animations</h2><ul><li>Use smaller images for a cleaner falling effect and faster loading.</li><li>Choose colours that contrast with your storefront background so the animation stays visible.</li><li>Keep Coverage and Speed balanced so the effect feels festive without distracting from shopping.</li><li>Test on both desktop and mobile views in the Shopify theme editor before saving.</li></ul><hr>WARNING<blockquote>Very large images or very high coverage settings can make the effect look crowded. Preview the animation before saving it to your live theme.</blockquote><hr>

Customise snowfall effects

Use Seasonly’s Custom snowfall settings to control falling speed with Min Speed, Max Speed, and the new Speed Variance slider.

<h1 data-pm-slice="1 2 []" id="isPasted">Use Speed Variance to go slower or faster</h1>The Speed Variance slider is designed to give you more control when the usual Min Speed and Max Speed range in Custom is not enough on its own.Speed Variance defaults to 4, which gives a normal level of variation in the snowfall. For most stores, this creates a natural-looking mix of slower and faster flakes.If you want the snowfall to feel slower or faster than the standard range available in Custom, increase Speed Variance and then fine-tune Min Speed to push the overall effect in the direction you want.<hr>INFO<blockquote>Use Min Speed to set the baseline feel of the snowfall, then use Speed Variance to widen the range and create a slower or faster result overall.</blockquote><hr><h2 id="recommended-ways-to-adjust-speed">Recommended ways to adjust speed</h2><ul><li><h2 id="for-a-softer-calmer-snowfall-lower-min-speed-first-then-increase-speed-variance-if-the-effect-still-feels-too-uniform">For a softer, calmer snowfall, lower Min Speed first, then increase Speed Variance if the effect still feels too uniform.</h2></li><li>For a more energetic snowfall, raise Min Speed and increase Speed Variance to allow faster flakes to appear.</li><li>If the animation feels too inconsistent, reduce Speed Variance to make flake movement more even.</li><li>Use the live preview after each adjustment so you can judge the effect against your actual storefront banners, images, and page layout.</li></ul><hr>TIP<blockquote>A good starting point is to leave Speed Variance at 4, adjust Min Speed until the snowfall feels close to what you want, and then increase Speed Variance gradually for more movement range.</blockquote><hr><h2 id="what-each-custom-setting-changes">What each custom setting changes</h2><ul><li><h2 id="increase-coverage-for-a-fuller-snowfall-effect">Increase Coverage for a fuller snowfall effect.</h2></li><li>Increase Size if you want flakes to be more visible on banners and hero images.</li><li>Adjust Min Speed and Max Speed to control the slowest and fastest falling flakes.</li><li>Increase Speed Variance if you need the snowfall to move outside the usual feel of the default speed range.</li><li>Use Round if you want clean circular flakes, or turn it off for a more jagged, natural snow look.</li><li>Turn on Shadow if your store uses light backgrounds and the flakes need more contrast.</li></ul><h2 id="use-a-custom-image-instead-of-snowflakes">Use a custom image instead of snowflakes</h2>You can replace the standard flakes with your own artwork. This is useful if you want themed shapes such as stars, hearts, leaves, or branded icons.In the Seasonly embed settings, change Type to Image.After selecting Image, you can:<ul><li>Select an existing image from your Shopify Files section.</li><li>Upload a new image.</li><li>Generate a new image with AI.</li></ul>Check the live theme preview to make sure the image looks clear at your chosen Size, Coverage, Min Speed, Max Speed, and Speed Variance.Click Save once the animation looks right.<hr>INFO<blockquote>When Type is set to Image, your selected image becomes the falling element in place of the normal flakes.</blockquote><hr><h2 id="best-practices-for-custom-animations">Best practices for custom animations</h2><ul><li>Use smaller images for a cleaner falling effect and faster loading.</li><li>Choose colours that contrast with your storefront background so the animation stays visible.</li><li>Keep Coverage, Min Speed, and Speed Variance balanced so the effect feels festive without distracting from shopping.</li><li>Test on both desktop and mobile views in the Shopify theme editor before saving.</li></ul><hr>WARNING<blockquote>Very large images, very high coverage settings, or an aggressively high speed range can make the effect look crowded. Preview the animation before saving it to your live theme.</blockquote><hr>

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Customise snowfall effects

Adjust snowfall speed range