How to display a different image for product options in WooCommerce

To have a different image show for each product option in WooCommerce, you can follow the step-by-step guide below:

Step 1: Install and Activate the WooCommerce Plugin
Ensure that you have the WooCommerce plugin installed and activated on your WordPress website. You can download it from the WordPress.org plugin repository or install it directly from the WordPress admin dashboard.

Step 2: Create Attributes for Product Options
Go to the WooCommerce settings in your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to the “Attributes” tab. Create attributes that represent the different product options you want to offer. For example, if you’re selling t-shirts, you might have attributes like “Size” and “Colour.”

Step 3: Define Terms for Each Attribute
Under each attribute, add specific terms that correspond to the different options available. For example, under the “Size” attribute, you might have terms like “Small,” “Medium,” and “Large.” For the “Colour” attribute, you might have terms like “Red,” “Blue,” and “Green.”

Step 4: Assign Attributes to Products
Now, go to the product settings for the individual products that require different images based on options. In the “Product Data” section, select the “Variable product” option. Then, go to the “Attributes” tab and assign the relevant attributes to the product by checking the respective boxes.

Step 5: Configure Variations for Each Attribute
In the “Variations” tab of the product settings, create variations for each combination of attributes. For example, if you have three sizes and four colours, you would create variations for each size-colour combination (e.g., Small-Red, Small-Blue, etc.). Assign unique SKUs, prices, and stock quantities for each variation.

Step 6: Add Images for Each Variation
In the “Variations” tab, click on the variation for which you want to set a specific image. Then, expand the variation settings and click on the “Add variation image” button. Upload the image that corresponds to the specific variation. Repeat this step for each variation, selecting the appropriate image for each.

Step 7: Update and Preview
Once you have assigned the images to the respective variations, click the “Update” button to save the changes to your product. You can then preview the product on the front-end of your website to see how the different images are displayed based on the selected options.

By following these steps, you can have a different image show for each product option in WooCommerce. This allows your customers to see an accurate representation of the product they are selecting, enhancing their shopping experience on your website.