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Images: Categories

2 min readUpdated 2026-09-16

Steps

  1. Open the Images Tab – Start by clicking the Images tab in your BAGS app to begin setting up your image gallery.
  2. Click Add Category – To begin organizing your images, click the Add Category button. You must create a category before uploading any images.
  3. Enter a Category Name – In the field labeled Enter category name , type the name for your category. This name will serve as the folder title within your image gallery.
  4. Label the Folder – You can re-click or confirm the Enter category name field to finalize the title and begin configuration of that folder.
  5. Enable Color Overlay (Optional) – If desired, toggle the Enable Color Overlay option. This feature allows customers to use blend and overlay modes when customizing images from this category.
  6. Upload a Cover Image – Click Browse Files to upload a cover image for your category. This image will represent the folder visually in the gallery interface.
  7. Submit the Category – After entering your category name and uploading a cover image, click Submit to save the new category to your image library.

Why Use Categories?

  • Organizes your gallery into easy-to-navigate sections.
  • Improves admin workflow by grouping images by use case or theme.
  • Supports advanced features like overlays and subcategories.

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