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MediaContentType

enum

The possible content types for a media object.

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Anchor to EXTERNAL_VIDEOEXTERNAL_VIDEO: An externally hosted video.
Anchor to IMAGEIMAGE: A Shopify hosted image.
Anchor to MODEL_3DMODEL_3D: A 3d model.
Anchor to VIDEOVIDEO: A Shopify hosted video.

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Anchor to ExternalVideo.mediaContentType ExternalVideo.mediaContentType •OBJECT: Represents a video hosted outside of Shopify.
Anchor to Media.mediaContentType Media.mediaContentType •INTERFACE: A common set of fields for media content associated with products. Implementations include MediaImage for Shopify-hosted images, Video for Shopify-hosted videos, ExternalVideo for videos hosted on platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, and Model3d for 3D models.

Each implementation shares fields for alt text, content type, and preview images, while adding type-specific fields like embed URLs for external videos or source files for 3D models.
Anchor to MediaImage.mediaContentType MediaImage.mediaContentType •OBJECT: An image hosted on Shopify's content delivery network (CDN). Used for product images, brand logos, and other visual content across the storefront.

The image field provides the actual image data with transformation options. Implements the Media interface alongside other media types like Video and Model3d.
Anchor to Model3d.mediaContentType Model3d.mediaContentType •OBJECT: Represents a Shopify hosted 3D model.
Anchor to Video.mediaContentType Video.mediaContentType •OBJECT: A video hosted on Shopify's servers. Implements the Media interface and provides multiple video sources through the sources field, each with format, dimensions, and URL information for adaptive playback.

For videos hosted on external platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, use ExternalVideo instead.

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