{"id":7950,"date":"2026-05-03T02:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T00:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=7950"},"modified":"2026-06-08T09:50:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:50:30","slug":"where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to get and how to customize PrestaShop templates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your store&#8217;s theme is the first thing a customer notices. It defines your brand&#8217;s visual identity and dictates the user experience (UX). Choosing a professional template and tailoring it to your specific needs is essential for building trust and driving conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates\/#Context\" >Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates\/#Where_to_find_PrestaShop_templates\" >Where to find PrestaShop templates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates\/#How_to_install_a_PrestaShop_template\" >How to install a PrestaShop template<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates\/#How_to_customize_a_PrestaShop_template\" >How to customize a PrestaShop template<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates\/#Distinction_Template_vs_Module\" >Distinction: Template vs. Module<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates\/#Practical_Implications\" >Practical Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/where-to-get-and-how-to-customize-prestashop-templates\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context\"><\/span>Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PrestaShop themes are collections of files that control the appearance of your store without changing the underlying data. These templates are built using the <strong>Smarty<\/strong> engine, which uses <code>.tpl<\/code> files for structure and standard CSS\/JavaScript for styling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_find_PrestaShop_templates\"><\/span>Where to find PrestaShop templates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-403234934\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three primary avenues for acquiring a theme, depending on your budget and technical requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Official PrestaShop Addons Marketplace:<\/strong> This is the most reliable source. Every theme listed here is vetted by the PrestaShop team for security, mobile responsiveness, and technical standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>External Marketplaces:<\/strong> Platforms like <strong>ThemeForest<\/strong> and <strong>TemplateMonster<\/strong> offer thousands of high-quality designs. These often include &#8220;bundled&#8221; modules that add extra features like mega-menus or product sliders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom Agency Designs:<\/strong> For unique brands, agencies can build a &#8220;from-scratch&#8221; theme. This ensures maximum performance as the code is tailored exactly to your store&#8217;s needs without unnecessary bloat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_install_a_PrestaShop_template\"><\/span>How to install a PrestaShop template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The installation process is automated through your back office:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong> Ensure your template is in a <code>.zip<\/code> format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Improve &gt; Design &gt; Theme &amp; Logo<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Import:<\/strong> Click <strong>Add new theme<\/strong> at the top right. You can upload the file directly from your computer or provide a URL if the file is hosted elsewhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activation:<\/strong> Once the upload is complete, find the theme in your list and click <strong>Use this theme<\/strong>. PrestaShop will automatically adjust your image sizes and module positions to match the new design.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_customize_a_PrestaShop_template\"><\/span>How to customize a PrestaShop template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customization ranges from simple logo swaps to deep code modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Visual Customizer and Modules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most modern themes include a &#8220;Theme Configurator&#8221; or a &#8220;Drag &amp; Drop&#8221; editor. This allows you to change colors, fonts, and homepage banners without writing a single line of code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Editing the Source Code (Advanced)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to change the fundamental layout, you will interact with the file structure via FTP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CSS Styles:<\/strong> Located in <code>\/themes\/[theme_name]\/assets\/css\/<\/code>. Use these files to change specific colors or spacing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structure (.tpl):<\/strong> Located in <code>\/themes\/[theme_name]\/templates\/<\/code>. These Smarty files define where the price, image, and &#8220;Add to Cart&#8221; buttons appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Using a &#8220;Child Theme&#8221;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Crucial Tip:<\/strong> Never edit the main theme files directly. Instead, create a <strong>Child Theme<\/strong>. This ensures that when the theme developer releases a security update, your customizations aren&#8217;t overwritten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinction_Template_vs_Module\"><\/span>Distinction: Template vs. Module<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Template:<\/strong> Controls the <strong>look<\/strong> (colors, fonts, placement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Module:<\/strong> Controls the <strong>functionality<\/strong> (payment gateways, search filters, pop-ups). A template often comes with specific modules to achieve a certain look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Implications\"><\/span>Practical Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Performance:<\/strong> A &#8220;heavy&#8221; template with too many animations can slow down your site. Always test your theme&#8217;s speed using Google PageSpeed Insights after installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile Responsiveness:<\/strong> Ensure the theme is &#8220;Responsive.&#8221; Use the <strong>@media<\/strong> queries in your CSS to fine-tune how the store looks on smartphones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEO:<\/strong> A well-coded template uses proper heading tags (H1, H2) which helps Google understand your content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you download a theme from the official marketplace or hire a developer for a custom build, the <strong>mybox panel<\/strong> provides the stable environment needed to host and edit your PrestaShop files. By using Child Themes and focusing on mobile optimization, you can create a store that is both beautiful and high-performing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[58],"manual_kb_tag":[8921,8922,8923,2800,2881,2949,8155,8918,8919,8920],"class_list":["post-7950","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-web-applications-cms","manual_kb_tag-visual-customizer","manual_kb_tag-drag-drop-editor","manual_kb_tag-smarty-engine","manual_kb_tag-theme-installation","manual_kb_tag-template-files","manual_kb_tag-theme-customization","manual_kb_tag-child-theme","manual_kb_tag-prestashop-themes","manual_kb_tag-prestashop-templates","manual_kb_tag-theme-configurator"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7950\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7951,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/7950\/revisions\/7951"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=7950"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=7950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}