How to Embed RICOH THETA 360° Content on Your Shopify Store with EmbedAny

Want to showcase immersive 360° content from your RICOH THETA camera on your Shopify store? RICOH THETA 360° photos and videos can give your customers a completely new shopping experience by letting them explore products from every angle. Here’s how to easily embed these interactive elements anywhere on your Shopify store without any coding skills.

Why Embed RICOH THETA Content?

RICOH THETA cameras capture stunning 360° spherical images and videos that allow viewers to:

  • Look around in all directions
  • Zoom in on details
  • Get a realistic feel for spaces and products
  • Experience virtual tours of physical locations

Adding this interactive content to your product descriptions, blog posts or pages can significantly improve customer engagement and reduce return rates as shoppers can better understand what they’re buying.

Step-by-Step Guide to Embedding RICOH THETA Content

1. Install the EmbedAny App

First, you’ll need to install the EmbedAny app on your Shopify store:

  1. Visit https://apps.shopify.com/embed
  2. Click “Add app” and follow the installation instructions
  3. Complete the activation process

You’ll need a publicly accessible link to your 360° content:

  • Upload your RICOH THETA photo/video to a supported platform (like THETA’s cloud service, Facebook, YouTube, etc.)
  • Copy the direct URL to your content
  1. Go to the page, product, or blog post where you want to add your 360° content
  2. In the Shopify rich text editor, paste your RICOH THETA content link
  3. Select the link and apply italic formatting (usually by clicking the I button in the editor)
  4. Save your changes

That’s it! EmbedAny will automatically transform your italicised link into an interactive 360° viewer when customers visit your store.

Tips for Using RICOH THETA Content Effectively

  • Product Showcases: Add 360° views of your products to give customers a complete understanding of what they’re buying
  • Virtual Tours: Embed 360° tours of your physical shop, workshop, or manufacturing process
  • How-to Guides: Show product assembly or usage instructions from all angles
  • Real Estate: For furniture or home décor stores, show products in realistic room settings

Example Uses

  • Fashion retailers can show clothing items with a 360° view
  • Property companies can offer virtual property tours
  • Travel businesses can showcase destinations and accommodations
  • Automotive dealers can provide detailed vehicle interior and exterior views

With EmbedAny and your RICOH THETA content, you can create immersive shopping experiences that help customers make informed decisions and increase their confidence in your products.