Magento 2 Admin Product Thumbnails in the Category Grid
SKU: ADMINCATEGORYPRODUCTTHUMBS1
- Thumbnail column in the “Products in Category” grid
- Size and image role adjustable, with placeholder
- Hover zoom without an extra library
- One query per page, no noticeable performance loss
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Magento 2 admin product thumbnails: recognize category products by their picture
In the Magento 2 category form you assign products through the “Products in Category” grid. It lists ID, name, SKU and price, but no image. Anyone who maintains a range with similar names compares SKUs and opens product pages in extra tabs just to be sure the right item sits in the right category. The Magento 2 admin product thumbnails from this module end that searching.
Mironsoft Admin Category Product Thumbnails is a Magento 2 extension that adds a preview image column to the assignment grid. Size, image role and hover zoom are set in the configuration. Mironsoft sets the module up in your shop, and it affects the admin area only.
Features of the Magento 2 admin product thumbnails at a glance
The assignment grid shows only text and numbers. With Magento 2 admin product thumbnails it is immediately obvious whether the right product sits in the right category.
Image column in the grid
An extra column with a thumbnail right next to ID, name and SKU.
Adjustable size
From compact to generous, so the grid stays easy to scan.
Selectable image role
Thumbnail, small image or base image, depending on which one you maintain.
Hover zoom
On hover a larger image appears, done with CSS and without any further scripts.
One query per page
Images for all rows are loaded in one batch, not product by product.
Own permission
Control who may see the column through the admin roles.
Magento 2 admin product thumbnails as a column in the “Products in Category” grid
The category form contains a “Products in Category” grid where you assign or remove products. The module adds a column with the thumbnail. For ranges with similar names or variants you spot wrong assignments at a glance.
- The column appears left of the name
- Can be shown or hidden via the column picker
- Products without an image get a placeholder
Size, image role and hover zoom for Magento 2 admin product thumbnails
In the configuration you define how large the preview appears in the grid and which image role is used. On hover, the module shows a larger version in a small bubble. This is done purely with CSS, no library is loaded into the admin.
- Preview size adjustable in pixels
- Image role fallback order, e.g. thumbnail, then small image
- Hover zoom can be switched off
Performance and permissions: Magento 2 admin product thumbnails without a brake
The image paths of the currently visible products are fetched in a single batched query instead of once per row. Previews load lazily, so even long categories open quickly. Whether an admin user sees the column is controlled by a dedicated ACL resource.
- Batched query for all rows of the page
- Lazy loading of the preview images
- Own ACL resource in the user roles
Category grid, product grid and Magento 2 admin product thumbnails working together
Magento's product grid under Catalog › Products already ships with an image column, the assignment grid in the category form does not. This module evens out exactly that difference so editors have the same visual orientation in both grids.
- Same image logic as in the product grid
- Combinable with links to the product and storefront view
- No change to product data, read-only access
Use cases: when the Magento 2 admin product thumbnails save time
Assigning new ranges
When building a category with many products, the picture shows immediately which items belong in it.
Variants and colors
For products with similar names you tell color or model apart at a glance, without comparing SKUs.
Quality control
Rows with a placeholder instantly show which products still lack an image before the category goes live.
Onboarding new staff
Anyone who does not know the range by heart orients themselves by picture instead of article numbers.
Standard grid vs. Magento 2 admin product thumbnails with the module
The comparison shows what changes in the category form.
| Criterion | Without the module | With the module |
|---|---|---|
| Image in the assignment grid | None | Preview column with placeholder |
| Spotting wrong assignments | Via SKU and name | At a glance by picture |
| Enlargement | Not available | Hover via CSS, can be switched off |
| Image role | Not relevant | Thumbnail, small or base image |
| Loading behavior | Text only | Batched query, lazy loading |
| Controlling access | Not needed | Own ACL resource |
Setting up the Magento 2 admin product thumbnails in four steps
Alignment
We clarify image role, preview size and the admin roles that should see the column.
Setup
Mironsoft installs the module and creates the configuration in the admin.
Review
We test large categories for load time and check placeholder and hover.
Handover
Your editors work with the new column right away, a short walkthrough is included.
No download — personal setup instead
Mironsoft Admin Category Product Thumbnails is not listed here as a ready-made download file for self-installation. The purchase is a service commission: we get in touch with you after the purchase, install the module in your shop, and agree together on which image role is used, how large the preview should be and which admin roles may see the Magento 2 admin product thumbnails.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about scope, performance and the purchase process.
How can I show product images in the “Products in Category” grid in Magento 2?
Does the module change anything in the storefront?
Does it also apply to the product grid under Catalog › Products?
Does it slow down the category form?
What does the grid show for products without an image?
How can I define which image appears in the Magento 2 backend?
Can I hide the column for individual admin users?
Do the Magento 2 admin product thumbnails depend on the frontend theme?
Can I jump into the product from the grid?
Can I download and install the module myself?
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