Add Image Thumbnail Column in Magento 2 Admin UI Grid

July 25, 2023

Introduction

In the dynamic world of e-commerce, the ability to efficiently manage products is crucial for every online store owner. Magento 2, being a powerful and popular e-commerce platform, offers a robust Admin UI Grid that allows merchants to handle product data effectively. However, out-of-the-box, Magento does not include an image thumbnail column in the Admin UI Grid. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of adding an image thumbnail column to the Magento 2 Admin UI Grid, enhancing your product management experience.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please ensure you have the following:

Access to your Magento 2 Admin Panel

FTP or SSH access to your Magento server

Basic knowledge of PHP, XML, and Magento's file structure

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare the Image Thumbnail Renderer

Firstly, you'll need to create a custom renderer that will generate the image thumbnail in the Admin UI Grid. This renderer will be responsible for displaying the image in the desired column.

In your Magento root directory, create a new folder path:

app/code/[VendorName]/[ModuleName].

Inside the [ModuleName] folder, create another folder named Block.

Within the Block folder, create a new PHP file named Thumbnail.php.

In this file, define the class and extend it from \Magento\Backend\Block\Widget\Grid\Column\Renderer\AbstractRenderer.

Override the render method to display the image thumbnail. You'll need to fetch the image URL based on your product data.

Step 2: Create a Layout File

Now, you need to create a layout file to associate the custom renderer with the Admin UI Grid.

In the same [ModuleName] folder, create a new folder named view.

Within the view folder, create another folder named adminhtml.

Inside the adminhtml folder, create a new folder named layout.

Create an XML file in this layout folder (e.g., catalog_product_grid.xml).

In the XML file, define the layout updates to add the image thumbnail column to the product grid.

Step 3: Update the Admin UI Grid

With the custom renderer and layout file ready, it's time to update the Admin UI Grid to display the image thumbnail column.

In the same view/adminhtml/layout folder, locate the existing catalog_product_grid.xml file.

Open the file and add the necessary XML updates to include the new column with the custom renderer.

Step 4: Clear Cache and Refresh

After making the changes, it's essential to clear the Magento cache to ensure that your new image thumbnail column is visible in the Admin UI Grid.

Navigate to System > Cache Management.

Click "Flush Magento Cache."

Conclusion

Adding an image thumbnail column to the Magento 2 Admin UI Grid can significantly enhance your product management efficiency. With just a few steps, you can create a custom renderer, associate it with the Admin UI Grid, and display product images right within the grid. This customization allows you to quickly identify products and make data-driven decisions for your e-commerce store.

Remember always to create a backup before making any changes to your Magento store, and test thoroughly to ensure the smooth functioning of the new image thumbnail column. Happy customizing!

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