How do I add a gift wrap option to Shopify?
Add a checkbox field labeled "Add gift wrap (+$5)" via Print It My Way (Free plan). Customer opts in on the product page; Cart Transform adds the $5 fee as a separate line at checkout. Optionally add a gift message text field for the recipient card. Setup: 3 minutes. Typical take rate: 15-30% of holiday orders.
Step-by-step setup
- Install Print It My Way. Free plan covers gift wrap checkbox.
- Add gift wrap checkbox. Print It My Way > Add field > Checkbox 'Add gift wrap (+$5).'
- Add optional gift message text field. Multi-line, 150-char limit typical.
- Set as required = No. Customer opts in.
- Test on storefront. Gift wrap fee appears as separate cart line.
Per-item vs cart-level
Per-item gift wrap: Each product in the cart can be wrapped separately. Different recipients per item. Best for gift stores.
Cart-level gift wrap: One wrap for the whole order. Same recipient. Best for regular retailers adding gift wrap as an option.
Print It My Way supports both: line-item property for per-item, cart attribute for cart-level.
Setup: per-item gift wrap
Step 1: Product > Print It My Way tab > Add field > Checkbox.
Step 2: Label: "Add gift wrap (+$5)." Upcharge: $5.
Step 3: Required: No (opt-in only).
Step 4: Optionally add a gift-message text field (Pro tier: conditional to appear only if gift-wrap is checked).
Step 5: Attach personalizer to gift-eligible products.
Holiday timing
Gift wrap take rate spikes to 40-50% during Nov-Dec. Consider:
- Add a checkbox default = checked from Nov 15 - Dec 24 (auto-opt-in)
- Bundle with rush delivery for a "holiday express" option
- Show "Order by [date] for guaranteed Christmas delivery" near the gift wrap field
How to price gift wrap
Typical rates:
- Basic paper wrap, $3-$5
- Premium wrap + ribbon, $8-$12
- Gift box + wrap combo, $12-$20
- Multi-tier: "Basic $3 / Premium $8 / Deluxe $15" as a radio group
Add gift wrap in 3 minutes
Print It My Way Free plan covers gift wrap checkbox. No credit card.
Install Print It My Way. Free Add rush delivery option →Frequently asked questions
Can I add gift wrap without an app?
Yes via theme code, but no per-item pricing, no gift message field, no mobile-friendly styling.
How do I handle a gift message field?
Multi-line text field, 150-char limit, optional. Message appears on the order line and can be printed on a packing card.
Can I make gift wrap per-item vs cart-level?
Print It My Way supports both: line-item property for per-item, cart attribute for cart-level.
What's a typical gift wrap take rate?
15-30% on regular orders. 40-50% during Nov-Dec holidays.
Should gift wrap be taxed?
Depends on jurisdiction. Cart Transform surcharges inherit the base product's tax class.
Sources & further reading
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