LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): definition & how to fix it on Shopify

LCP is when the largest visible element paints. Google thresholds, common Shopify causes, and how to fix a slow LCP on your store.

Time until the largest visible element paints. Google thresholds: < 2.5s good; 2.5–4s needs improvement; > 4s poor. On Shopify it’s usually the hero image.