Lumia by bigsteps is a multilanguage Shopify 2.0 theme designed for stores that sell to several language audiences, including right-to-left languages. It even includes a dark and light mode toggle. If you were searching for a “Lumia Shopify theme free download”, this guide explains what is genuinely free, how to buy and install Lumia safely and how to configure it for international selling.
This article is part of our complete guide: How to Start a Shopify Store: The Complete Guide (2026).
What is the Lumia Shopify theme?
Lumia is built with Shopify 2.0 sections everywhere and comes with more than twelve preset skins for fashion, cosmetics, games and more. bigsteps, an Elite author on ThemeForest, focuses on mobile optimisation and PageSpeed scores. Lumia’s three-level mega menu, sticky add to cart, wishlist and recently viewed products make it a complete store theme.
Key features of Lumia
- Shopify 2.0 with sections everywhere
- RTL and multilanguage support
- Dark and light mode toggle
- 12+ preset skins
- Advanced filtering and search
- Three-level mega menu
- Sticky add to cart
- Wishlist and recently viewed products
Who is Lumia best for?
Lumia suits international stores selling in several languages, including Arabic, Hebrew or Persian, as well as fashion, cosmetics and gaming stores that like the dark mode option. It is a strong base for Middle Eastern and multilingual European stores.
Lumia Shopify theme free download: what you can get legally
Lumia is a commercial theme sold on ThemeForest by bigsteps. The Lumia live demo is completely free to explore, page by page. The theme files are downloaded legally from your account after you buy a licence from the official Lumia listing. A regular licence normally covers one store and includes theme updates and a period of developer support.
Be careful with websites promising a “Lumia free download”. These are almost always nulled copies: no updates, no support and a real risk of hidden malicious code. Our guide to nulled Shopify theme risks explains what can go wrong.
Before you choose Lumia: five questions
Before committing to Lumia, take ten minutes to check that it fits your store. These questions save a lot of rework later:
- Does the demo match your catalogue size? Count your products and collections and compare them with what the Lumia demo shows.
- Do your images suit the layout? Check whether Lumia expects portrait, square or landscape product images, and whether you have enough lifestyle photography.
- Which apps must it work with? Reviews, subscriptions, bundles or delivery-date apps should be tested on Lumia before launch.
- Who will update the store? Open the theme editor and make sure your team can change banners and sections confidently.
- When was it last updated? Check the changelog on the official listing; regularly updated themes stay compatible with new Shopify features.
How to install Lumia on Shopify: step by step
- Buy Lumia from the official listing and download the package from your account.
- Unzip the package on your computer. Many sellers include documentation and several theme ZIP files; find the one marked for upload.
- In Shopify, go to Online Store › Themes › Add theme › Upload zip file and upload the Lumia theme file.
- Click Customize and, if the theme includes demo presets, choose the layout closest to your plans.
- Replace demo content with your own products, images and text, then check every template on mobile.
- Publish when everything is ready. Your old theme stays in the library as a backup.
If the upload fails, the most common cause is uploading the whole package instead of the theme ZIP inside it.
Setting up Lumia the right way
- Set up languages in Shopify Markets and translate all content, including checkout and emails; see our multilingual ecommerce guide.
- Test RTL layouts thoroughly on mobile.
- Decide on dark mode: test product images in both modes.
- Choose a skin close to your niche.
- Enable sticky add to cart on product pages.
Common mistakes when setting up Lumia
- Keeping demo content. Placeholder text, demo brands and stock photos left in Lumia make a store look unfinished and hurt trust.
- Turning on every feature. Popups, timers and badges all at once overwhelm shoppers; enable only what supports your offer.
- Ignoring mobile. Most visitors will see Lumia on a phone, so review every section on a small screen before launch.
- Editing theme code without a backup. Duplicate the theme before custom changes so you can roll back.
- Skipping legal pages. Shipping, returns, privacy and terms pages should be complete and linked in the footer.
Lumia vs similar Shopify themes
Gecko is a long-running RTL-friendly theme; Umino supports RTL and 90+ languages; Suruchi is a theme-block-based alternative. Lumia’s dark mode toggle is a distinctive extra.
Lumia pros and cons
What we like
- Strong multilingual and RTL support
- Dark and light mode toggle
- 12+ skins
- Mobile-optimised
What to consider
- Smaller user base than the largest themes
- Dark mode needs image testing
- Marketplace theme, not reviewed by Shopify
Our verdict: Lumia is a good choice for multilingual and RTL stores. Explore the skins and buy from ThemeForest for updates and support.
Lumia launch checklist: speed and SEO
A beautiful theme only pays off if customers can find the store and pages load quickly. Before you launch Lumia, work through this short checklist:
- Compress and resize images before uploading; Lumia looks best with consistent image ratios across products.
- Write a unique title tag and meta description for your homepage, key collections and best-selling products.
- Add descriptive alt text to product and banner images.
- Remove apps you no longer use; leftover scripts slow down every theme.
- Test the Lumia product and collection templates in Google PageSpeed Insights on mobile.
- Submit your sitemap in Google Search Console; see our guide to submitting a sitemap.
- If you are replacing an older theme, keep URLs the same and follow our redesign checklist to protect rankings.
Lumia installation and setup service
Want Lumia set up without the trial and error? Our team installs and customises Lumia for you: theme upload or trial setup, branding, homepage and product page design, collections and menus, apps, payments, shipping and SEO basics. We work on an unpublished copy, so your live store is never disrupted, and we quote a fixed price before we start. See our Shopify theme installation service for the full scope.
- WhatsApp: message us about Lumia for the quickest reply.
- Email: hello@mivaq.com
- Form: send your store details and the Lumia style you like.
Next steps
Start by exploring the Lumia live demo with your own products in mind. Make a shortlist of the sections and pages you need, compare Lumia with one or two of the alternatives above and check the official listing for the latest version. When you are ready, buy your licence from the official seller, and if you would rather have experts handle the setup, send us a message. We usually reply the same day with a plan and a fixed price.
Related Shopify theme guides
- Gecko Shopify theme: free download and installation guide
- Umino Shopify theme: free download and installation guide
- Suruchi Shopify theme: free download and installation guide
- Our multipurpose Shopify themes guide
- All 98 Shopify themes: free download guide A to Z
- Official free Shopify themes
Frequently asked questions
Does Lumia support Arabic?
Yes. Lumia includes RTL support for right-to-left languages.
Does Lumia have dark mode?
Yes. It includes a dark and light mode toggle.
Is the Lumia Shopify theme free?
The live demo is free. The theme itself is a paid licence, downloaded from the official seller after purchase.
Can MIVAQ install Lumia for me?
Yes. We install, brand and set up Lumia on your store for a fixed price. Message us on WhatsApp or use our contact form to get a quote.
