# Background image cannot be cleared

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Shopware Issue: <https://github.com/shopware/shopware/issues/10702>
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Even after removing/deleting the image in the admin UI, the storefront still renders the default value after saving and recompiling the theme. Affected versions: includes Shopware 6.6.10.4 and 6.7.0.0 (as stated in the issue; other versions may be affected as well).&#x20;

Impact in our demo: The configured background image cannot be unset via the theme configuration at the moment.

#### Workaround 1 (recommended): Force “no background image” via CSS

If your goal is to stop rendering the background image, override it with CSS:

```
body {
    background-image: none;
}
```

How to add custom CSS to the theme is documented [here](/en/settings/custom-code.md).

#### Workaround 2 (DB workaround, requires database knowledge)

If you need the field to be truly “unset”, you can neutralize the stored config value in the database:

1. In the theme configuration, set any image once and save.
2. In the database table themes, select your theme and edit the `config_values` column:
   * Find the entry for `zen-layout-bg-img`
   * Remove the stored media ID from the value
3. Save a single blank space as the value (do not use any other character, otherwise the storefront may produce a 404).
   * Example: `"zen-layout-bg-img": {"value": " "}`
4. Reload the Administration (browser refresh).
5. Save & recompile the theme again.


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