Gallery Sections: How to Showcase Image Collections with Striking Layouts

Gallery Sections: How to Showcase Image Collections with Striking Layouts

By Michael Turner

February 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM

Gallery sections display sets of images in various layouts, offering a flexible way to showcase your visual content.

Gallery Types

  • Grid: Simple - Even rows and columns
  • Grid: Strips - Different-sized strips per row
  • Grid: Masonry - Staggered layout with varied aspect ratios
  • Slideshow: Simple - Single images with optional thumbnails
  • Slideshow: Full - Full-bleed single image display
  • Slideshow: Reel - Multiple images like a film reel

Adding a Gallery Section

  1. Create a new page:

    • Open Pages panel
    • Click +
    • Select Page Layouts → Gallery
    • Choose layout
    • Add title and press Enter
  2. Add to existing page:

    • Click Edit
    • Select Add Section
    • Choose Images with i badge

Adding Images

  • Click the image icon and select +
  • Upload new images or search existing ones
  • Maximum 250 images per gallery
  • Reorder by dragging (except in Masonry layout)
  • Add descriptions and clickthrough URLs
  • Edit images and adjust focal points

Styling Options

  • Gallery Type selection
  • Spacing and image height adjustments
  • Caption display
  • Lightbox functionality
  • Section dividers
  • Color themes

Width Settings

  • Full Bleed: Images touch section edges
  • Full: Browser-width display with margins
  • Inset: Fixed maximum width display

Important Notes

  • Responsive design adjusts layouts for different devices
  • Video and image deeplink URLs not supported
  • Cannot add blocks within gallery sections
  • Row heights in Grid: Strips vary based on image count
  • Mobile display may differ from desktop view

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