Key Features

Immersive Image Galleries

Create visually captivating image galleries with professional lightbox effects:
- Lightbox Overlay: Full-screen image viewing with elegant dark overlay
- Smooth Transitions: Beautiful fade and slide animations for opening and closing
- Interactive Navigation: Easy browsing through images with intuitive controls
- Enhanced User Experience: Boost engagement with dynamic and interactive displays

Responsive and Mobile-Friendly

Deliver seamless gallery experiences across all devices:
- Cross-Device Compatibility: Optimized for desktops, tablets, and smartphones
- Touch Support: Full touch gesture support for mobile devices
- Adaptive Layouts: Automatically adjusts to different screen sizes
- Consistent Functionality: Flawless appearance and functionality on all devices

Customizable Lightbox Presentation

Align the gallery with your website's branding:
- Caption Customization: Adjust caption text color, size, and weight
- Control Colors: Customize navigation button and close button colors
- Active States: Set hover colors for interactive elements
- Professional Aesthetics: Create a cohesive and branded gallery presentation

Multiple Image Sources

Flexible content management options:
- Folder Support: Automatically fetch images from specific folders for easy updates
- Individual Slides: Specify custom image paths with individual captions
- Dynamic Loading: Images are loaded dynamically based on your configuration
- Easy Updates: Simply add images to folders or update slide settings

Dynamic Gallery Layouts

Professional and flexible gallery designs:
- Flexbox Layout: Modern CSS flexbox for responsive and adaptive grids
- Customizable Padding: Adjust spacing between gallery items
- Flexible Grid: Automatically adapts to different screen sizes
- Polished Appearance: Deliver professional gallery layouts with ease

Advanced Thumbnail Styling

Professional customization options for thumbnails:
- Border Options: Customize border color, width (0-20px), and radius (0-50px)
- Shadow Effects: Enable drop shadows for depth and visual appeal
- Image Filters: Apply filters like grayscale, sepia, blur, or brightness
- Hover Effects: Filters automatically remove on hover for enhanced interactivity
- Smooth Transitions: Professional transitions for all styling changes

Smart Image Resizing

Automatic optimization for performance:
- Joomla Image Class: Uses Joomla's native Image class for efficient processing
- Flexible Resizing: Resize by width, height, or both dimensions
- Automatic Caching: Cached thumbnails ensure fast page loads
- Performance Optimized: Reduced server load with intelligent caching system

Transition and Animation Effects

Dynamic visual effects for engaging presentations:
- Multiple Effects: Choose from fade, slide, and other smooth animations
- Customizable Speed: Control transition timing and duration
- Enhanced Visual Appeal: Create dynamic and engaging gallery experiences
- Professional Animations: Smooth, polished transitions throughout

Caption Support

Add contextual information to images:
- Informative Captions: Add titles and descriptions to images
- Customizable Styling: Adjust caption color, size, and weight
- Enhanced Context: Provide additional details for better user understanding
- User Engagement: Improve user experience with informative content

Autoplay and Navigation

Enhanced control and automation:
- Autoplay Slideshow: Automatically advance through images with configurable intervals
- Loop Navigation: Enable continuous looping between first and last images
- Keyboard Support: Navigate using arrow keys and keyboard shortcuts
- Counter Display: Show current image position (e.g., [3/10])
- Thumbnail Strip: Quick navigation with thumbnail previews

Modern Joomla Compatibility

Future-ready and optimized:
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6: Fully compatible with the latest Joomla versions
- WebAssetManager: Uses modern Joomla asset management for optimal performance
- PHP 8.0+: Optimized for modern PHP versions with improved security
- Latest Standards: Follows Joomla coding standards and best practices

Cross-Browser Compatibility

Universal access and consistent performance:
- Wide Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge
- IE8/9 Support: Includes fixes for older Internet Explorer versions
- Consistent Performance: Smooth functionality across all major browsers
- Universal Access: Ensure all users can enjoy the gallery experience

Easy Configuration

Intuitive setup without coding:
- Simple Backend: User-friendly module parameters
- Quick Customization: Intuitive settings make configuration hassle-free
- Comprehensive Options: Extensive customization options for all aspects
- No Coding Required: Set up and customize galleries without technical skills

Optimized Performance

Lightweight and fast:
- Fast Loading: Smooth gallery functionality without impacting page speed
- Lightweight Design: Optimized code for minimal resource usage
- Efficient Caching: Smart caching system for thumbnails and assets
- Seamless Experience: Optimized performance for smooth user experience

Use Cases

• Portfolio Galleries: Showcase photography, design work, or creative portfolios
• Product Showcases: Display product images with detailed views
• Event Galleries: Present event photos and highlights
• Blog Image Galleries: Enhance blog posts with interactive image galleries
• Real Estate Listings: Showcase property photos with professional presentation
• Team Galleries: Display team member photos and profiles
• Testimonial Images: Combine testimonials with supporting images

Technical Details

Requirements

• Joomla Version: 4.0.0 or higher (compatible with Joomla 4, 5, and 6)
• PHP Version: PHP 8.0 or higher
• jQuery: Uses Joomla's built-in jQuery framework
• Browser Support: Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera) with IE8/9 compatibility

Installation

1. Download the module package from the JoomlaX store
2. Log in to your Joomla administration panel
3. Navigate to System > Install > Extensions
4. Upload and install the module package
5. Go to Content > Site Modules and find Photobox
6. Configure the module settings and assign to a module position

Configuration Options

General Settings:
- Gallery width (pixels or percentage)
- Gallery opening behavior (OnLoad or OnClick)
- Loop navigation (enable/disable)
- Image counter display
- Autoplay functionality with configurable interval
- Navigation control colors
- Active close button color

Image Settings:
- Image source type (Folder or Slides)
- Folder path selection
- Thumbnail display options
- Thumbnail resize method (Height, Width, or Both)
- Thumbnail dimensions
- Image sorting (Sequence A-Z, Sequence Z-A, or Random)

Thumbnail Styling:
- Border color, width, and radius
- Shadow effects
- Image filters (Grayscale, Sepia, Blur, Brightness)
- Gallery item padding

Caption Settings (Slides mode):
- Caption display toggle
- Caption text color
- Caption font size
- Caption font weight

Advanced Settings:
- Module class suffix for custom CSS

Support and Documentation

• Documentation: https://joomlax.com/documentation/photobox
• Support Forum: https://support.joomlax.com/
• Website: https://joomlax.com
• Version: 1.9
• Release Date: 26 November 2025

Why Choose Photobox?

Photobox combines powerful functionality with ease of use, making it the perfect solution for creating professional image galleries in Joomla. With its extensive customization options, modern technology stack, and responsive design, Photobox helps you create stunning visual presentations that engage your audience and enhance your website's appeal.

Whether you're a photographer showcasing your portfolio, an e-commerce site displaying products, or a business presenting your work, Photobox provides all the tools you need to create beautiful, interactive image galleries that leave a lasting impression.