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JoomGallery, by JoomGallery::ProjectTeam - Joomla Extension Directory

Introduction

Galleries

JoomGallery is a gallery component completely integrated into Joomla!, with support for Joomla! 3.x.


Features include, but are not limited to:

  • Three image sizes: Thumbnails - Detail images - Original images (thumbnails and detail images are created automatically out of the original images)

  • Fullscreen animated JavaScript boxes (Slimbox or Thickbox3), other possibilities of opening the detail or original images may be: A clear new window, JavaScript window, DHTML container or any other method added by additional plugins (there are already some available for Shadowbox, Highslide JS, RokBox and Photoswipe)

  • Manifold possibilities in the detail view: Voting, commenting, BBCode for external linking, "Send to a friend" feature, adding nametags ("That’s me!" and also adding nametags for other users), Slideshow with several transition effects, mini thumbnails of category in a motion gallery

  • Configurable watermark

  • Image rotation

  • Exif and IPTC image data support in detail view

  • Transfer Exif and IPTC data to the database fields during upload is possible

  • Access rights for categories and images according to Joomla's user groups

  • Fully implemented ACL of Joomla!

  • User-created uploads and categories

  • Password-protected categories

  • Time span for upload limit in frontend

  • Favourites: Users may store and download their favourite images (in a zip archive)

  • Option to download single images

  • Counting image downloads

  • Google Maps support (GeoTagging) in detail view

  • Search function in gallery

  • Configurable view of toplists (top rated, last added, last commented, most viewed)

  • Possibility to exclude images from toplists and the search

  • Several upload possibilities from backend and frontend: Single upload, Batch upload (Zip), Drag'n'Drop-Upload with progress bar, Java upload, FTP upload (last one only in backend)

  • Image processing using GD2 or ImageMagick

  • Afterwards resizing of detail images and thumbnails

  • Square thumbnails possible

  • Possibility of using content plugins in image and category descriptions

  • Possibility to explicitly reject images and to send message about rejection reason

  • Expand Joomla!-Breadcrumbs

  • Unlimited nested categories possible

  • CSS-based layout (table-free, wherever possible)

  • MVC structured code, template overrides possible for every view

  • Module positions inside the gallery

  • Several plugin events triggered by JoomGallery on certain events in order to interact with third-party extensions

  • An interface class (API) gives other extensions (Plugins, Modules, ...) the possibility to integrate JoomGallery content

  • Huge third-party support: There are JoomGallery extensions available for many third-party extensions: Community Builder, JComments, reCaptcha, AlphaUserPoints ...

  • Plugins for displaying or linking images in content articles or for automatically creating user categories

  • Any own data fields for categories and images possible

  • Update-Checker and One-Click-Updates for almost all installed extensions of JoomGallery

  • Almost all functions and outputs can be switched off

I have been pleasantly surprised by this extension. It is basically very similar to Phoca Gallery but in my opinion better and simpler.



Since JPhoto charge £20 for their rubbish these guys could easily charge since their component a) works, b)has some advanced functionality like the ability to recreate all your thumbnails when you change your settings and lastly the support is excellent.



I wrote and resolved my issue within the hour- very good indeed.



The only reason I give it 4 stars rather than 5 is that it doesn't look very nice- and it is a gallery after all- but at least the output is modern and easily stylable.



Good work, and amazing for free.
I have just installed JoomGallery on my site and have uploaded a couple of photos, but have tried the demo on their site, and would like to say that this is one of the best Joomla components I've used. The layout/design looks great and it is very user-friendly. I recommend it to others as an excellent addition to their sites, and can't believe it's a free extension with many great features. Thank you very much JoomGallery, you've done a wonderful job!!! :)

Absolutely stunning



Posted on 15 January 2011
This extension is impressive, hard to believe it's free because it is actually better than any other even paid for gallery. It's many features and it's not hard to set it up, although it might seem at the first impression. One has to play with it a little to find how everything works - but it really works. The BEST gallery on net!

Impressive



Posted on 03 December 2010
Highly configurable. The only thing that annoyed me was that I would need a module to get JComment to work with this application.

The component is well written, so it was easy to implement native JComment support in this component. Right now I don't need the module anymore.

I tried phoca and I have to say, it felt a bit 'hard' compared to this component. The Zip-upload is a nice feature that's missing in a lot of other apps.



The code is inspiring to see... well written, well thought out. Just what we needed: the component currently suits my every need.

Absolutely Superb!



Posted on 01 December 2010
First of all... this is free? This is an incredibly well done, well organized, easy to use, feature rich photo gallery component. Best photo gallery component I've ever used. Thank you!



Best Regards,

A Joomla Pro

YOU ROCKZOR MY SITEZOR!!!!



Posted on 25 November 2010
I have been trying a few different gallery plugins, and yours is the first one, that does EVERYTHING I want!



It does take some tweaking to get the layout right, but it has the options to make it all work, with good information provided, and loads of features.



The key for me was the front end ability to allow a person to upload to a gallery of their own without special permissions! Or to FTP the files!



Quite clearly one of the best gallery solutions for Joomla on the planet.



Well done for the design and thought that went into it!



If you are looking for a great gallery - this is the one for you!

Awesome for gallery!



Posted on 19 November 2010
Have been useing JoomGallery for quite some time now, and finally I have nothing to complain about.

Clearly the best gallery module for Joomla and should be an Editors pick as well!



Easy to install. Lots (!) of functions and configuration options, but also works perfectly "out of the box".

My highest reccomendations!

So Good



Posted on 16 November 2010
It increased visit length on my social website by 200%. I just wish there was a way to notify when a user tags another user on the photo. Very cool, though. And it's free! I donated.

Amazing!!



Posted on 07 November 2010
Thanks. I looking for while now.



I spend for long time. but Today I found!!



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Images make up about 95% of my site's content or more, so naturally I have tried all of the more feature-rich Joomla galleries available. I have found this one to be the best. It's easily customizable & has tons of configuration options. It's easy to organize images with subcategories and categories, the links can be made SEF, easy integration with jcomments... the list goes on. I also asked for support in the forum once and received a fast response.



The only issue I've encountered is that the pages make a LOT of mysql queries; combined with the other queries on my pages, some pages are making 80-100 queries (and yes, I've checked that the majority are from Joomgallery). So if you have hundreds to thousands of images and several thousand visitors a day, the number of queries may become a problem, as they have for me. But my solution was to re-code some of the gallery pages myself to be specific for my site. My pages now make 1/8th of the queries, but I still get to enjoy all the wonderful benefits of JoomGallery :)

JoomGallery

Version:
3.7.0
Developer:
JoomGallery::ProjectTeam
Last updated:
Feb 20 2025
2 days ago
Date added:
Jul 25 2008
License:
GPLv2 or later
Type:
Free download
Includes:
c m p
Compatibility:
J3
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