Responsive Image Gallery
Responsive Image Gallery Extension for Joomla
- Zero B/C pluginRuns without the B/C pluginRuns on Joomla 5 and 6 without the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin, so you can keep it switched off.
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
- 5.0See the reviews
- v2.3· Updated 3 days ago
- 3.9K+downloads
- PHP 8.1+
- Instant accessReady to install right after checkout
- One-click updatesNew releases install from the Joomla administrator
- Lifetime optionPay once and keep future releases
- 30-day guaranteeFull refund if it is not the right fit
Features
What can Responsive Image Gallery do for you?
Eight feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
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Show Photos Like a Pro
Stage + Filmstrip
- One hero image at a timeA cinematic stage keeps every visitor focused on the current photo — not a crowded grid.
- Jump anywhere instantlyA glass-style filmstrip of thumbs lets guests skim, skip, and land on the shot they want.
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Four Ready Themes
Looks That Sell
- Match your brand in secondsModern, Editorial, Minimal, and Dark — polished presets that look intentional out of the box.
- Layout your wayPark the thumbnail strip on top or bottom to fit portfolios, product pages, and hotel sites.
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Folder · Slides · Captions
Content Without Friction
- Drop a folder and goPoint at an image directory and the gallery builds itself — optional auto-captions from filenames.
- Or curate every frameAdd individual slides with custom captions when storytelling matters more than bulk.
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Fade · Slide · Autoplay
Motion With Control
- Transitions that feel premiumFade or slide between photos with timing you control — including optional autoplay.
- Hands-free, still politePause on hover, respect reduced-motion preferences, and keep the experience calm.
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Arrows · Keys · Swipe
Controls Everywhere
- Desktop to touchOverlay arrows, left/right keyboard navigation, and native swipe on phones.
- Filmstrip that keeps upThumb nav scrolls with the active image so the current shot is never lost in the strip.
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Desktop · Tablet · Mobile
Phone-First Polish
- Built to breathe on small screensTaller phone stage, full-width thumbs, and tap-friendly arrows — no horizontal page scroll.
- Still sharp on big displaysCover-fit stage imagery and a responsive filmstrip look intentional from 320px to widescreen.
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Accent · Ratio · Radius
Brand Your Gallery
- Dial in the finishAccent colour, stage background, corner radius, and aspect ratios (16:10, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, and more).
- Fine-tune the stripThumbnail size, captions on/off, and extra CSS when you need that last 5% of polish.
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Joomla 4 · 5 · 6
Built for Modern Joomla
- No jQuery taxVanilla JS and Web Asset Manager — lighter pages, cleaner installs, easier maintenance.
- Future-ready stackRebuilt for Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 and PHP 8+ — ready for sites that plan to grow.
Changelog
What's new
6 releases since version 1.8. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.
- Download Key support on the update site (dlid).
- Full rebuild with vanilla JavaScript — no jQuery, elastislide, tmpl, or easing libraries
- Joomla 4, 5, and 6 support with namespaced service provider and dispatcher
- Web Asset Manager loading for CSS and JS
- Modern stage viewer with top or bottom thumbnail strip
- Themes: Modern, Editorial, Minimal, Dark
- Folder or individual slides with captions
- Fade or slide transitions, autoplay, keyboard, and touch swipe
- Accent colour, stage background, radius, and aspect ratio controls
- Optional cached thumbnail resizing
- Mobile-friendly arrow layout and horizontal thumb scrolling
- Reduced-motion support
- Cleaner package — legacy tmpl vendor assets removed
- Fixed path handling issues in image folder processing
- Implemented use_minified_assets parameter functionality
- Full Joomla 4, 5, and 6 compatibility with modern coding standards
- Migrated to WebAssetManager for optimal asset loading and dependency management
- Improved image path construction for better reliability
- Enhanced namespace usage (Joomla\Filesystem\File instead of deprecated Joomla\CMS\Filesystem\File)
- Updated all file headers to JoomlaX branding
- Merged similar configuration tabs for better user experience (6 tabs reduced to 3)
- Updated documentation URL to https://joomlax.com/documentation/responsive-image-gallery
- Enhanced code organization and structure
- Enhanced security with better file validation
- Enhanced template with better security and performance
- Fixed XML parsing errors and validation
- Added WebP image support for better performance
- Implemented lazy loading for improved page speed
- Added modern Google Fonts integration with preconnect optimization
- Added performance optimizations with minified assets
- Implemented PSR-12 coding standards
- Added comprehensive error handling
- Added missing parameters (show_images, moduleclass_sfx)
- Full Joomla 5 compatibility with modern coding standards
- Reorganized assets into proper folder structure
- Updated to modern jQuery implementation
- Enhanced image resizing with better quality control
- Improved parameter organization in XML configuration
- Removed all console logs for production-ready code
- Supports Joomla 4
- Removed option to load jQuery in body.
- Joomla Updater System Integrated
Docs & setup
Get up and running fast
Written guides for installing and configuring Responsive Image Gallery, from first setup to the options that matter.
- Installation stepsOne install zip for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, installed from System, Install, Extensions.
- Configuration optionsThe settings in the guide, from first setup to the options that matter.
- Practical usage tipsShort examples you can adapt to your site.
Pricing
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Reviews
What our users say
Average from 6 reviews on the Joomla Extension Directory
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Creating my first Joomla site, I chose this gallery to display a photo diary. I am delighted: the gallery looks beautiful, was easy to use, and the support was outstanding. Well worth the price!
Francoise Horle Joomla Extension Directory
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I bought this after trying the demo. When I had an issue (my mistake), support responded in minutes, fixed it, and even gave me an updated version. The module works flawlessly and resizes images responsively!
Bob Fountain Joomla Extension Directory
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Excellent gallery extension with critical features like image sorting and custom captions. Support was extremely fast and helpful, even providing a Joomla 3 compatible version quickly after my request. Highly satisfied!
Eric Gaba Joomla Extension Directory
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Responsive Image Gallery was exactly what I needed for my travel blog. The images adjust perfectly on mobile and the captions feature adds a very professional touch. Quick installation and easy to customize!
Lucas Meier JoomlaX
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Such an elegant gallery extension! My ecommerce site now showcases products beautifully across all devices. Plus, the Infyways support team helped me tweak a few styles within a few hours. Amazing experience!
Priya Khanna JoomlaX
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Lightweight, responsive, and so easy to use. I tried a few free galleries before, but nothing matched the polish of this one. Love the custom sorting and captions options. Worth every penny!
Carlos Mendes JoomlaX
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FAQ
Questions about Responsive Image Gallery
Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.
What is Responsive Image Gallery used for?
It shows a large stage image with a thumbnail strip so visitors can browse a photo set one image at a time.
Which Joomla versions are supported?
Responsive Image Gallery 2.2 supports Joomla 4, 5, and 6. PHP 8.1+ is recommended.
Does version 2.2 require jQuery?
No. It uses vanilla JavaScript and Joomla's Web Asset Manager. Elastislide and related jQuery plugins are gone.
Can thumbnails sit below the stage?
Yes. Set Thumbnail Position to Bottom under Display Settings.
Which themes are included?
Four themes: Modern, Editorial, Minimal, and Dark.
Can I load images from a folder?
Yes. Set Image Source to From Folder and enter a path such as images/woo.
Is it mobile-friendly?
Yes. The stage scales fluidly, thumbs scroll horizontally, and arrows move below the stage on small phones.
Where can I get support?
Visit support.joomlax.com.
Help from the people who built it
- Documentation Installation, configuration and usage guides for this extension. Read the docs →
- Support portal Open a ticket with the developers. We reply to your first request within 24 business hours. Open a ticket →
- Live demos Try this extension on a live demo before you buy. Open this demo →
- Support policy What support covers, response times and how to get the fastest answer. Read the policy →
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