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Does Webflow have a built-in photo gallery tool, or is there an alternative service available to create photo galleries without additional expenses for hosting or integration with Adobe Lightroom?

TL;DR
  • Use Webflow's Lightbox component for an interactive gallery, but CMS integration requires manual work or third-party tools.
  • Create a CMS-driven gallery with a Collection List using Grid or Flexbox and integrate Lightbox via custom code or Finsweet CMS Lightbox.
  • Build a static grid-based gallery with direct image uploads, optimized formats, and lazy loading for better performance.
  • Utilize third-party solutions like Finsweet CMS Lightbox, Cloudinary, or Google Photos for additional functionality.

Webflow does not have a built-in photo gallery tool like a dedicated gallery widget, but you can create galleries using CMS collections, grid layout, or the Lightbox component. Here are the best options to create a photo gallery without additional hosting or Adobe Lightroom integration.

1. Use the Webflow Lightbox Component

  • Built-in and free: Webflow includes a Lightbox element that allows you to create interactive image galleries.
  • Supports multiple images: You can connect Lightbox elements together to allow users to navigate between images.
  • Dynamic content: If you need a CMS-driven gallery, Lightbox components must be linked manually since Webflow doesn't natively support dynamic Lightbox galleries.
  • Use a CMS Collection to store images (e.g., upload images, add alt text, captions).
  • Design a Collection List for the gallery layout (use Grid or Flexbox for better alignment).
  • Workaround needed for Lightbox: Since Webflow does not support CMS-bound Lightbox elements directly, you can:
  • Use custom code (e.g., mix Webflow CMS with a custom JavaScript Lightbox).
  • Use third-party integrations like Finsweet’s CMS Lightbox attributes (free).
  • Simple and flexible: Use a CSS Grid or Flexbox layout with static images.
  • No CMS required: Drag and drop image elements directly into a Grid structure.
  • Optimized loading: Ensure images are WebP format and enable lazy loading for performance.

4. Free Third-Party Solutions

  • Finsweet CMS Lightbox: Allows CMS images to work inside Webflow’s Lightbox (no coding required).
  • Cloudinary (Free Plan): Can manage and deliver optimized images dynamically.
  • Google Photos (Embed HTML): Embed albums via iframe, but customization is limited.

Summary

Webflow does not have a fully built-in dynamic photo gallery, but you can create galleries using Lightbox components, CMS workarounds, or third-party solutions. If you need a CMS-driven solution, Finsweet’s CMS Lightbox is a free and effective option.

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