Photo gallery

Photo galleries in 10 layouts, with save and zoom protection

At a glance

Gallery types: 10 layouts. Change them any time in the Gallery section.
Auto-slide: Available on Slider, Carousel and Spotlight.
Photo protection: Block saving and block zoom. Both are off until you turn them on.
Price: No paid plan needed. Only the number of photos depends on your plan.

What can you do?

Choose from 10 gallery layouts

From a tidy grid to a slider, carousel, full-width spotlight and a 3D scroll. Change the gallery type and the same photos take on a different look.

Auto-slide

Slider, Carousel and Spotlight can move to the next photo on their own, so guests see every shot without swiping.

Block saving by long-press

When guests press and hold a photo, or right-click it on a computer, the save and copy menu does not appear.

Block photo zoom

Tapping a photo does not open it full screen and pinch-to-zoom is turned off. The map can still be zoomed.

How to set it up

Open the Gallery section

In the editor, go to the Content tab and expand Gallery in the section list.

Pick a gallery type

Choose a layout from the Gallery Type list and the live preview updates right away. Try a few and compare.

Add photos and set the order

Add your photos and drag them into order. Artwork grid, Split and Rotating Scroll take a photo and its caption together as one item.

Turn on photo protection if you need it

At the bottom of the Settings tab, Photo protection has two switches you can turn on separately. They apply to the guest view only.

How are the 10 gallery layouts different?

Gallery layouts differ in how photos are arranged (grid, swipe or a vertical stack) and in whether photos are cropped to a fixed frame or keep their original shape. The same photos look and move differently in each one.

Grid

Square photos in rows of three, like a tiled wall. Tap a photo to see it large.

Best for Showing many photos at a glance

Slider

One large photo with a row of thumbnails below. The large photo keeps its original shape; swipe or tap a thumbnail to move.

Best for Featuring each photo while letting guests jump around

Masonry

Photos keep their original shape and stack in two staggered columns on phones. Nothing gets cropped.

Best for A mix of landscape and portrait photos

Polaroid

Square photos framed with a white border, like instant prints.

Best for A relaxed, snapshot feel

Inline

On phones, one large photo after another down the page. Guests simply scroll.

Best for A few photos you want shown big

Carousel

Swipeable cards with the next photo peeking in from each side. Auto-slide is available.

Best for Hinting that there is more to swipe through

Spotlight

One edge-to-edge portrait photo at a time. With four or more photos it loops back to the first.

Best for An editorial, photo-first look

Rotating Scroll (3D)

Photo cards keep their original shape and turn in 3D as guests scroll. Each can carry a title, year and medium.

Best for Catching the eye with motion

Artwork grid (with captions)

A two-column grid with a title, year and medium under each photo.

Best for Exhibitions or any photo that needs a caption

Split (alternating image and text)

Magazine style: photo and text swap sides row by row, with a title, description and optional price.

Best for Introducing products or menu items one by one

Gallery layouts compared

Gallery type	How guests browse	Cropping	Tap to enlarge	Auto-slide	Captions
Grid	Scroll	Cropped 1:1	Yes	-	-
Slider	Swipe or tap thumbnails	Original shape	-	Yes	-
Masonry	Scroll	Original shape	Yes	-	-
Polaroid	Scroll	Cropped 1:1	Yes	-	-
Inline	Scroll	Cropped 4:3	Yes	-	-
Carousel	Swipe	Cropped 3:4	Yes	Yes	-
Spotlight	Swipe	Cropped 4:5	-	Yes	-
Rotating Scroll (3D)	Scroll	Original shape	Yes	-	Yes
Artwork grid	Scroll	Cropped 1:1	Yes	-	Yes
Split	Scroll	Cropped 4:5	Yes	-	Yes

Cropped layouts fit the center of each photo into the frame. Inline ratio is for phones. With Block photo zoom on, tap to enlarge is off in every layout.

Where do I change the gallery?

1Pick a gallery type
Content tab, then the Gallery section, then Gallery Type. The preview updates as soon as you choose. Artwork grid, Split and Rotating Scroll take each photo together with its caption.
2Turn on Auto-slide
Choose Slider, Carousel or Spotlight and an Auto-slide switch appears. Turn it on and photos move along without guests touching the screen.
3Add more than one gallery
Add another Gallery with the section add (+) button and drag it where you want it. Each gallery has its own type and title, so you can show your main shots as a Slider at the top and your snapshots as a Grid further down.

How does photo protection work?

Photo protection makes it harder for guests to save or zoom into your invitation photos. Its two options can be turned on separately.

1Photo protection, at the bottom of the Settings tab
There are two switches, both off by default. Turn on the ones you need and save.
2Block saving photos by long-press
When guests press and hold a photo, or right-click it on a computer, the save and copy menu does not appear. The same goes for the full-screen view.
3Blocked on desktop browsers too
With Block saving on, right-clicking a photo on a computer shows no save menu, and photos cannot be dragged out to the desktop.
4Block photo zoom
Tapping a photo does not open it full screen, and pinching or double-tapping does not zoom. The map can still be zoomed to check directions.

Good to know

Screenshots cannot be blocked. No website can stop a phone from taking a screenshot, so photo protection covers the save menu and zooming only.
Photo protection covers photos in other sections too, such as Image Block, not just the gallery.
It applies to the guest view only. In the editor preview you can still tap and zoom photos.
Photo Drop, where guests share photos with each other, is not affected.
With zoom blocked, guests have no way to see a photo larger. It pairs well with layouts that already show photos big, such as Inline or Spotlight.

Frequently asked questions

Which gallery layout should I choose?

With many photos, Grid or Masonry shows them all at a glance. To feature one photo at a time, Slider or Spotlight works well. If you mix landscape and portrait shots, Masonry keeps every photo uncropped. You can switch the gallery type at any time, so compare them in the preview.

Does blocking downloads also stop screenshots?

No. No website can block a phone screenshot. Photo protection hides the save and copy menu that appears on a long-press or right-click, and turns off zooming.

What else can I do if I worry about screenshots?

Plan for it when you choose photos. Use shots that do not show your faces up close, such as walking away, holding hands or scenery, or add a subtle watermark like your initials before uploading.

Is photo protection a paid feature?

No. Photo protection and every gallery type are available without a paid plan. Only the number of photos you can add depends on your plan.

Will photos stop responding in my editor too?

No. Photo protection only applies to the invitation your guests see. In the editor preview you can still tap and zoom photos.

Does it apply to photos guests upload?

No. Photo Drop, where guests share photos with each other, is not affected so guests can still download each other's photos.

Does it also stop guests viewing on a computer?

Yes. With Block saving on, the right-click menu and drag-to-save are blocked in desktop browsers too. Screenshots and browser developer tools cannot be blocked.

What is the difference between Gallery and Image Block?

Gallery shows a set of photos in the layout you choose, such as Grid or Slider. Image Block shows several images, like content panels or a poster split into pieces, one after another in their original shape with no gaps between them. Photo protection applies to Image Block too.

Can I add more than one gallery to an invitation?

Yes. Add Gallery as many times as you like with the section add (+) button, and set the position, type and title of each one. For example, show the ceremony photos as a Slider near the top and casual snaps as Polaroids further down. Some templates do not allow adding sections, and there you can use only the galleries already in the design.

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Create an invitation that shows off your photos

Pick a gallery layout, then turn on photo protection if you want it.

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