Akash Ahmed

<p>Soft Photo Gallery is a powerful and flexible WordPress plugin that allows you to create stunning photo galleries with ease. Whether you’re a photographer, artist, or business owner, this plugin provides everything you need to showcase your images professionally.</p>
<p>With multiple gallery styles, advanced customization options, and user-friendly features, Soft Photo Gallery helps you create beautiful, responsive galleries that work perfectly on any device and with any WordPress theme.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>🎨 <strong>Multiple Gallery Styles</strong>: Choose from 6 different display styles including Grid, Masonry, List, Slider, Justified, and Spotlight views</li>
<li>🔍 <strong>Search & Filtering</strong>: Enable frontend search to help visitors find specific images quickly</li>
<li>📝 <strong>Image Captions</strong>: Add descriptive captions that display on hover or in slideshow mode</li>
<li>📱 <strong>Fully Responsive</strong>: Galleries automatically adapt to different screen sizes and devices</li>
<li>🎯 <strong>Social Sharing</strong>: Allow visitors to share images on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest</li>
<li>⚡ <strong>Fast & Lightweight</strong>: Optimized for performance without slowing down your website</li>
<li>🛠️ <strong>Easy Management</strong>: Simple interface for adding and organizing gallery images</li>
<li>🔄 <strong>Auto-Save</strong>: Optional auto-save feature for your gallery settings</li>
<li>📤 <strong>Import/Export</strong>: Backup and transfer your gallery settings between sites</li>
<li>🎛️ <strong>Customizable Settings</strong>: Extensive options to match your website’s design</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Photographers showcasing portfolios</li>
<li>Artists displaying their work</li>
<li>Businesses showing product images</li>
<li>Bloggers creating image-rich content</li>
<li>Anyone needing a professional image gallery</li>
</ul>
<h3>🔥 Features</h3>
<h4>Gallery Styles</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Grid View</strong>: Clean, organized grid layout</li>
<li><strong>Masonry View</strong>: Pinterest-style cascading layout</li>
<li><strong>List View</strong>: Sequential list with image descriptions</li>
<li><strong>Slider Carousel</strong>: Interactive slideshow with navigation</li>
<li><strong>Justified View</strong>: Balanced rows with varying image heights</li>
<li><strong>Spotlight View</strong>: Featured image with supporting thumbnails</li>
</ul>
<h4>Customization Options</h4>
<ul>
<li>Show/hide search functionality</li>
<li>Enable/disable image captions</li>
<li>Social sharing buttons</li>
<li>Slideshow auto-rotation</li>
<li>Customizable slideshow intervals</li>
<li>Hover effects and animations</li>
</ul>
<h4>Management Tools</h4>
<ul>
<li>Auto-save settings</li>
<li>Export settings to JSON file</li>
<li>Import settings from backup</li>
<li>Reset to default settings</li>
<li>SweetAlert confirmations for actions</li>
</ul>
<h3>📚 Installation</h3>
<ol>
<li>Upload the <code>soft-photo-gallery</code> folder to the <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory</li>
<li>Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress</li>
<li>Navigate to ‘Photo Galleries’ in your WordPress admin to create your first gallery</li>
<li>Use the provided shortcode to display galleries on any page or post</li>
</ol>
<h3>📖 How to Use</h3>
<h4>Creating a Gallery</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Photo Galleries <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Add New</strong> in your WordPress admin</li>
<li>Give your gallery a title</li>
<li>Click <strong>Add Images</strong> to upload or select images from your media library</li>
<li>Add descriptions for each image (optional)</li>
<li>Configure gallery settings:
<ul>
<li>Choose your preferred gallery style</li>
<li>Enable/disable slideshow for slider view</li>
<li>Set slideshow interval (if enabled)</li>
<li>Show/hide search functionality</li>
<li>Enable/disable image captions</li>
<li>Add social sharing buttons</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Publish your gallery</li>
</ol>
<h4>Displaying Galleries</h4>
<p>Use the shortcode provided in the gallery editor or use:</p>
<pre><code>[photo_gallery id="123"]
</code></pre>
<p>Replace “123” with your actual gallery ID. You can also add additional parameters:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>style</code> – Override the default gallery style</li>
<li><code>search</code> – Enable/disable search (true/false)</li>
<li><code>slideshow</code> – Enable/disable slideshow (true/false)</li>
</ul>
<p>Example: <code>[photo_gallery id="123" style="masonry" search="true"]</code></p>
<h4>Managing Settings</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Photo Galleries <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Tools</strong> to access plugin settings</li>
<li>Configure default gallery style and global options</li>
<li>Use the Tools section to:
<ul>
<li>Enable auto-save for settings</li>
<li>Export your current settings</li>
<li>Import settings from another site</li>
<li>Reset all settings to defaults</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Additional Information</h3>
<p><strong>Contributions:</strong><br />
We welcome contributions! If you’d like to contribute to the development of Soft Photo Gallery, please check out the <a href="https://github.com/mdakashahmed/soft-photo-gallery" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Privacy:</strong><br />
This plugin does not collect any user data or personal information. All gallery data is stored locally on your WordPress site.</p>
<p><strong>Credits:</strong><br />
Thanks to all contributors and users who have helped improve Soft Photo Gallery through their feedback and suggestions.</p>


Soft Photo Gallery

Advanced photo gallery with multiple display styles, search functionality, and extensive customization options.

mohammadhanif

Pathhan

zish

fkfaisalkhan007

Sharik Khan

Alexander

A WP Life

FARAZFRANK

<p>Image Gallery helps you create stunning photo galleries on your WordPress site without any coding. Whether you run a portfolio, photography blog, or business website, this plugin lets you showcase your images in organized, visually appealing layouts.</p>
<p><strong>View Free Demo:</strong> <strong><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-free-wordpress-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">Image Gallery</a></strong> | <strong>View Pro Demo:</strong> <strong><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">Image Gallery Premium</a></strong><br />
<strong>More About Pro:</strong> <strong><a href="https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/image-gallery-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">Image Gallery Premium Details</a></strong> | <strong>Where To Buy:</strong> <strong><a href="https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/image-gallery-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">Buy Pro Version</a></strong></p>
<p>With grid and masonry options, your galleries adapt to any screen size automatically. The built-in lightbox opens images in a sleek overlay, giving visitors a focused viewing experience. You can add unlimited images to each gallery and create as many galleries as your site needs.</p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dNou6i8d-l4?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&start=9&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<p>Setting up a gallery takes just a few steps:</p>
<ol>
<li>Go to New Image Gallery menu in your dashboard</li>
<li>Click Add Image Gallery</li>
<li>Upload or select images from your media library</li>
<li>Configure layout settings (grid, masonry, columns)</li>
<li>Copy the shortcode and paste it into any post or page</li>
</ol>
<p>The shortcode format is simple: <code>[IMG-Gal id=X]</code> where X is your gallery ID.</p>
<h4>Gallery Layouts</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Grid Gallery</strong> – Images display in uniform rows and columns</li>
<li><strong>Masonry Gallery</strong> – Images stack naturally based on their dimensions</li>
<li><strong>Widget Gallery</strong> – Show galleries in sidebar areas</li>
<li><strong>Lightbox Preview</strong> – Opens full-size images in an overlay</li>
</ul>
<h4>Column Options</h4>
<p>Choose from 2 to 6 columns to control how many images appear per row. The layout adjusts automatically on mobile devices for a smooth browsing experience.</p>
<h4>Free Version Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Unlimited image galleries</li>
<li>Grid and masonry layouts</li>
<li>LD Lightbox for image preview</li>
<li>Responsive design for all devices</li>
<li>2 to 6 column layouts</li>
<li>Image title display option</li>
<li>Shortcode for posts and pages</li>
<li>Widget support for sidebars</li>
<li>Drag and drop image ordering</li>
<li>Image alt text for accessibility</li>
<li>Custom spacing and borders</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pro Version Features</h4>
<p>Upgrade to the Pro version for additional capabilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>All free features included</li>
<li>6 lightbox styles (BlueImp, PopTrox, Viewer, LD, and more)</li>
<li>30 hover effects for image thumbnails</li>
<li>2D transition animations</li>
<li>Link gallery – add custom URLs to images</li>
<li>Advanced sorting (ascending, descending, shuffle)</li>
<li>Load more button for large galleries</li>
<li>Custom CSS for further styling</li>
<li>Thumbnail size and quality controls</li>
<li>Priority email support</li>
</ul>
<h4>More Pro Version Demos</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/image-gallery-premium/" rel="nofollow ugc">Premium Gallery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/masonry-gallery-2/" rel="nofollow ugc">Masonry Layout</a></li>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/blue-imp-light-box-gallery/" rel="nofollow ugc">BlueImp Lightbox</a></li>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/pop-trox-light-box-gallery/" rel="nofollow ugc">PopTrox Lightbox</a></li>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/viewer-light-box-gallery/" rel="nofollow ugc">Viewer Lightbox</a></li>
<li><a href="https://awplife.com/demo/image-gallery-premium/hide-image-spacing/" rel="nofollow ugc">No Spacing Layout</a></li>
</ul>


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