# Introducing Gallery Pro for Elements **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [February 17, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454 "2026-02-17T16:49:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![TomM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tomm/32/265_2.png) [@TomM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TomM)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/22 "2026-02-17T18:38:47Z")
> [@dan](#): > > > [@TomM](#): > > > > Can the Masonry grid show captions on the thumbs? > > Yes, it can display them as overlays on the thumbnails in Masonry, we have a [demo page](https://elementsweb.site/demos/components/gallerypro/) that shows them on rollover, but you can also set them to always display šŸ™‚ So if you have a page with 30 images and you remove an image in the center do the remaining images automatically realign? And if all the horizontal and vertical images on a page have the same longest dimension, do the vertical thumbs always have to appear larger? (masonry) ---
**Author:** ![Doobox](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/doobox/32/32373_2.png) [@Doobox](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Doobox)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/23 "2026-02-17T18:40:26Z")
ā€œIfā€ Iā€™m ever able to release addons, Iā€™d price my pro gallery at circa Ā£20, with a view to sell 1000 copies in time. 20 grand is good enough for me for a weeks work. ---
**Author:** ![KipV](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/kipv/32/33413_2.png) [@KipV](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/KipV)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/24 "2026-02-17T18:51:42Z")
Can you animate a gallery collection? I noticed that there are animations for single images as you roll over them as I was wondering if that was the case for image groups? ![Screenshot 2026-02-17 at 10.39.19 AM](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/c/7/c7111298bdba3cc46efc69acccc9cc7f7fbb072a.jpeg) ![Screenshot 2026-02-17 at 10.39.32 AM](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/e/a/eaa1d8aec6f60fef01f0e7e3fcfc430fa23371df.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/25 "2026-02-17T18:57:41Z")
@dan Thanks, instant purchase. Two questions: a) Can we get rid of all the icons and options in the lightbox, so only the arrows or dots remain? b) Can the Lightbox be disabled, so we only have a fantastic way to present images? Thanks again, Jan ---
**Author:** ![Godber](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/godber/32/26521_2.png) [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/26 "2026-02-17T19:27:07Z")
I love the look of photo gallery pro but that would cost more than I paid for elementsā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![jenkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jenkman/32/5003_2.png) [@jenkman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jenkman)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/27 "2026-02-17T19:29:08Z")
How do are the sub galleries configured? I cannot seem to find the setting for this. ---
**Author:** ![ben](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ben/32/28488_2.png) [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/28 "2026-02-17T19:38:53Z")
Just drop in a folder of folders and itā€™ll automatically work. All sub folders become their own gallery šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![ben](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ben/32/28488_2.png) [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/29 "2026-02-17T19:45:39Z")
> [@Fuellemann](#): > > Can we get rid of all the icons and options in the lightbox, so only the arrows or dots remain? You can turn on/off almost everything, check the settings in the Lightbox group. > [@Fuellemann](#): > > Can the Lightbox be disabled, so we only have a fantastic way to present images? Thatā€™s not a feature we currently support in Gallery Pro! The main purpose of this component is to display galleries šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![ben](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ben/32/28488_2.png) [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/30 "2026-02-17T19:46:28Z")
> [@KipV](#): > > Can you animate a gallery collection? I noticed that there are animations for single images as you roll over them as I was wondering if that was the case for image groups? Not currently, but that might be a nice addition for a future update šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/31 "2026-02-17T19:50:02Z")
> [@ben](#): > > Thatā€™s not a feature we currently support in Gallery Pro! The main purpose of this component is to display galleries šŸ˜Š @ben I do understand - but is there an option not to show the lightbox on mobile? The reason is that very often the image - as it is - is already as large as the lightbox will be able to display it. So there is no benefit in enlarging it but it rather distracts the user experience. ---
**Author:** ![jwDave](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jwdave/32/31841_2.png) [@jwDave](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jwDave)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/32 "2026-02-17T19:52:16Z")
Further to my previous post about the new gallery pro and not displaying the lightbox here is a link, using all default settings that simply does not show the lightbox? > **[Gallery-1](https://bannau-brycheiniog.wales/gallery-1/)** ---
**Author:** ![ben](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ben/32/28488_2.png) [@ben](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ben)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/33 "2026-02-17T19:56:55Z")
I think if you add another core component to the page, such as a Container, Flex, or Navigation itā€™ll start working. Iā€™ll see if I can get that fixed up, but adding another core component should see the gallery work as expected šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![jwDave](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jwdave/32/31841_2.png) [@jwDave](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jwDave)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/34 "2026-02-17T20:01:56Z")
Thatā€™s all it needed! Thanks Ben ---
**Author:** ![ham-uk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ham-uk](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ham-uk)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/35 "2026-02-17T20:40:36Z")
Youā€™ve captured exactly how I feel. I expressed similar but second guessed myself and deleted my post, feeling it was unfair to criticise after how much work has clearly gone into Elements and the passion behind Realmac, which I respect. Iā€™m so grateful for Rapidweaver which Iā€™ve used for 10+ years. I havenā€™t yet bought Elements but this has put me off - thereā€™s literally a video comparing Elements to Stacks on YouTube, saying itā€™s an all in one solution, and you donā€™t need to keep shedding out money apart from the annual fee for updates. Now, in addition to an annual fee, if we want this component, we have to pay a substantial amount (almost as much as the annual fee). If this was available for Ā£20 or Ā£30, Iā€™d perhaps feel more open to it if itā€™s a premium solution but the fee seems extortionate vs. what weā€™ve come to expect in Stacks. I guess Iā€™m just here scratching my head after feeling excited for moving to Elements. I understand I just donā€™t need to buy this component if I donā€™t want it, but it feels risky investing in a system where these are the sorts of price points that are present. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/36 "2026-02-17T20:46:59Z")
> [@ben](#): > > > [@Fuellemann](#): > > > > Can the Lightbox be disabled, so we only have a fantastic way to present images? > > Thatā€™s not a feature we currently support in Gallery Pro! The main purpose of this component is to display galleries šŸ˜Š @Fuellemann, Iā€™d actually like this as an option too šŸ¤£ It would make for a super-quick way to put a masonry image layout on the page. Iā€™ll have a chat with @ben and see if I can twist his arm in agreement šŸ˜‰ **Edit:** Just chatting to @ben and he suggested that a pure Masonry image layout is a separate componentā€¦ perhaps something simple we can build into Elements šŸ¤” ---
**Author:** ![mrTablet](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mrtablet/32/21819_2.png) [@mrTablet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mrTablet)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/37 "2026-02-17T20:49:41Z")
Does Gallery Pro not support WEBP? It shows inside Elements, but not in preview or after being uploaded to the web server. ---
**Author:** ![ham-uk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ham-uk](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ham-uk)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/38 "2026-02-17T20:50:12Z")
This is positive to hear. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/39 "2026-02-17T21:07:03Z")
@ham-uk Itā€™s worth noting that Elements already includes a powerful built-in Gallery component thatā€™s suitable for the vast majority of sites and projects. The Pro Gallery add-on is designed more for professional photographers and designers who need advanced presentation options, so itā€™s intentionally a specialist tool rather than something everyone needs to purchase. Hereā€™s a video of the **free built-in Gallery** , and a [link to the Docs](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/components/gallery). This is incldued with Elements and is excellent. [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/b/c/bce439fbc3bcc01b6fc30fe9ef95a94461cb3f51.jpeg "The easy way to add a Photo Gallery to your website") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwmA-IZNQIs) With Elements Plus at $149 (yours to keep forever), you get everything required to build modern websites out of the box. In many cases, achieving a similar setup in the Stacks ecosystem would involve purchasing many, many add-ons that would easily cost in access of $500. If youā€™re unsure, the best approach is to try Elements for free and see how it fits your workflow. You may find the included tools already cover everything you need, and then you can decide later whether any specialised add-ons make sense for your projects. Appreciate you taking the time to share feedback! ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/40 "2026-02-17T21:13:15Z")
> [@dan](#): > > **Edit:** Just chatting to @ben and he suggested that a pure Masonry image layout is a separate componentā€¦ perhaps something simple we can build into Elements šŸ¤” What would be the harm to have the option in the pro version (for the premium price)? If we have a normal component and then decide to have a light box or gallery we just have additional work. By having the option inside the ProGallery we have a better choice and support more use cases šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454/41 "2026-02-17T21:15:06Z")
Yup, agreed. Let me see what we can do! [Previous page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introducing-gallery-pro-for-elements/54454.md?page=3)