How to Create an Elementor Gallery in 4 Easy Steps

Step 1: Open the Elementor design canvas to start your design.

Create a new page or edit an existing one to add an Elementor image gallery via WordPress Dashboard > Pages > Add New.

To use the Elementor image, you can either create a new webpage or add a gallery to an existing page.

1. Navigate to WordPress Dashboard > Pages > Add New to create a new page.
2. Alternatively, select an existing custom page layout to edit and add the gallery feature.

Step 2: Add the Basic Gallery widget to your page.

Go to the Elementor design canvas to begin your design task. The interface will look like the example below.

1. Search for the Widget: In the left sidebar’s search bar, type Basic Gallery. The widget will appear in the results.

2. Add the Widget: Select the widget and drag it onto the design canvas where you want the gallery to appear.

Search for ‘Basic Gallery’ in the Elementor sidebar, then drag the widget onto the design canvas to place the gallery.

3. Customize the Gallery: Once the widget is added, customization options will be displayed on the left panel. Here’s what you can do:

• • Add Images: Upload or select images from your media library to include in the gallery.
  • Set Image Size: Define the resolution or size of the images.
  • Choose Columns: Decide how many columns the gallery should display.
  • Enable or Disable Lightbox: Choose whether clicking an image opens it in a lightbox view.
  • Set Order: Arrange the images in your desired sequence.

These steps ensure your gallery looks and functions exactly as needed.

Customize the gallery using options in the left panel after adding the widget

Step 3: Upload and select images for your gallery.

Select images for your gallery, add captions, rearrange their order, and click ‘Insert Gallery’ to display them on the page

Select the images you want to include in your gallery. Once you’ve chosen, click the Insert button. Before finalizing, you’ll have the option to add image captions and rearrange their order. After making these adjustments, click Insert Gallery to display the images on the gallery page.

For an enhanced viewing experience, set the image size to Full. Experiment with the number of columns (from 1 to 10) to find the structure that best fits your website’s layout. 

Explore other options, such as Links, Lightbox, and Order, using the settings on the left panel to customize the gallery to your preference.

Step 4: Customize the gallery's style, including images and captions.

Customize your gallery design in the Style tab. Use the Images and Caption sections to enhance the look of your project.

It’s time to enhance your design. Navigate the editor to the Style tab for customization. You’ll find two sections to style your project: Images and Caption.

Under Images, you can:

• Adjust the spacing between images.
• Customize the border type and border radius to create rounded or sharp edges.

For Captions, here are the default options:

• Choose to display or hide the captions.
• Align the caption text to your preferred position.
• Modify text color, typography, and add a shadow effect for a polished look.

In the Advanced options, you can take your design further by incorporating:

• Motion effects and animations.
• Parallax scrolling for a dynamic user experience.
• Additional customization options to make your gallery truly stand out.

Step 1: Open the Elementor design canvas to start your design.

To use the Pro version, you need to either create a new webpage or add a gallery to an existing page. Follow the same steps as the free version.

Step 2: Add the “Gallery” widget to the design canvas

Search ‘Gallery,’ select the widget, and drag it onto the design canvas.

Start by typing Gallery in the search bar. Select the widget and drag it onto the design canvas.

Once added, you’ll see two customizing options:

• Settings: This menu allows you to customize the gallery layout, arrangement, and overall appearance to match your design preferences.

Overlay: Use this feature to add a stylish effect to specific images, enhancing their visual appeal and making them stand out.

Step 3: Choose between single or multiple image types

Choose Single Image for one gallery or Multiple Images to add multiple galleries to your website.

If you select the Single Image type, you can create only one gallery. However, choosing the Multiple Images type allows you to add multiple galleries to your website.

To create a gallery:

1. Select the Multiple Images option, and your chosen images will appear in the gallery.
2. Add captions to each image to help users understand their purpose.
3. Once finished, click the Insert Gallery button.

To add more galleries to the page:

Simply click on the Add Item button and repeat the process to create multiple galleries effortlessly.

Step 4: Customize the gallery appearance

Customize your gallery in the content tab and style tab to match your websites format

Experiment further with the content tab to adjust the gallery to your website’s structure and format. Take your time to explore and adjust all the options:

• Image Options: Adjust settings such as image order, lazy load, number of columns, height, spacing, and image size.
• Filter Bar: Customize the filter bar by renaming categories, adding underlines to each category, and applying animations.

In the Overlay section, you can enhance each image with:

• Backgrounds
• Titles
• Descriptions

Finally, head to the Style tab to add finishing touches to your design. Here, you can adjust:

• Animations
• Color schemes
• Typography adjustments
• Custom CSS for advanced customizations