PhotoSwipe opens photos like a native app

Highly optimized for touch, it brings great performance for mobile devices.

PhotoSwipe

PhotoSwipe is a 100% mobile optimized lightbox with touch swipe gestures to navigate between or pinch zoom images. Dmitry Semenov created a high-performance lightweight lightbox solution that is very easy to use for visitors. The inteface is familiar for mobile device users as it looks just like a native app. While it doesn’t support special usages like videos or iframes, it does a perfect job at displaying images, even on desktops.

How does PhotoSwipe look like?

Click the photos to open the lightbox!

Hiroshima Castle

Japan Temple

Japanese Garden

Japanese Store

Hiroshima Castle

Japan Temple

Mount Fuji

Japanese Architecture

Sumida River

Mount Fuji

Mount FujiWordPress Gallery Extra

Is PhotoSwipe the right choice for me?

The following information will help you decide. It’s an excellent choice, but consider the facts.

PhotoSwipe is bundled with modification. PhotoSwipe is easy for visitors but not for developers. It has certain requirements like knowing the image dimensions, that are simply not offered by the majority of galleries and would require custom work to implement. When your galleries are powered by WordPress Gallery Extra you don’t have to worry about these, as it is fully prepared for PhotoSwipe and meets its needs behind the scenes.

Positive Side

Responsive (works on all devices)
Deeplinking
Social sharing
2 captions
Black and white skin
Touch swipe navigation and pinch zoom
Native mobile app look and feel
Fullscreen mode
Photo fills the screen, no borders or distractions
Lightweight, performance-driven

Negative Side

No video and iframe support
No optional transition effects for opening photos

For the glossary of these terms and to find alternative solutions, see the lightbox comparison page.

The White Skin

Excellent choice for galleries whenever you feel the white frame better suits your photos. This skin is brought to you by WGExtra and is not available in the original PhotoSwipe.