Can Webflow natively click/hover a thumbnail in an image gallery to bring up the larger image or would this still be achieved using tabs?
Webflow does have native functionality to click or hover on a thumbnail in an image gallery to bring up the larger image. This can be done without the need to use tabs. The steps to achieve this are as follows:
Create an Image Collection: Start by creating an Image Collection in Webflow where you can store and manage all the images you want to display in the gallery.
Design the Image Gallery: Add a Collection List to your page and connect it to the Image Collection you created. Use the Collection List to dynamically generate the thumbnail images and any accompanying information (such as titles or descriptions).
Link the Thumbnails: Within the Collection List, insert an Image element and bind it to the thumbnail image field from your Image Collection. You can also add any additional overlay elements, such as a magnifying glass icon or a hover effect, to indicate that the thumbnail is clickable.
Create a Modal Popup: Design a modal popup or lightbox element on your page. This is the container that will display the larger image when a thumbnail is clicked or hovered over.
Add Interactions: With the modal popup selected, add an appropriate interaction trigger (such as a click or hover) and specify the action to open the popup. You can use the built-in interactions or create custom interactions based on your design preferences.
Display the Larger Image: Inside the modal popup, add an Image element and bind it to the larger image field from your Image Collection. This will dynamically display the corresponding larger image when a thumbnail is clicked or hovered.
Customize the Modal Popup: Style the modal popup to match your design preferences. You can adjust the dimensions, overlay opacity, background color, and add any additional elements like arrows for navigation.
With these steps, you can create a gallery in Webflow where users can click or hover over a thumbnail to bring up the larger image in a modal popup. This approach provides a more interactive and visually appealing way to showcase your images compared to using tabs.
Additional Questions:
- How do I add an image gallery in Webflow?
- Can I customize the appearance of the thumbnail images in a Webflow gallery?
- Is it possible to add a slideshow effect to the image gallery in Webflow?
