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Is it possible to have a smaller image icon in Webflow that opens a Lightbox gallery with multiple images?

TL;DR
  • Add a Lightbox component and replace its thumbnail with a small image or icon using the Style panel.
  • Duplicate the Lightbox, assign the same group name to each, replace images, and set extra Lightboxes to Display: None to show only the icon while keeping all images in the gallery.

Yes, you can use a smaller image icon in Webflow to open a Lightbox gallery with multiple images. This can be done using Webflow’s native Lightbox component with a custom thumbnail trigger.

1. Use a Lightbox Component

  • Drag a Lightbox element from the Add panel (under Components) into your page.
  • By default, it includes a thumbnail image and adds the lightbox functionality automatically.

2. Style the Thumbnail as an Icon

  • Replace the default Lightbox image with your desired smaller image or icon.
  • You can upload a smaller image or use a Webflow-hosted SVG/icon.
  • Adjust dimensions (e.g., width: 40px; height: auto) using the Style panel to make it appear as a small icon.
  • Duplicate the Lightbox element using Copy (CMD/CTRL+C) and Paste (CMD/CTRL+V).
  • For each duplicated Lightbox:
  • Set the same Lightbox Group Name in the Settings panel (e.g., gallery1). This links them.
  • Replace the image with different content for each item.

4. Hide the Extra Lightboxes (If Needed)

  • If you want only the small icon to be visible:
  • Keep all other Lightboxes set to Display: None, so only the trigger icon shows.
  • They’ll still appear in the Lightbox gallery because they share the same group.

5. Preview the Interaction

  • In Webflow’s Preview mode, clicking your small icon should trigger the lightbox gallery with all grouped images.

Summary

Yes, you can create a smaller image icon in Webflow that opens a Lightbox gallery containing multiple images. Use a styled Lightbox for the icon and link additional images via the same Lightbox group while optionally hiding their thumbnails.

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