How can I implement the multi-image field for a CMS item in Webflow for a custom home-builder website?
TL;DR
- Add a multi-image field to your CMS Collection and upload images per item.
- On the Collection Template Page, insert a Collection List linked to the multi-image field, and use Image or Lightbox elements to display the images.
- Style as needed, assign a shared Gallery ID for Lightbox functionality, then publish and test.
To display a multi-image field for a CMS item in Webflow (e.g., showcasing a custom home project with multiple photos), you need to use a Collection List inside the CMS Template Page or an Element bound to the Collection. Here's how to implement it properly.
1. Set Up a Multi-Image Field in CMS
- Go to CMS Collections from the Webflow Designer.
- Select your Home Projects Collection (or similar).
- Click Add Field, then choose Multi-Image.
- Name it (e.g., "Project Gallery") and Save Field.
- Publish your changes after updating the Collection.
2. Upload Images to the Multi-Image Field
- Go to the Webflow Editor or CMS panel.
- Open an item in your collection (e.g., "Modern Lake House").
- Upload multiple images to the Project Gallery field.
- Save the item.
3. Add a Collection List to Display the Images
- Navigate to the Template Page for your collection, such as Home Projects Template Page.
- Drag a Collection List onto your page (e.g., into a section labeled “Gallery”).
- In the settings for the Collection List, choose Get images from Project Gallery (your multi-image field).
- Webflow will connect this Collection List to just the images in this multi-image field.
4. Design the Image Display
- Inside the Collection List, drag in an Image element.
- It automatically connects to the current image from the multi-image field.
- Style the image as needed: e.g., add padding, border radius, or use a grid or flexbox layout.
- Optionally, add Lightbox functionality by dragging in a Lightbox component inside the Collection List instead of a basic image.
5. Optional: Make a Lightbox Gallery
- Instead of using the Image element, use Lightbox or Lightbox Link.
- Connect the image source to the multi-image field.
- Make sure all lightboxes in the same Collection List share the same Gallery ID so the modal navigates between them.
6. Publish and Test
- Publish your site.
- Navigate to a CMS item (e.g., a Home Project page) and confirm the gallery displays and interacts correctly (especially for lightbox functionality).
Summary
To implement a multi-image gallery for a CMS item in Webflow, add a multi-image field to your collection, use a Collection List bound to that field on the template page, and use either Image or Lightbox elements to display the images. Make sure to upload images per item and publish the updates.