Version Comparison (v3 vs v5)

Robo Gallery has evolved over the years. Version 5 brings a new engine, redesigned interface, and a modern approach to gallery creation — while keeping full support for version 3 galleries.

Here’s a detailed comparison to help you understand the difference between v3 and v5.

🔍 Summary#

✅ Key Improvements in Version 5#

• Fusion Grid Engine: A brand-new layout system supporting horizontal masonry, vertical masonry, and justified layouts.
• Visual UI: Cleaner gallery editor interface, better structure, modern UX.
• Better Responsiveness: Fully responsive galleries that adapt smoothly to all devices.
• Performance Optimizations: Built-in lazy loading, smart thumbnail generation, and faster rendering.
• Expanded Hover Library: Dozens of hover effect templates with dynamic styling.
• Gallery Filtering & Search: Category/tag filters and keyword search across galleries (PRO).
• Smart Media Manager: Upload, tag, link and sort images/videos — all within the gallery editor.

⚙️ Backward Compatibility#

• All v3 galleries still work perfectly after updating to v5.
• You can mix v3 and v5 galleries on the same site.
• And you can convert any v3 gallery to v5 with the Change Gallery Type option.

💡 Recommendation#

If you’re starting a new project, we recommend using the v5 layout system. It offers more flexibility, better styling, and future-proof updates.

Still using v3 galleries? No problem! Keep them as-is, or gradually convert to v5 when you’re ready.

🔗 Related#

• Upgrade Guide →
• Create Your First Gallery →
• Explore Gallery Types →