Polaroid Layout

The Polaroid layout in Robo Gallery allows you to display images in a classic photo-style frame with additional textual and interactive elements. This layout exists in two different implementations, depending on the gallery version and type.

Robo Gallery supports two Polaroid modes:

• Classic Polaroid (Gallery v3 and earlier)
• Fusion Polaroid (Gallery v5 – Fusion Grid)

Each mode offers a different level of flexibility and functionality.

Classic Polaroid (Gallery v3)#

The classic Polaroid layout is available in gallery versions up to v3 and can also be selected directly as a gallery type.

Key characteristics#

• Text panel is displayed only at the bottom of the image
• Supports one text source
• Simple and lightweight implementation

Available text sources#

You can choose one of the following image fields:

• Title
• Caption
• Description

This text is shown below the thumbnail as part of the Polaroid frame.

When to use Classic Polaroid#

• You need a simple Polaroid-style gallery
• Backward compatibility with older galleries
• Minimal configuration and clean presentation

When selecting Polaroid as a gallery type in the gallery creation dialog, the classic Polaroid layout will be used.

Fusion Polaroid (Gallery v5)#

Fusion Polaroid is part of the Fusion Grid (v5) and represents a next-generation Polaroid layout with extended customization and modern UI elements.

How to enable#

• Select Fusion Grid (v5) as the gallery type
• Enable Polaroid mode in the Fusion Grid settings

Fusion Polaroid Features#

Panel positioning#

The Polaroid panel can be displayed in multiple positions:

• Bottom
• Top
• Left
• Right

This allows you to adapt the layout to different designs and screen sizes.

Multiple text elements#

Unlike the classic version, Fusion Polaroid supports two independent text fields:

• Title source
• Description source

Each field can be mapped independently to:

• Title
• Caption
• Description

Interactive elements#

Fusion Polaroid panels can include:

• Zoom icon
• External link icon
• Social share icons

These elements improve usability and interaction directly from the gallery view.

Styling options#

You can customize:

• Panel background color
• Text color
• Text alignment
• Panel position relative to the image

Classic vs Fusion Polaroid – Comparison#

Choosing the Right Polaroid Mode#

• Use Classic Polaroid if you want a simple, traditional Polaroid look with minimal setup.
• Use Fusion Polaroid if you need advanced layout control, interactive elements, and modern responsive behavior.

Both modes are fully responsive and compatible with mobile devices, but Fusion Polaroid provides enhanced responsiveness and better adaptation to modern screens.

Notes#

• Existing galleries created in older versions will continue to use the classic Polaroid layout.
• Fusion Polaroid is available only when using Fusion Grid (v5).
• You can switch gallery types at any time using the Change gallery type button.