HTML Captions
FooGallery HTML captions let links and other simple HTML appear as part of an image caption.
Add HTML directly to image captions.
Use anchor links in captions as shown by the live demo.
Works as a caption capability without requiring the page to become a PRO upsell.
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Live demo
See HTML Captions
Use the demo below to see how HTML Captions behaves in a real FooGallery layout.
Interact with the gallery above to evaluate the layout, browsing flow, and lightbox behavior.
Who this is for?
For captions that need more than plain text.
Use HTML captions when gallery captions should include links, formatting, or richer context for each image.
- PublishersAdd source links, references, or supporting context directly inside captions.
- Product teamsPoint visitors from gallery images to related pages, offers, or details.
- Portfolio sitesUse captions to connect images with credits, project notes, or external work samples.
Availability
FooGallery Free includes this feature.
This feature is available in FooGallery Free, and every paid plan includes it too.
Included
Free
FooGallery Free includes this feature.
Also included
PRO Starter
PRO Starter includes all Free features.
Also included
PRO Expert
PRO Expert includes all PRO Starter features.
Also included
PRO Commerce
PRO Commerce includes all PRO Expert features.
Ready for the next step?
Read through the relevant documentation or download to immediately get started
Upgrade path
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about HTML Captions.
FooGallery HTML captions let links and other simple HTML appear as part of an image caption. Add HTML directly to image captions for each attachment.
Please note that not all HTML is allowed and sometimes, certain HTML is stripped in order to stay secure.
Yes, you just need to add them using something like <a href="mysite.com">cool link</a>
Yes, you can use them in all versions of FooGallery including free.
HTML captions works by including the HTML from attachment metadata into gallery captions.
Custom captions allows you to create “smart captions” that insert post meta into caption templates that you define.
You can see a demo of advanced custom captions and also check out the docs.
Start free
Build this gallery with FooGallery Free
HTML Captions is available in FooGallery Free. Install the plugin when the demo matches your site, then upgrade when you need more advanced controls.