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Images and Slideshow

Backstretch

Background Image Animation Extension for Joomla.

5.0 3.2K+ downloads v2.4

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Works with

Joomla 4 Joomla 5 Joomla 6

What can Backstretch do for you?

Product features

Backstretch is a Joomla extension enabling stunning full-screen background image transitions with customizable animations, placements, and configurations.

Fade · Atmosphere · Impact

Full-Bleed Backgrounds

Fill the viewport
Stretch photos edge to edge behind your content for an immersive first impression.

Smooth crossfades
Control fade and hold times so the slideshow feels cinematic, not abrupt.

No template surgery
Publish a module or enable the plugin. Backstretch handles the background layer.

Your Image Workflow

Folder or Slides

Folder mode
Point to images/backstretch/ and every JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP is included.

Slide picker
Choose individual media manager images when you want a curated set.

Path list
The system plugin also accepts a comma-separated list of relative paths.

Page · Site · Both Available

Module or Plugin

Site module
Assign Backstretch to selected menu items for landing pages and campaigns.

System plugin
Enable once for a shared background across the whole site.

One package
Install pkg_backstretch_2.4.0.zip and choose the workflow that fits.

body · .class · #id

Flexible Targets

Whole page
Target body for a classic full-site backdrop.

Scoped containers
Aim at #wrapper, .hero, or a menu item class when only one section should animate.

Safe selectors
Version 2.4 sanitises targets before they reach the front end.

Sequence · Random · Fade

Order and Timing

Sort your way
Play A-Z, Z-A, or shuffle for a fresh look on every visit.

Millisecond control
Tune Fade Duration and Slide Duration to match brand pacing.

Campaign ready
Swap the folder or slide list when the season changes.

Services · Namespaces · WAM

Modern Joomla Stack

Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 architecture
Service providers, namespaced helpers, and Web Asset Manager scripts.

Cleaner loading
Uses Joomla jQuery and versioned Backstretch assets instead of ad-hoc head injection.

Language ready
English strings ship with the module, plugin, and package.

Portfolio · Agency · Landing

Built for Real Sites

Photography portfolios
Let the work fill the background while menus and copy stay readable.

Agency landing pages
Assign the module to a single campaign menu item.

Brand ambience
Keep a soft rotating backdrop behind long-form content.

Fill the viewport
Stretch photos edge to edge behind your content for an immersive first impression.

Smooth crossfades
Control fade and hold times so the slideshow feels cinematic, not abrupt.

No template surgery
Publish a module or enable the plugin. Backstretch handles the background layer.

Folder mode
Point to images/backstretch/ and every JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP is included.

Slide picker
Choose individual media manager images when you want a curated set.

Path list
The system plugin also accepts a comma-separated list of relative paths.

Site module
Assign Backstretch to selected menu items for landing pages and campaigns.

System plugin
Enable once for a shared background across the whole site.

One package
Install pkg_backstretch_2.4.0.zip and choose the workflow that fits.

Whole page
Target body for a classic full-site backdrop.

Scoped containers
Aim at #wrapper, .hero, or a menu item class when only one section should animate.

Safe selectors
Version 2.4 sanitises targets before they reach the front end.

Sort your way
Play A-Z, Z-A, or shuffle for a fresh look on every visit.

Millisecond control
Tune Fade Duration and Slide Duration to match brand pacing.

Campaign ready
Swap the folder or slide list when the season changes.

Joomla 4 / 5 / 6 architecture
Service providers, namespaced helpers, and Web Asset Manager scripts.

Cleaner loading
Uses Joomla jQuery and versioned Backstretch assets instead of ad-hoc head injection.

Language ready
English strings ship with the module, plugin, and package.

Photography portfolios
Let the work fill the background while menus and copy stay readable.

Agency landing pages
Assign the module to a single campaign menu item.

Brand ambience
Keep a soft rotating backdrop behind long-form content.

Docs & setup

Get up and running fast

Written guides for installing and configuring Backstretch — from first setup to the options that matter.

Installation steps
Configuration options
Practical usage tips

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Compatible with

Joomla 4 Joomla 5 Joomla 6

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What our users say

Customer testimonials

What an excellent support service. My issue was fixed within minutes. Absolute professional!

Manfred Schönrock Joomla Extension Directory

Looked cool on my site with the demo template. Initially didn’t work with a new Artisteer template but was quickly fixed by the support team. Great experience!

Rens Verschuur Joomla Extension Directory

One word for this extension... WOW! Excellent support. I had a jQuery problem and they fixed it within a few hours. Highly recommend!

wudry wudryson Joomla Extension Directory

Installed Backstretch to create a fullscreen background and it worked flawlessly. Clean, lightweight, and extremely easy to configure. A must-have for minimalistic designs!

Sarah Lindstrom JoomlaX

Exactly what I needed for my photography portfolio. The transition effects are smooth and the setup took less than 10 minutes. Great extension!

Akira Tanaka JoomlaX

Simple yet powerful! Backstretch gives a polished look to my homepage without any performance issues. Support answered a small query within a day. Highly recommended!

Linda Romero JoomlaX

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