Plugin

Images and Slideshow

Easy Image Overlay

Name: Easy Image Overlay
Brand: JoomlaX
Price: 9.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (211 reviews)

Image Overlay Plugin for Joomla

Zero B/C pluginRuns without the B/C plugin
Joomla 4, 5 & 6

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5.0See the reviews
v1.7.1· Updated 5 days ago
5.1K+downloads
PHP 8.1+

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Features

What can Easy Image Overlay do for you?

Nine feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.

Eye-Catching

Images With Text and Icon Overlays

Add text and icons over your images to grab attention. Show overlays on hover or keep them always visible.

Full Control

Style Every Overlay

Set background, text color, opacity, font size and padding to fit your brand. Size images in pixels, percent or screen units.

Clickable

Turn Images Into Links

Link images to your pages or other sites. Choose whether links open in a new tab or the same window.

Icons

Font Awesome Icons Built In

Use Joomla's built-in Font Awesome icons for cues and calls to action. Skip loading them if your template already does.

Easy Start

12 Ready-to-Copy Examples

Copy ready-made shortcodes right from the settings in one click. Covers galleries, links, overlays and custom styles.

Future-Proof

Built for Modern Joomla

Works with Joomla 4, 5 and 6 using modern asset loading. Built on modern PHP and Joomla best practices.

Fast Pages

Loads Only Where You Use It

Overlay files load only on pages that use them. Your other pages stay fast.

Secure

Built With Security in Mind

Every input is checked, from image paths to colors and text. File access is protected against path tricks.

Custom Styling

Add Your Own CSS

Add custom CSS right in the settings. Go beyond the defaults to match your design exactly.

Changelog

What's new

8 releases since version 1.1. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.

- Runs on Joomla 5 and 6 with the Behaviour Backward Compatibility plugins disabled
- The system plugin loads through the Joomla 5 service provider
- New shortcode attributes: overlayalign (top, center, bottom, left, right), overlayeffect (fade, slide-up, zoom-in), and overlayduration (e.g. 300ms, 0.5s)
- overlaypadding now applied to the caption; overlay="true" remains always-visible with correct opacity handling
- Front-end script rewritten in vanilla JavaScript; jQuery no longer loaded or required by this plugin
- Hover overlays honour overlayopacity (visibility animates to the configured tint, not full opacity)
- Slide-up animation wired via data-effect / data-duration; stronger motion and wrapper overflow: hidden for a clear slide
- Wrapper layout uses CSS Grid (inline-grid) instead of inline-block; adjacent shortcodes align with vertical-align: top
- Fixed Installation Issue
- Enhanced Security - comprehensive input sanitization for image paths, URLs, colors, sizes, and text content
- Full Joomla 4, 5 & 6 Compatibility with modern WebAssetManager integration
- Performance Optimization - assets only load when image overlay shortcodes are detected on the page
- Smart Tag Detection - early tag detection in onAfterDispatch ensures assets load before head compilation
- Shortcode Examples Tab - built-in shortcode examples with one-click copy functionality in plugin configuration
- Path Traversal Protection - advanced image path validation prevents directory traversal attacks
- Improved Plugin Parameters - better labels and detailed descriptions for all configuration options
- Modern PHP Code - type hints, return types, and PHP 8.0+ features throughout
- Better Error Handling - try-catch blocks for buffer access and graceful fallbacks
- Font Awesome Integration - uses Joomla's built-in Font Awesome with option to disable if already loaded
- Enhanced Sanitization Methods - dedicated methods for color, opacity, size, image path, and URL validation
- Static Variable Optimization - efficient tag detection using static flag to prevent unnecessary processing
- Updated Features Documentation - comprehensive features.json covering all latest capabilities
- Production Ready - clean code with no debugging artifacts, ready for production use
- Support Joomla 5 without Backward Compatiblity Plugin
- Modification to plugin parameters.
- Single file installation for both Joomla 3 and Joomla 4
- Removed option to load jQuery file in the body

Show 2 older releases

- Supports Joomla 4
- Integrated Joomla Update System

Docs & setup

Get up and running fast

Written guides for installing and configuring Easy Image Overlay, from first setup to the options that matter.

Installation stepsOne install zip for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, installed from System, Install, Extensions.
Configuration optionsThe settings in the guide, from first setup to the options that matter.
Practical usage tipsShort examples you can adapt to your site.

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Joomla 4 Joomla 5 Joomla 6

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6 months access with priority support & bug fixes. Perfect for short-term projects and growing businesses.

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Why JoomlaX

Built, maintained and supported by one team Every product sold on JoomlaX is developed, maintained and supported by Infyways, building Joomla solutions since 2010.
Ready for Joomla 4, 5 and 6 118 extensions support Joomla 5 and 6, and 114 support Joomla 4. Each product page lists the versions it works with.
One-click Joomla updates Regular updates and feature improvements for licensed customers, delivered straight to your Joomla admin.
Support from the developers Tickets go straight to the developers. First replies within 24 business hours.

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$249/ 6 months

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FAQ

Questions about Easy Image Overlay

Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.

What can I add to the image overlays?

You can add customizable text, icons from Font Awesome, links, and apply styling options like colors, opacity, and font sizes.

Is the Easy Image Overlay plugin mobile-friendly?

Yes! The overlays are fully responsive and adapt perfectly across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

Can I link overlays to custom URLs?

Absolutely. You can assign custom links to each overlay and choose whether they open in the same window or a new tab.

How do I insert overlays into my Joomla content?

You can use simple shortcodes to insert overlays within Joomla articles, custom modules, or anywhere content is accepted.

Does the plugin support SEO features?

Yes. You can add ALT text to images in overlays, improving both SEO performance and accessibility.

Can I style the overlays further beyond the default settings?

Yes. The plugin allows you to apply additional CSS via a class suffix, giving you full design flexibility.

Are there animation effects on hover?

Yes. Overlays can include hover effects like color changes, icon animations, and opacity transitions for enhanced interaction.

Can I control the opacity of the overlays?

Yes. You can easily adjust the overlay background opacity to suit your visual preferences.

Is the Easy Image Overlay plugin compatible with Joomla 4 and Joomla 5?

Yes, it is fully compatible with Joomla versions 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x.

Do I need coding knowledge to use the plugin?

No coding skills are required for standard usage. Advanced users can apply additional CSS if they wish to fine-tune the design.

Easy Image Overlay