Enable easy image downloads with Lightbox Studio

Making images downloadable from your Squarespace website has never been easier! With Lightbox Studio, you can now offer visitors the ability to download high-resolution images directly from the Squarespace lightbox—perfect for mobile and desktop users alike.

Why It Matters

Whether it's a stunning wallpaper, an inspiring portfolio piece, or a sharable comic page, your visitors deserve seamless access to download your content. Lightbox Studio’s download button is designed to give them that experience in just one click.

Key highlights of the Download Feature

1. One-Click Access
   The intuitive download button appears directly in the lightbox’s toolbar. No more right-clicking or struggling with hold-to-save gestures—just one click, and the highest-resolution variant is saved.

2. Mobile-Friendly Functionality
   Visitors using their phones—whether iOS or Android—can easily download images with a single tap. The download feature integrates seamlessly with mobile devices, removing the hassle of navigating overlays or popups.

3. Customizable Toolbar
   Lightbox Studio lets you decide when and how the download button appears.

4. Flexible Layouts
   Even if you’re using the Classic layout of the lightbox, the download button is available, ensuring this feature works across various designs and preferences.

Example of Download button

Here are a few examples of websites that have successfully implemented the download button in their Lightbox gallery:

Lightbox download button - Source: darylbehrens.com

Lightbox download button - Source: jonathanbogart.net

How to enable the Download button

This process assumes you already purchased and activating Lightbox Studio on your site

1. Activate the Download: Navigate to the Lightbox Studio settings and toggle the option “Enable Download button“ ON.

2. Switch to tab CODE and copy the generated snippet and replace the Lightbox Studio snippet in your footer

3. Test It on Mobile: Visit your site on a mobile device to ensure everything works smoothly.

Want to try it on your site? Follow this tutorial to preview Lightbox Studio download feature on your site before buying.

Pro Tip: Engage Your Audience

Encourage visitors to save and share your images! Whether it’s an art portfolio or a comic series, the download feature bridges the gap between showcasing and sharing your content effortlessly.

Bring convenience to your website with Lightbox Studio’s download button, now optimized for mobile and desktop users. Try it today!