An overlay that shows an image or video enlarged and centered on a dimmed background, letting you view it up close without leaving the page.
Synonyms
- image overlay
Related terms
In plain words
- the pop-up that shows a photo bigger with a dark background
- the full-screen image viewer that dims the page
Usage example
Clicking a thumbnail opened the photo in a lightbox with the rest of the page dimmed behind it.
Don't confuse with…
- modalA modal is a general-purpose window for any content; a lightbox is a modal specialized for viewing images or media.
- carouselA carousel cycles through items inline on the page; a lightbox enlarges one item over a dimmed backdrop.
Categories
- Overlays & containers