prettyPhoto

prettyPhoto is a jQuery lightbox plugin for displaying images, videos, YouTube content, iFrames, and inline HTML in an overlay. It creates an elegant modal window with smooth animations, customizable themes, and social sharing capabilities. The plugin supports image galleries with keyboard navigation, slideshow functionality, and deep linking to specific items. prettyPhoto can display various content types including photos, videos from multiple platforms, Flash content, and AJAX-loaded HTML. It offers multiple built-in themes and extensive customization options for appearance and behavior. The plugin automatically resizes content to fit the viewport and provides a mobile-friendly viewing experience. While newer alternatives exist, prettyPhoto remains in use on many websites for its simplicity and feature set.