moo2zoom

Website: moo2zoom.m2z.co.uk
Free for commercial use
This software is created and maintained by m2z ltd

Moo2zoom uses the mootools javascript framework to create a gallery application. It is lightweight and easy to use. All of the layout is controlled from the HTML files, so there is no need to learn javascript to use it.

Moo2zoom does not leave the user viewing a blank square while the full size image is loaded, unlike many other gallery applications. Also, the banner text is displayed below the image, allowing the user to view the image in full. Other gallery applications place the banner text over the image, obscuring part of it.

The transition is started using the thumbnail, which is replaced during the transition as soon as it is available. The resulting pixelisation is not too noticeable as it is on a moving image. There is an option to pre-load all the images, although this will delay the initial page loading.