=== IOANET CDN Gallery ===
Tags: gallery, cdn, lightbox, images, media
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Build responsive WordPress galleries from direct CDN image URLs or Media Library images, with captions and a full-screen lightbox.

== Description ==

IOANET CDN Gallery is a lightweight gallery plugin for WordPress sites that keep images on a CDN or other external image host.

Instead of importing every image into the WordPress Media Library, you can paste a direct public image URL, add a caption and alt text, and publish the gallery.

The free edition includes:

* Direct CDN and external image URLs
* WordPress Media Library images
* Mix CDN and Media Library images in the same gallery
* Native WordPress block editor support
* Responsive 1, 2, or 3 column layouts
* Optional full-width first image
* Caption overlays
* Full-screen lightbox
* Previous and next image controls
* Left and right arrow keyboard navigation
* Escape, close button, and background-click closing
* Mobile single-column layout
* Existing `[ioanet_gallery]` shortcode support

No account, tracking service, or external gallery platform is required.

= Pro edition =

IOANET CDN Gallery Pro adds Elementor support, four-column layouts, and custom desktop, featured, and mobile image heights.

Learn more at https://ioanet.com/ioanet-cdn-gallery/

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin through Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, or install it from the WordPress Plugin Directory.
2. Activate IOANET CDN Gallery.
3. Edit a post or page and click the block inserter (+).
4. Search for "IOANET CDN Gallery".
5. Select Media Library images and/or add direct CDN image URLs.
6. Add captions and alt text, then publish.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does an image have to be stored in the WordPress Media Library? =

No. If an image has a direct public URL, you can use that URL directly in the gallery.

= Can I mix CDN images and WordPress Media Library images? =

Yes. Both sources can be used in the same gallery.

= Does this work only with a specific CDN provider? =

No. The plugin is provider-neutral. It works with direct public image URLs from CDN and image-hosting services that allow the browser to load the image.

= Does the plugin copy external images into WordPress? =

No. External image URLs remain external and are loaded from their existing location.

= Is there a shortcode? =

Yes. Existing `[ioanet_gallery]` shortcodes remain supported.

Example:

`[ioanet_gallery columns="2" featured_first="yes"]`
`https://example.com/photo1.webp | First caption | First image alt text`
`https://example.com/photo2.webp | Second caption | Second image alt text`
`[/ioanet_gallery]`

= What is included in Pro? =

The Pro edition adds Elementor integration, four-column layouts, and custom desktop, featured, and mobile image height controls.

== Screenshots ==

1. IOANET CDN Gallery editor showing image and CDN controls.
2. Responsive CDN gallery with a featured full-width image.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* Improved free-edition gallery sizing with responsive aspect ratios instead of fixed pixel heights.
* Featured images use a responsive widescreen ratio and regular images use a consistent responsive grid ratio.

= 1.0.1 =
* Added clear shortcode examples for CDN URLs and Media Library attachment IDs.
* Added a direct Settings link on the Installed Plugins screen.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial WordPress.org edition.
* Direct CDN and Media Library image support.
* Native block editor integration.
* Responsive 1–3 column galleries.
* Featured first image option and caption overlays.
* Full-screen lightbox with previous/next and keyboard navigation.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.
