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How to Create an Image Accordion

Display your visuals in an engaging, interactive accordion format. It is a great way to showcase portfolios, team members, or gallery highlights in a structured and space-saving layout that captures user attention.

Steps to Create an Image Accordion:

  • Select Content Type: Choose the Image content source to begin building a visually-driven accordion.
  • Add Accordion Items. Enter a Title and Description for your item, then click Upload Image to add your featured visual. You can also add a Custom URL to make the item clickable.
  • Choose Layout Preset. Navigate to Accordion Settings and select your preferred orientation: Horizontal or Vertical.

Configure Interaction: Set the Space Between (px) to define margins and select an Activator Event (Click, Mouse Over, or AutoPlay) to determine how the accordion responds to users.

Customize Image Settings:

Go to the Image Settings tab to set the Maximum Height for Desktop and Mobile.

  • Adjust the Expand Image Size (%) and choose Solid or Gradient overlays for both expanded and collapsed states.
  • In Display Settings, you can toggle the Section Title, customize Item Borders, and enable Animation Effects.
  • Select an Animation Style (like fadeIn) and set the Transition Time in milliseconds.
  • Fine-tune the look by setting the Description Color, Background Color, and Padding. You can also enable Line Breaks or use a Read More button for longer content.

Publish the Image Accordion:

After configuring your Image Accordion:

  • Click Publish or Update.
  • Copy the generated Shortcode (e.g., [sp_easyaccordion id=”537″]).
  • Paste the shortcode into any page, post, or widget area where you want the visual accordion to appear.

Your images will now be displayed as a fully functional, interactive Image Accordion on the frontend.

Updated on March 3, 2026