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Shape Shifting Images

ImagesJavaScriptWorks with Squarespace 7.1, Requires Core/Business Plan or Higher, Uses Code InjectionFree

The original library, featuring hundreds of free copy-and-paste plugins for Squarespace. These legacy plugins are preserved as they were originally released and are available as-is. For no-code plugins with visual editing and live previews, explore the current plugin library.

Overview

Add a shape-shifting animation to Squarespace image blocks.

Plugin Delivery

Free Plugin

This is a free plugin from the original Ghost Plugins library. Copy the code below and paste it into your Squarespace site. No purchase or account needed.

Squarespace Compatibility & Requirements

Compatibility notes preserved from the original release.

Works with Squarespace 7.1, Requires Core/Business Plan or Higher, Uses Code InjectionSupported
Custom CSSRequired

Customizable Options

  • Plugin Notes
  • - Only compatible with image blocks set to inline layout (if using Classic Editor). - You are not able to adjust the shifting speed or shape. - If the image is replaced, you must add + again to the image block. - It’s recommended to keep the original crop of the image and not apply a shape option.
  • Troubleshooting (Plugin Not Working)
  • - The + sign has been added to the image’s alt text box. - Only compatible with image blocks and will not work with other images and galleries.

Install

Legacy plugins install by hand, there is no Plugin Studio build for this one.

  1. 1Copy the code from the Code Documentation section below.
  2. 2In Squarespace, open Website, Pages, Website Tools, Custom CSS for CSS, or Settings, Advanced, Code Injection for HTML and JavaScript.
  3. 3Paste the code, save, then refresh your site to see the plugin running.

Code Documentation

1. Add this code to Header Code Injection Code 1.

2. Add this code to Footer Code Injection Code 2.

3. Add an Image Block Add an image block to any page, upload an image, and apply these settings. - Layout: Inline (applies only to Classic Editor) - Design: Fill (Required) ⚠️ Important: Add a + (plus sign) to the image block’s image alt text box.

FAQ

Answers to common questions about setup, customization, and troubleshooting.

Is this plugin free?

Yes. Legacy plugins are free to use on any site, no account or purchase needed.

Will it work on my Squarespace version?

Legacy plugins were built for the version noted in Squarespace Compatibility & Requirements and are provided as-is. Newer platform changes may require small tweaks.

Can I customize it?

Yes. Edit the values in Script Settings or override the selectors listed under Classes and Styling in your Custom CSS.

Do you support legacy plugins?

Legacy plugins are no longer updated. For maintained plugins with Plugin Studio and ongoing support, browse the current plugin library.

Changelog

A history of updates released for this plugin.

Original release

Archived exactly as it shipped in the original plugin library. No further updates are planned for legacy plugins.

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