Question 1

How do I change the close button image in Lightbox?

Accepted Answer

Override LightboxConfig.CloseButton.image with a custom UIImage, as shown in the README's configuration example. This allows full control over UI assets without modifying the source code.

Question 2

Does Lightbox support playing videos from local device storage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provide a file URL in the videoURL property of LightboxImage. By default, it uses AVPlayerViewController for playback, but you can customize handling via LightboxConfig.handleVideo.

Question 3

Lightbox vs SDWebImage – which is better for image loading in iOS?

Accepted Answer

Lightbox is a full media viewer with built-in caching via Imaginary, while SDWebImage is a standalone image loading library. Choose Lightbox if you need a complete viewer with slideshow features; use SDWebImage for custom image loading without the viewer overhead.

Question 4

How to handle errors when remote images fail to load in Lightbox?

Accepted Answer

Override LightboxConfig.loadImage to implement custom error handling, such as showing placeholder images. The default Imaginary-based loading includes caching but may require manual error management for edge cases.

Question 5

Can I use Lightbox in a SwiftUI project?

Accepted Answer

Lightbox is built with UIKit, so you'll need to wrap it in a UIViewControllerRepresentable for SwiftUI integration. The README doesn't provide specific guidance, adding complexity for modern SwiftUI apps.

Question 6

Is Lightbox still maintained and updated for newer iOS versions?

Accepted Answer

The README badges indicate Swift 4.0 support, which may be outdated. Check the GitHub repository for recent commits and issue activity to assess current maintenance, as it could lack compatibility with latest iOS APIs.

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