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Image Overlay
Image Overlay Addon For Elementor is a WordPress plugin that adds styled overlay effects to background images inside the Elementor page builder. It comes with a set of preset designs you can apply and adjust without writing code.
- Version
- 1.4
- Released
- Aug 26, 2026
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Elementor
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Image Overlay 1.4
Version 1.4 · Aug 26, 2026
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What it does
Adding a polished overlay to an image in Elementor usually means stacking layers, tweaking colors and fiddling with positioning until it looks right. This plugin gives you ready-made overlay designs instead. You pick one of the 31 presets, apply it to a background image, and then adjust the image and size settings to match your layout. It suits photo galleries, portfolios, blog posts and any section where you want an image to frame or highlight content.
The addon works inside Elementor, so it fits into the editing workflow you already use, and it is meant to work with any WordPress theme built on Elementor. The overlays are responsive, so they adapt to different screen sizes. The code is W3C validated, and a translation POT file is included if you need to localize the plugin's text for a site in another language.
Best for
- Photographers and creatives building portfolio sites in Elementor
- Bloggers who want styled images in their posts
- Designers adding image effects to client sites without code
Features
31 preset overlay designs
Choose from 31 ready-made overlay designs and apply them to background images to add frames, depth or emphasis without building the effect by hand.
Image and size controls
Adjust the image and size settings of each overlay so it fits the style and dimensions of the section you are working on.
No coding required
The overlays are set up through an interface inside Elementor, so beginners and experienced designers can apply them without touching any code.
Responsive overlays
Overlay effects are built to be responsive, so images keep their look across desktop, tablet and mobile screen sizes.
Works across Elementor themes
The addon is designed to work with any WordPress theme built on Elementor, so you can use it without switching themes.
W3C validated code
The plugin is written with clean code that is W3C validated, aimed at reliable behavior across modern browsers.
Translation POT file
A POT file is included so you can translate the plugin's text and use it on sites in languages other than English.
Questions about Image Overlay
Do I need Elementor to use this plugin?
Yes. Image Overlay is an addon built specifically for the Elementor page builder, so Elementor needs to be active on your site. The overlay designs are applied to images from within the Elementor editing workflow.
How many overlay designs are included?
The plugin includes 31 preset overlay designs. You can apply any of them to a background image and then adjust the image and size options to suit your layout.
Will it work with my current theme?
The addon is designed to work with any WordPress theme built on Elementor. If your site already uses Elementor for its pages, you can add overlays without changing your theme.
Can I use it on a site that is not in English?
Yes. The plugin ships with a translation POT file, which lets you translate its text into other languages for a localized or multilingual site.
Is Image Overlay free?
The code of Image Overlay is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Image Overlay is this?
Version 1.4, released Aug 26, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Image Overlay?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Image Overlay automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Image Overlay need?
Image Overlay needs Elementor installed and active.
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