Artcore is a free, responsive Bootstrap-based HTML5 website template from Templatemo, built as a 12-page portfolio layout for photography and creative work.
What is Artcore?
Artcore is a free HTML CSS template by Templatemo, released in November 2014 as template 423 in their directory. It delivers a complete multi-page website with 12 HTML pages, including a homepage with a touch slider, a multi-column project page, and a blog with a masonry grid layout and multi-level comments. The template is built on the Bootstrap framework and follows HTML5 standards, making it a drop-in starting point for portfolio and photography sites. It is distributed as a ZIP download and can be edited freely for commercial or non-commercial use.
Key Features
- 12 HTML pages — a full multi-page site covering homepage, project, blog, and other interior pages, ready to link together.
- Touch slider homepage — the landing page includes an interactive slider that responds to touch gestures for mobile browsing.
- Multi-column project page — a portfolio/project index that arranges work in multiple columns for gallery-style presentation.
- Masonry blog grid — the blog index uses a masonry-style layout so posts of varying heights tile neatly; individual posts support multi-level comment threads.
- Responsive Bootstrap layout — built on the Bootstrap framework with responsive tags, so the design adapts to different screen widths.
- White and gray color scheme — the template uses a neutral white/gray palette, letting photographs and project images stand out.
- Free commercial use — can be downloaded, edited, and used on commercial or non-commercial sites without a license fee.
Who is it for?
Artcore is aimed at individuals and small teams who need a visual portfolio site quickly, without building pages from scratch.
- Photographers can use the homepage slider to feature key shots and the project page to display galleries in multiple columns.
- Creative freelancers and designers can repurpose the 12 pages to present case studies, an about page, and a contact section.
- Bloggers can use the masonry blog layout to publish visual-led posts and manage threaded discussions via multi-level comments.
What can you do with Artcore?
- Photographers: publish a portfolio with a touch-friendly homepage slider and a multi-column project gallery to showcase shot categories.
- Design studios: convert the project page into a case-study index and use the included blog for company news and insights.
- Personal sites: replace placeholder content with your own text and images to launch a personal homepage, about, and blog on a free template.
Pricing
Artcore is free to download and use. Templatemo does not charge for the template, and there are no premium tiers or paid add-ons; you are allowed to use it for both commercial and non-commercial websites.
FAQ
Is Artcore free?
Yes, Artcore is 100% free to download from Templatemo. You can use, edit, and deploy it on commercial or non-commercial sites without paying.
What does the Artcore template include?
It includes 12 HTML pages, a homepage with a touch slider, a multi-column project page, a masonry grid blog, and blog post pages with multi-level comment support. The ZIP download contains the HTML, CSS, and assets; a contact form PHP script is referenced separately.
Does Artcore work on mobile devices?
Yes, the template is tagged as responsive and built on Bootstrap, so its layout adapts to phones and tablets. The homepage slider also supports touch gestures, improving the mobile browsing experience.
Can I use Artcore for a commercial project?
Yes, Templatemo explicitly grants permission to download, edit, and use the template for commercial or non-commercial purposes. You don't need to credit Templatemo, though sharing the template is appreciated.
Alternatives
- Tooplate — another free HTML template directory linked from Templatemo, offering a separate collection of similar free layouts.
- Other Templatemo templates — such as Conquer (one-page scrolling), Rainbow (colorful one-page), and Roller (Bootstrap multi-section), which provide different design directions from the same provider.
