Rettro is a free, open-source Bootstrap 4 HTML5 template for building multi-page photography portfolio websites, created by Colorlib and distributed through ThemeWagon.
What is Rettro?
Rettro is a free, open-source Bootstrap 4 HTML5 photography portfolio template distributed by ThemeWagon and created by Colorlib. It takes a standard static-site structure (9 HTML files, 1 PHP file, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript) and turns it into a fully responsive, retina-ready multi-page website with a bold hero header, photo grid, pricing table, and contact form. The template runs entirely in the browser with no backend required beyond the optional PHP contact-form handler and Ajax Mailchimp newsletter integration. It is version 1.0.0, first released six years ago and updated three months ago.
Key Features
- Bootstrap 4 + jQuery core — Built on Bootstrap 4 grid and components, with jQuery powering interactive elements; includes CSS3 preloader and SCSS source files for custom styling.
- Hero header and photo grid — Features a prominent hero header and a Masonry-powered photo grid for showcasing portfolio images with hover effects.
- Testimonial carousel and pricing table — Owl Carousel drives the testimonial slider, and the multi-page layout includes a pricing table section for service packages.
- Interactive navigation — Includes burger menu, drop-down menu, sticky top navigation bar, modal image view (Magnific-popup), and back-to-top button.
- Contact and subscription forms — Working contact form (PHP file), newsletter subscription via Ajax Mailchimp, comment form UI, and Google Maps embed for location display.
- Social media integration — Instagram feeds section and over 10 UI elements, with Font Awesome and Themify icon sets included.
- Cross-browser and fully responsive — Retina-ready and pixel-sharp on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Mobile, Opera, and Safari; supports all modern browsers.
- Extensive documentation — Comes with documentation, all demo images, font icons, CSS & SCSS files, JavaScript source files, and library/plugin files.
Who is it for?
- Professional photographers — Display a portfolio with a clean, minimal photo grid and lightbox-style modal image view.
- Amateur photographers and hobbyists — Launch a personal photography website quickly using the free multi-page template without coding knowledge.
- Photography studios — Use the pricing table, testimonial carousel, and contact form to present service packages and gather client inquiries.
- Creative freelancers — Adapt the template for general creative portfolios, adding Instagram feeds and newsletter signup to grow an audience.
What can you do with Rettro?
- Build a photo portfolio with a hero header, masonry grid, and modal image popups.
- Add a pricing page to list photography packages or service rates.
- Collect leads via the working contact form and newsletter subscription form.
- Showcase client testimonials with the Owl Carousel slider.
- Embed a Google Map so visitors can find your studio location.
FAQ
Is Rettro free to use?
Yes, Rettro is completely free. The license allows use in commercial projects, and the template receives lifetime free updates. It is open-source, so you can modify and customize it without restrictions.
What does Rettro include in the download?
The download includes 9 HTML files, 1 PHP file (for the contact form), documentation, all demo images, font icons, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript source files, and library/plugin files such as Bootstrap, jQuery, Owl Carousel, Magnific-popup, and Masonry.
Does Rettro have a blog section?
The template is multi-page and includes a photo grid, pricing table, and other UI elements, but the page doesn't explicitly mention a blog post layout. The multi-page structure supports adding separate pages for about, services, and contact.
Can I customize Rettro's design?
Yes, the template includes SCSS source files alongside compiled CSS, plus JavaScript source files and extensive documentation, so you can tweak colors, spacing, and behavior. All demo images are included, but you can replace them with your own photography.
