Introduction

There are heaps of image galleries out there but don't know which one is the best? I have searched through the Internet and I found these image galleries that come with a filmstrip (thumbnails). Most of the are pretty easy to implement, and if you want to create a custom jQuery script, no problems at all because some of them are presented in tutorials.

• Custom jQuery Image Gallery with jCarousel
  
  I created this tutorial last week, it's about create an image gallery from the robust jCarousel Plugin. If you want to create a custom image gallery, you will enjoy this post :)
• Image Gallery with Fancy Thumbnail Hover Effect
  
  This tutorial has been on the internet for quite a while, but somehow I think it's still worth to mention because of the hover effect.
• Pikachoose jQuery Image Gallery
  
  This is the version 3 of Pikachoose and proven more stable, less bugs and cross fading.
• Photo slider
  
  This photo slider comes with a preloader. Not only that, it's the thumbnail section that makes it special. Click on the link to check out the rolling effect.
• PictureSlides
  
  PictureSlides is a plugin for jQuery, and it is a highly customizable JavaScript-based way to easily turn your images into a collection viewable as a slideshow, and with fading effects, if desired.
• Galleria
  
  This is one of the popular image gallery around. However, it will be so much better if the thumbnail list is scrollable.
• GalleryView
  
  GalleryView aims to provide jQuery users with a flexible, attractive content gallery that is both easy to implement and a snap to customize. I like the thumbnail section, it has caption, carousel and an arrow, pretty much like the one I did in the tutorial but in horizontal.
• Full Screen Image Gallery
  
  This is a good full screen image gallery that scale the image in the backgroun. Unfortunately, it's not open to public, but it's a good inspiration if you want to create one.
• Ad Gallery
  
  A pretty nice gallery that has different transition to display the main image. Pretty standard, main display image with caption, thumbnails in carousel.
• jQuer Gallery Plugin
  
  A little bit different compare to the rest, the filmstrip is slide from the bottom of the main image. The thumbnail section is pretty impressive. Thumb up for this one.