Gridbox 3. Media Editors and TinyMCE
Gridbox 3.0 isn’t just about a fresh look — it’s about rethinking every detail. We continue decluttering, organizing, and refining every part of the Joomla website builder Gridbox to make it more intuitive than ever. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the redesigned Media Manager, Photo Editor, and our move from CKE to the Joomla native TinyMCE editor.
Fewer clicks. Fewer dependencies. More enjoyment from work!
Media Manager
Gridbox 3.0 continues to clean up the mess – now it's the Media Manager's turn. We’ve rethought every interface detail so you can stay focused on what matters.
Automatic Resize
The first thing you’ll notice is that the Resize icon is gone. Now, the Media Manager automatically adjusts to 80% of your screen height, making it easier for you to work. No clicks needed.
Just compare the Media Manager in the upcoming Gridbox 3 with the one in Gridbox 2.x in the video below, the difference speaks for itself. The convenience is obvious!
New Toolbar
The toolbar has been completely redesigned. We have changed the toolbar icons and updated the search. The entire Media Manager interface is now fully aligned with the native Gridbox 3.0 design.
Breadcrumbs Are Gone
Say goodbye to breadcrumbs at the top of the panel. We’ve added a root folder instead. The folder tree is now your primary navigation tool. Cleaner UI, more intuitive navigation.
File Moving
What about moving files? Drag and drop is gone, no more accidental misplacements. Instead, use Move To. It’s more stable, safer, and honestly, just more convenient.
Photo Editor
The Photo Editor didn’t just get an update — it got a glow-up. Formerly dark and moody, it’s now light, minimal, and fully in sync with the Gridbox 3.0 aesthetic. Easier on the eyes, smoother to use.
More Screen for Your Image
Images now resize to fill the screen height, so you can see more and edit more comfortably.
Everything in Its Place
Every detail in Gridbox Photo Editor has been fine-tuned: clean fields, neat inputs, redesigned buttons. Even text alignment and spacing have been polished.
Reset Relocated
The Reset button is no longer hidden. It’s now in the top panel and accessible from any tab inside the Photo Editor. Want to undo changes? Not happy with the result? Just click Reset — always within reach.
New Crop and Aspect Ratio
The Crop option is now cleaner and simpler. Aspect Ratio is now configured via the separate dropdown. More flexibility, fewer clicks.
Rotate — As Simple As It Gets
Rotate options are still here, just more intuitive and visually clean. No more tooltips, just click and go!
Redesigned Saving
And finally, saving images. Previously, you had to change something, click Apply, Save, then choose copy or overwrite. Now everything is simpler, the Save button is always active. After clicking, a modal window opens. Want a copy? Enter a new name. Want to overwrite? Just confirm. Perfect! Especially if you just want to convert the image to WebP.
Filters Removed
Filters and Effects are gone. Yes, they used to add a wow effect, but they required extra libraries and often didn’t match real-world images. We are moving towards lightness and independence. But don’t worry, Adjust is still there for fine-tuning images.
TinyMCE
We talked about it on social media, now here are the details: CKEditor is out, TinyMCE is in! Welcome the official Joomla editor, now seamlessly integrated into Gridbox.
Why does this matter? Because we truly listen to the Balbooa Community. Your suggestion hit the mark, and it was so spot-on that our team didn’t even debate. We just did it.
What TinyMCE brings to Gridbox:
- More powerful content editing
- Native Joomla integration (no extra dependencies)
- Less third-party code in Gridbox, more performance
And here’s more good news: TinyMCE is no longer limited to the admin panel. It’s now available inside the Gridbox Editor as well! We’re cutting out extra libraries and helping you save time and money by avoiding external extensions.
Built for You. With You
Gridbox 3.0 — less chaos, more fun. We’re not just refreshing the interface. We’re removing the unnecessary and adding what’s missing, so you can focus on what truly matters: building awesome websites. The improved Media Manager, the reimagined Photo Editor, and the integration of TinyMCE are one more step toward making Gridbox powerful, yet a joy to use.
We continue to simplify, improve, and move forward. And as always — with you, for you ❤️