diff --git a/templates/gallery.html b/templates/gallery.html
index 148379f..0952b06 100644
--- a/templates/gallery.html
+++ b/templates/gallery.html
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@
 
     <script>
         const gallery = document.getElementById('gallery');
-        const batchSize = 6; // images to load per batch
+        const batchSize = 9; // images to load per batch
         let loadedCount = 0;
         let currentIndex = 0;
         const detailsCache = {}; // Cache for image details