How Do I Make an Image Parallax in Webflow?

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Do you want to add a parallax effect to an image on your Webflow website? Parallax scrolling is a popular technique that creates an engaging visual experience by moving different elements at different speeds as you scroll down the page. In this tutorial, we will explore how to make an image parallax in Webflow.

What is Parallax Scrolling?

Parallax scrolling is a web design technique where the background images move slower than the foreground elements as you scroll, creating an illusion of depth and immersion. It adds a dynamic and interactive element to your website, making it visually appealing and captivating for your visitors.

Getting Started with Webflow

If you haven’t already, sign up for a free account on Webflow and create a new project. Once you’re in the Webflow Designer, follow these steps:

  1. Create a new section: Click on the “Add Section” button in the left-hand panel or press “S” on your keyboard to add a new section to your page.
  2. Add an image: Drag and drop an image element into the newly created section. You can choose an image from your computer or use one from the Webflow asset manager.
  3. Add a heading: Drag and drop a heading element below the image. This heading will serve as the main content of your section.

Making the Image Parallax

To make our image parallax, we’ll need to add some custom code in Webflow. Follow these steps:

  1. Add a custom attribute: Select the section containing your image, and in the right-hand panel, scroll down to the “Custom Attributes” section. Click on the “+” icon to add a new custom attribute.
  2. Name the attribute: Name the attribute “data-scroll” (without quotes).
  3. Set the value: Set the value of the attribute to “parallax” (without quotes). This value will determine how much parallax effect is applied to your image.

Your code should look like this:

<section data-scroll="parallax">
  <img src="your-image.jpg" alt="Your Image">
  <h3>Your Heading</h3>
</section>

That’s it! Now when you preview or publish your Webflow site, you’ll see that your image has a parallax effect as you scroll down.

Tweaking the Parallax Effect

If you want to fine-tune the parallax effect, you can adjust its intensity by changing the value of the “data-scroll” attribute. A higher value will create a stronger parallax effect, while a lower value will make it more subtle.

For example, if you want a stronger parallax effect, change the code to:

<section data-scroll="parallax-5">
  <img src="your-image.jpg" alt="Your Image">
  <h3>Your Heading</h3>
</section>

The above code will apply a stronger parallax effect with a factor of 5.

Conclusion

Adding a parallax effect to an image in Webflow is a great way to enhance the visual appeal of your website and create an engaging user experience. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you’ll be able to easily incorporate this trendy effect into your own web design projects.

Now that you know how to make an image parallax in Webflow, unleash your creativity and experiment with different images and intensity levels to achieve the desired visual impact!