Creating a Parallax in Webflow
Parallax scrolling is a popular design technique that adds depth and dimension to a website. It involves the background image moving at a slower rate than the foreground, creating an immersive and dynamic user experience. In this tutorial, we will explore how you can create a parallax effect in Webflow.
Step 1: Setting up the structure
To begin, let’s create a new project in Webflow. Once you’re on the Designer page, start by structuring your website’s layout. You can use
tags to define the main sections of your page.
Example:
“`html
About
Services
Contact
“`
Step 2: Adding background images
Next, let’s add background images to each section. To achieve the parallax effect, we’ll use different layers of background images that move at varying speeds.
To add a background image to a section, select the section and navigate to the Style tab on the right-hand side panel. Under Background Image, click on ‘+ Add Image’ and choose an image from your computer or from Webflow’s asset library.
Note: It’s important to use high-resolution images for better visual quality.
Step 3: Adjusting background settings
Once you’ve added the background image, you can further customize its display settings to achieve the desired parallax effect. In this example, we’ll adjust the position and size of each image layer.
Select the section with the background image and go to its Style tab. Scroll down until you find ‘Background’ settings. Here you can adjust properties like position, size, and attachment.
To create a parallax effect, change the ‘Position’ property from ‘Static’ to ‘Fixed’. This will make the background image stay fixed as the rest of the content scrolls.
Example:
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Step 4: Adding content
Now that you’ve set up the parallax effect, it’s time to add content to your sections. Use
tags to write paragraphs and
tags for subheadings within each section.
Example:
“`html
About
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum id lectus auctor, sagittis velit nec, iaculis mauris.
Our Mission
Nunc lobortis lorem sit amet sapien aliquet convallis. Mauris rhoncus quam quis pellentesque viverra.
Services
Morbi in ipsum ante. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas.
Web Design
Duis dapibus tellus vitae dui ullamcorper feugiat. Nulla facilisi.
Contact
Duis eget consequat orci, sed imperdiet eros. Quisque pharetra vestibulum risus at luctus.
“`
Step 5: Publish and test
After adding content and fine-tuning the parallax effect for each section, it’s time to publish your website and test it in action. Click on the Publish button in the top right corner of the Webflow Designer to make your site live.
Preview your website in the browser and scroll through the sections to experience the parallax effect you’ve created.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve successfully learned how to create a parallax effect in Webflow.
By adding background images and adjusting their settings, you can create visually engaging and immersive websites that captivate your audience. Experiment with different images, speeds, and content to take your parallax designs to the next level.