Parallax effects can add depth, perspective, and visual interest to web pages. Using CSS and JavaScript, we can create parallax cards that seem to move and shift as you scroll the page. In this post, I’ll showcase 8 CSS parallax cards that use 3D transforms and animations to create unique depth and motion effects.
From simple cards that tilt on hover to more advanced designs with animated shadows and scrolling backgrounds, these snippets demonstrate creative ways to implement parallax with CSS. The cards work by layering multiple div elements, applying 3D transforms like rotateX and perspective, and animating the position, scale, and opacity of elements. Smooth parallax motion is achieved by tying the animations to the scroll position.
Parallax Card CSS
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Description
This snippet creates a tilt effect for a card but uses CSS 3D transforms instead of JavaScript. As the mouse moves, the card rotates in 3D space based on the cursor position. A glossy overlay shines a subtle gradient that aligns with the tilt angle.
The key .card element is transformed in 3D with perspective and rotateX/Y properties. The .card__gloss overlay creates the shine effect by generating a CSS background gradient aligned to the mouse angle.
CSS Parallax 3D Card
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Description
This snippet implements a stylish parallax card effect for a set of character profile cards. As the user hovers over each card, it tilts and shifts perspective in 3D space, creating an illusion of depth and visual interest. The card images have a moody, artistic vibe that fits the theme. The large stylized text overlays provide bold legibility. Overall, these parallax hover animations make the cards feel more immersive and dynamic. The designs showcase how subtle 3D effects can increase user engagement.
Pokemon Card Holo Effect
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Parallax Flipping Card
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3D Parallax Card View
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CSS 3D Card With Flip Animation
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Pure CSS Parallax Card With Shadow Effect
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CSS Parallax Cards with Tilt Effect
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Overview
This snippet implements a tilt effect for cards using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. When hovering over a card, it tilts in a parallax motion based on the mouse position. This creates an illusion of depth and interactivity.
The key elements are the .container divs that hold the card content. They have a transform property in CSS that rotates them on the X and Y axis based on custom variables. In JavaScript, the mouse position is tracked and used to update these custom variable values, triggering the smooth tilt animation.