What is the best way to create a drop shadow effect behind an image that changes position on hover in Webflow, while ensuring it is responsive and both the image and shadow resize together?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a drop shadow effect behind an image that changes position on hover in Webflow while ensuring it is responsive, you can follow these steps:

  1. Add an Image element to your page by dragging it from the Elements panel onto the canvas.
  2. Give the Image element a class name by selecting it and going to the Styles panel on the right-hand side. Click on the "+" icon next to "Class" and enter a class name (e.g., "image-with-shadow").
  3. With the Image element selected, go to the Effects panel on the right-hand side and click on the "+" icon next to "Filters." Choose "Shadow" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Adjust the shadow properties to your liking. This includes settings for color, blur, spread, and position. To create a drop shadow effect, you'll typically want a darker color, moderate blur, and zero spread. For position, set the horizontal and vertical values to control the direction of the shadow.
  5. To make the shadow effect change position on hover, select the Image element and go to the Interactions panel on the right-hand side. Click on the "+" icon next to "Triggers" and choose "Hover" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Click on the "+" icon next to "Actions" and choose "Move" from the dropdown menu. Adjust the values to define the new position of the Image element on hover. This will automatically apply to the drop shadow as well.
  7. To ensure the image and shadow resize together, select the Image element and go to the Styles panel on the right-hand side. Under "Image", choose a sizing option that best fits your needs, such as "Contain" or "Cover". This will make the image responsive and resize proportionally when the viewport size changes.

By following these steps, you can create a drop shadow effect behind an image that changes position on hover in Webflow while ensuring it is responsive. This adds an engaging visual element to your web design and enhances user interaction.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I adjust the opacity of the drop shadow in Webflow?
  2. Can I apply multiple drop shadows to an image in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to change the color of the drop shadow on hover in Webflow?