How can I create a scrolling effect that changes the background image of a section in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create a scrolling effect that changes the background image of a section in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the section where you want to apply the scrolling effect. You can do this by clicking on the section in the Webflow Designer or by selecting it in the Navigator panel.

  2. In the Style panel, navigate to the background settings. You can access this by clicking on the paintbrush icon.

  3. Add the initial background image that you want to display before scrolling. You can either choose an image from your Webflow asset manager or upload a new one.

  4. Scroll down in the Style panel to the "Interactions" section. Click on the "+" button to add a new interaction.

  5. Select the trigger for the interaction. In this case, you'll want to choose the "Scroll" trigger. You can set the scroll trigger to activate at a specific scroll position or as the user scrolls past the section.

  6. Choose the action for the interaction. You'll want to select the "Affect different element" option. In the dropdown menu, choose the same section that you selected at the beginning.

  7. Select the property you want to affect. In this case, you want to change the background image, so choose the "Background Image" property.

  8. Click on the "+" button to add a keyframe to the interaction. A keyframe represents the state of the element at a specific point in the scroll.

  9. Set the background image you want to display when the user scrolls to this keyframe. You can choose a different image or upload a new one.

  10. You can add additional keyframes by clicking on the "+" button and repeat the process to create a smooth transition between images as the user scrolls.

  11. Adjust any other settings, such as easing, duration, or delay, to fine-tune the scrolling effect.

  12. Preview and test your scrolling effect in the Webflow Designer to ensure it works as intended.

By following these steps, you can create a scrolling effect that changes the background image of a section in Webflow. This can add visual interest and enhance the user experience on your website.

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