Is it possible to create a before/after slider in Webflow for comparing images, such as a van before and after a paint job, without extensive coding experience?
Published on
September 22, 2023
Yes, it is possible to create a before/after image slider in Webflow without extensive coding experience. Webflow provides a powerful and user-friendly visual editor that allows you to build interactive elements without writing code. Here's how you can create a before/after image slider:
- Start by creating a new project in Webflow or open an existing project.
- Once you're in the Designer view, add a new section to your page where you want the image slider to appear.
- Within the section, add two image elements side by side. One image will represent the "before" state, and the other will represent the "after" state.
- Go to the Style panel and make sure both images have the same dimensions.
- Select both images and apply the "position: absolute" style setting. This will allow us to overlay one image on top of the other.
- Set the "z-index" of the "after" image to a higher value (e.g., 2) than the "before" image (e.g., 1).
- Adjust the "left" or "right" position of both images as needed to align them perfectly.
- Add a div element on top of the images. This div will act as a handle for users to slide horizontally.
- Go to the Style panel and give the div a background color and adjust its dimensions to look like a handle.
- Set the position of the handle to "relative" and adjust its "left" or "right" position to align it with the "before" and "after" images.
- Add an interaction to the handle element. Select the handle, go to the Interactions panel, and choose "While scrolling in view" as the trigger for the interaction.
- Under the Actions section, choose "Move" and select the "after" image as the target. Set the duration and easing as desired.
- Test the interaction by previewing the page.
By following these steps, you can create a before/after image slider in Webflow without having to write code. This allows you to easily compare images, such as a van before and after a paint job, and enhance the visual experience of your website.
Additional Questions:
- Can I customize the appearance of the handle in the before/after image slider?
- Will the before/after image slider work on mobile devices?
- Is it possible to add text or captions to the before/after image slider?