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:

  1. Start by creating a new project in Webflow or open an existing project.
  2. Once you're in the Designer view, add a new section to your page where you want the image slider to appear.
  3. 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.
  4. Go to the Style panel and make sure both images have the same dimensions.
  5. Select both images and apply the "position: absolute" style setting. This will allow us to overlay one image on top of the other.
  6. Set the "z-index" of the "after" image to a higher value (e.g., 2) than the "before" image (e.g., 1).
  7. Adjust the "left" or "right" position of both images as needed to align them perfectly.
  8. Add a div element on top of the images. This div will act as a handle for users to slide horizontally.
  9. Go to the Style panel and give the div a background color and adjust its dimensions to look like a handle.
  10. Set the position of the handle to "relative" and adjust its "left" or "right" position to align it with the "before" and "after" images.
  11. 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.
  12. Under the Actions section, choose "Move" and select the "after" image as the target. Set the duration and easing as desired.
  13. 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:

  1. Can I customize the appearance of the handle in the before/after image slider?
  2. Will the before/after image slider work on mobile devices?
  3. Is it possible to add text or captions to the before/after image slider?