Best Webflow Parallax Animation Cloneables

While most effects created using Webflow interactions are considered to be “web animations’ only Lottie animation cloneables and parallax animation utilise actual classic animation principles.  

Everything else is usually simple motion graphics, or in other words… Just because it moves, doesn’t mean it’s animated. To understand how the parallax effect works and which examples are good animated ones and which ones are just “things moving” - you have to understand how parallax animation works (check out this video for more in-depth information!) 

Parallax scrolling is a visual effect where background content (like images or elements) moves at a different speed than the foreground content while scrolling, creating an illusion of depth and immersion on a webpage.  It is most often used on Story-driven landing pages, Portfolio websites, Product showcases, Interactive narratives and Single-page websites.

We made this list of cloneables that will take both pros and beginners through the wonderful world of parallax animation in Webflow!

Free Parallax Animation Cloneables for Webflow

Because the parallax animation effect simply takes 2D elements and makes them “feel 3D” by moving them at different rates, it’s easy to fail in proper execution, especially when talking about the quality of any cloneable. 

The Parallax effect in Webflow is all about that precision when it comes to relative movement of different elements on the page. So let's jump in! Here are the 5 cloneables we will be diving into: 

• The best animated 3D parallax effect that uses a single page trigger interaction (in other words, most quality result with least amount of work!)
• A parallax cloneable that shows why it’s important for foreground and background elements to be very different in contrast
• A beginner parallax image interaction (start with this one if you have never tried Webflow interactions before)
• An inverse parallax effect (instead of distance, you feel depth)
• A custom code parallax animation that utilises no webflow native components (for advanced users who have to get deep into code that makes these effects a reality)

Parallax Mouse Over Element Cave Animation Cloneable by Jerome Bergamaschi

This parallax mouse over an element position interaction has everything you need from a great parallax effect in your hero section. If you have never built a parallax interaction or just need a good starting point - clone this section to get it started!

This section has 7 simple PNG images with different carved spaces so you can easily create your own moving hero section that will feel animated with this simple technique. Great cloneable for beginners and even experienced Webflow designers that don’t want to start making it from scratch.

What is in this parallax?

Multiple PNG images stacked on top of each other that move differently based on mouse movement to create this animated parallaxing effect.

What is this parallax best for?

Any type of hero section where you want to allow users to feel depth in the website.

Bottom line:

😎 Use this parallax if you want a clean cloneable that is easy to clone, reuse and edit. Also use it if you need a good cloneable to learn more about how to set up your own parallax effect with Webflow interactions.

Custom Code Round Parallax Draggable Carousel Slider Cloneable by Veza Digital

This is an advanced, fully custom coded slider for Webflow. It’s so completely custom coded that the Webflow project of this cloneable looks like just a blank white body with one single HTML embed inside it. 

If that sounds like something you would enjoy getting your hands on, this is the right parallax cloneable for you. It creates this amazingly beautiful gallery slider effect. 

What is in this parallax?

Draggable carousel parallax effect of a single gallery of images that has the effect of spinning in a circle while you browse them.

What is this parallax best for?

• Custom code projects that would benefit from this particular effect

Bottom line:

😎 Use this parallax if you liked the spinning gallery effect and would like to learn more about how to custom code something like this. Be ready to play with embed, head and body code a lot.

Beginner Parallax Image Scroll Animation Cloneable by Eve Kayser

This is the most classic parallax effect on this list, so if you are a beginner this cloneable should be the one you start with. Skip this one if you have some experience with Webflow interactions and have built a parallax effect before. 

This cloneable utilises simple Webflow interactions to set differences in image movement while scrolling down the page. As simple as that, you will be able to create that trendy feeling in your next project and learn how quick and easy it is to accomplish!  

What is in this parallax?

A few images that have different image scroll speeds set as a move scroll action.

What is this parallax best for?

Beginners trying to understand how parallax effect is set up with Webflow interactions

Pros

Cons

✅ Simple to understand

❌ Very simple, has no value to you if you have built multiple animations using Webflow interactions from scratch before

✅ Great learning cloneable

✅ Easy to reuse in your next website project

Bottom line:

😎 Use this parallax if you are interested in how this “unequal scrolling” parallax effect can be done with Webflow interactions.

The Goonies Parallax Animation Cloneable by Joseph Berry

This website pays homage to the classic 80s movie “The Goonies.” Designed by Joseph Berry, it opens up with a stunning parallax view that makes you feel like you’re peeping out from the bushes and zooming into the coastal Oregon setting of the movie.

The parallax effect here doesn’t involve much complexity, either. White text appears over the darker background, with colors coming from images and cutouts to provide variation. By applying different speeds to the fore and background images and enlarging them as you scroll, the site creates an attention-grabbing 3D effect while telling the story of “The Goonies.”

What is in this parallax?

Combines scaling with parallax movement of the foreground and background images at different speeds and then enlarging them as you scroll allows this creative site to creates an attention-grabbing 3D effect

What is this parallax best for?

Entertainment, travel or nature projects.  The key factor is that this style works best when you want to: Create a sense of discovery, Highlight natural environments, Draw viewers into a specific location or setting, Tell a story through environment or Evoke exploration or adventure

Pros

Cons

✅Ability to create immediate immersion and emotional engagement

❌ Might feel a bit boring for some design devs as the movement is very subtle, as well as impact on content accessibility and load times

Bottom line:

😎 This parallax template excels when you need to transport users through the natural "peek-through" effect that mimics human curiosity and discovery. It's perfect for immersive storytelling where location or environment plays a starring role, especially in tourism, entertainment, or adventure-focused sites where you want users to feel like they're physically entering a new world. However, only use it when your content truly warrants this level of dramatic entrance and when you can ensure the heavy visual assets won't compromise the core user experience.

3D Effect with Parallax Animation Cloneable by Pablo Stanley

Everyone wants to learn 3D animation, because it feels smoother than 2D, and lets face it, is also a lot cooler to watch!  Well the problem is, that to create 3D depth, we are going to use 2D animation parallax principles whether we like it or not. 

This is a direct example of why that is the case. 2D illustrations inside a 3D world? How? You will find out if you study this cloneable very carefully. If it clicks for you how 3D is just 2D objects behaving according to certain, calculated rules - you will feel like a 3D Webflow pro from now on!

What is in this parallax?

A great example of 3D parallax effect that has been achieved with 2D illustrations.

What is this parallax best for?

• Learning more about 3D parallax effect
• Learning more about best animation practises and how they can be rendered with Webflow interactions
• Page trigger animation… Yes! This animation is not affected on element by element basis, it’s just a single page interaction that makes this happen

Bottom line:

😎 Use this parallax if you think 3D has to be done in 3D. That’s not true and you will learn why if you analyse this cloneable well enough.

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