Creating a CSS-only Responsive Image Slider with Fade Effect
In this blog post, we’ll explore how to create a responsive image slider with a fade effect using only CSS. This slider will automatically adjust its size based on the viewport, making it an excellent solution for mobile-friendly web designs. Let’s dive right in!
Step 1: Creating the HTML structure
To start, let’s create the HTML structure for the slider. We’ll use a simple unordered list to hold the images and wrap it with a div container for easier styling.
<!-- HTML -->
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Responsive Image Slider with Fade Effect</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<div class="slider">
<ul class="slides">
<li class="slide"><img src="image1.jpg" alt="Image 1"></li>
<li class="slide"><img src="image2.jpg" alt="Image 2"></li>
<li class="slide"><img src="image3.jpg" alt="Image 3"></li>
<li class="slide"><img src="image4.jpg" alt="Image 4"></li>
</ul>
</div>
</body>
</html>Step 2: Styling the slider with CSS
Now, we’ll style the slider using CSS. We’ll begin by hiding the overflow of the slider container and making it responsive. Then, we’ll position the images one on top of the other and create the fade effect using CSS animations.
/* CSS */
.slider {
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
width: 100%;
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
}
.slides {
list-style-type: none;
padding: 0;
margin: 0;
position: relative;
}
.slide {
position: absolute;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
opacity: 0;
z-index: 1;
animation: fade 18s infinite;
}
.slide img {
width: 100%;
height: auto;
display: block;
}
@keyframes fade {
0%, 100% { opacity: 0 }
10%, 25% { opacity: 1 }
35%, 50% { opacity: 0 }
60%, 75% { opacity: 1 }
85%, 90% { opacity: 0 }
}
.slide:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s }
.slide:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 6s }
.slide:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 12s }
.slide:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 18s }Conclusion:
That’s it! With just a few lines of HTML and CSS, we’ve created a responsive image slider with a fade effect. This solution is lightweight and easy to implement in any project. Feel free to customize the animation duration and delay as needed to create a unique user experience.