How can I create a hero animation like the one on Webflow?
TL;DR
- Add a hero section with text, images, or Lottie animations, ensuring it covers the full viewport.
- Upload and insert a Lottie animation, enabling autoplay and adjusting its position.
- Create Page Load animations like fade-in, slide-up, or zoom effects using Webflow’s Interactions panel.
- Add scroll-based effects such as opacity or blur changes using “Scroll Into View” triggers.
- Optimize performance by enabling lazy loading and keeping animations lightweight.
Webflow’s homepage features a smooth hero animation with dynamic text, scrolling effects, or interactive elements. You can achieve a similar effect in Webflow using Page Load Animations and Lottie Files. Here’s how:
1. Set Up Your Hero Section
- Go to the Webflow Designer and add a Section (
div blockorsectionelement). - Set 100vh height to ensure it covers the full viewport.
- Inside the section, add text, images, or Lottie animations for the effect.
2. Add a Lottie Animation (Optional)
- Go to Assets panel > Upload a Lottie JSON file (from LottieFiles or After Effects).
- Drag the Lottie element into your hero section.
- In the right panel, set Autoplay = On and Loop = On if needed.
- Adjust size and position as needed.
3. Create a Scroll or Entrance Animation
- Go to Interactions > Page Load (if you want an entrance effect).
- Click Add Animation + > Choose “Timed Animations”.
- Select your hero section’s elements one by one and set animations like:
- Opacity = 0 → 100% (Fade In)
- Move = Start from -50px to 0px (Slide Up effect)
- Scale = 0.8 to 1 (Zoom In effect)
- Adjust the Ease and Duration for smoother motion.
4. Add a Scroll-Based Animation (Optional)
- For parallax effects, select the hero section and go to Interactions > Scroll Into View.
- Add an effect such as:
- Blur = 10px to 0px when scrolling down.
- Opacity = 0 → 100% for a fade-in on scroll.
- Set animation triggers to “Only when scrolling into view” for smooth activation.
5. Optimize for Performance
- Keep Lottie and images optimized for faster loading.
- Enable Lazy Loading (set “Lazy” for images/Lottie under Settings).
- Reduce animation duration for a snappier feel.
Summary
To replicate Webflow’s hero animation, combine Lottie animations, smooth fade-ins, and scroll-triggered effects inside Webflow’s Interactions panel. Test performance and responsiveness to ensure a smooth experience.