Is it possible to create a looping grid of images inside a DIV using Webflow's native animation functions?
TL;DR
- Create a hidden container with a grid or flex layout and duplicate the images inside to simulate continuous flow.
- Apply a looped move animation to the image container using Webflow Interactions, aligning start and end positions for smooth visual motion.
Yes, you can create a looping grid of images using Webflow’s native animation tools, but with some limitations. The looping can be achieved through Webflow’s Interactions and Looped animations, but effects like seamless infinite scrolling or a continuous marquee require careful setup.
1. Prepare the Grid of Images
- Add a Div Block to act as the container. Set Overflow: hidden to hide content that moves outside of it.
- Inside the container, add a Grid or Flexbox structure depending on the desired direction (horizontal or vertical).
- Place your Image elements inside the grid or use a Collection List for dynamic content.
2. Design for Looping Effect
- To create a seamless loop, duplicate the grid content within the same container (i.e., stack two identical rows or columns of images). This allows one set to “follow” the other, creating the illusion of infinite motion.
3. Animate the Grid with Webflow Interactions
- Go to Interactions > Page Load / Animation Trigger and choose Loop Animation.
- Apply a Move animation to the grid’s wrapper or the image container:
- Set the initial position off one end (e.g., left: 0%).
- Add a Move To step to shift the image container so the second (duplicate) grid aligns with the visible area (e.g., left: -50% or top: -50%).
- Set the duration and easing to create a smooth, continuous visual.
- Enable Loop on the animation.
4. Issues to Watch For
- Seamless transition can be tricky. Since Webflow doesn’t support timeline-based looping with perfect wrapping, there may be a slight jump unless the animation duration and duplicated content are well-aligned.
- For completely seamless infinite sliders, custom code or integrations like GSAP may be required.
Summary
You can build a looping image grid animation in Webflow using native page or element animations, duplicated content, and a looped movement animation. While native tools allow looping, achieving a perfectly seamless infinite loop may require custom scripting beyond Webflow’s default capabilities.