Scroll Snapping Demo

Preview

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Click the buttons above to scroll to specific items, or scroll the container manually to see snapping in action.

.scroll-snap-container {
  
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  padding: 20px;
  gap: 20px;
  
  /* Scroll Snap Properties */
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-padding: 20px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  
  /* Optional: Hide scrollbar */
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  &::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 8px;
    width: 8px;
  }
  &::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }
}

.scroll-snap-item {
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  scroll-snap-stop: normal;
  
  /* Item styling */
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  height: 300px;
  width: 300px;
  background-color: #3b82f6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

Scroll Snap Settings

Mandatory: Always snaps to closest element
Proximity: Only snaps when close to an element

Always: Forces stopping at each snap point

Items & Container

About Scroll Snap

CSS Scroll Snap provides a way to snap to specific scroll positions as a user scrolls through a container, creating a slideshow or carousel-like effect with just CSS.

scroll-snap-type

Controls the snap strictness and direction.

scroll-snap-align

Specifies the position within each snap item that aligns with the snap container.

scroll-snap-stop

Determines if scrolling must stop at each defined snap point.

Related Tools

Scroll Snapping Demo: Your Complete Solution

Visualize and experiment with CSS scroll snapping to create smooth, controlled scroll experiences. Ideal for designing carousels, galleries, and paginated content where precise scroll positions are important.

Why is it Useful?

Scroll snapping helps guide users through content by locking scroll positions. This tool:

  • Demonstrates how different scroll snap types behave
  • Allows experimentation with snap points and directions
  • Speeds up development by visualizing scroll behavior instantly
  • Helps avoid guesswork in implementing scroll snapping
  • Supports both horizontal and vertical snapping demos

Key Features

  • Interactive scroll container with snapping enabled
  • Control over scroll snap type: mandatory, proximity
  • Adjustable snap points for children elements
  • Support for horizontal and vertical scroll directions
  • Live feedback on snapping behavior during scroll

How to Use?

  1. Open the demo to see the scroll snapping container
  2. Choose scroll direction: horizontal or vertical
  3. Select snap type: mandatory or proximity
  4. Scroll through the content and observe snap effects
  5. Adjust snap alignment settings to customize behavior

Use Cases

Common use cases include:

  • Carousels: Smoothly snap to items on scroll
  • Paginated content: Lock scroll to pages or sections
  • Image galleries: Enhance user navigation experience
  • Mobile apps: Improve scroll usability and feedback
  • Web presentations: Control slide or section transitions

Benefits

  • Improves user navigation through scrollable content
  • Reduces scrolling errors and overshoot
  • Enhances UX with smooth snapping effects
  • Speeds up front-end development and testing
  • Works well on touch devices and desktop

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSS scroll snapping?

A CSS feature that locks scrolling to specific points for smoother UX.

What is the difference between mandatory and proximity snapping?

Mandatory forces snapping on every scroll, proximity snaps only near snap points.

Can I use this for both horizontal and vertical scroll?

Yes, the demo supports both directions.

Is scroll snapping supported in all browsers?

Most modern browsers support it, but always check compatibility for older ones.

Is this tool free?

Yes, it's completely free to use online.