12 JavaScript Tilt Effects

Add depth and movement to your UI with these JavaScript tilt effects. This collection features interactive elements that respond to mouse or device motion, creating parallax-style 3D tilts, hover-based animations, and immersive feedback for cards, images, and UI blocks.

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Original vs. Negative Card (Hover and Drag)

A tactile 3D comparison card where the slider reveals image states via blend modes, with smart label occlusion logic.

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3D Glowing Button with CSS

A futuristic 3D button constructed from CSS-transformed planes to form a cube. JavaScript tracks mouse movement to apply dynamic rotateX/Y transforms for a tilt effect, while CSS keyframes animate a neon gradient glow and blur that activates on hover.

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Amateur Radio Badge 3D

A highly sophisticated holographic badge simulation utilizing CSS 3D transforms and layered mix-blend-mode effects. JavaScript tracks mouse movement to dynamically update CSS variables, driving complex parallax shifts, lighting gradients, and SVG-masked glares for a realistic, tactile depth experience.

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Glowing Tabs

A navigation menu leveraging CSS Houdini API to animate custom variables for smooth transitions. JavaScript calculates element geometry to drive a dynamic “glowing” background that slides between tabs, while CSS gradients and the :has() selector create a polished, depth-rich visual style.

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Interactive 3D Tilt Hover Effect

An interactive 3D card selector featuring a dynamic parallax effect where cards rotate in perspective based on mouse coordinates. JavaScript calculates angular transforms and constraints for a ‘chef’ character that playfully follows the cursor along the card’s axis.

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Control Interaction with GSAP

A sleek, animated segmented control using GSAP for smooth slide and a subtle 3D-like tilt effect on click, providing a polished micro-interaction.

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Cards with Parallax Tilt Effect

Dive into a stunning card effect utilizing CSS 3D transforms and precise mouse tracking to create a realistic, multi-layered depth and parallax illusion on hover.