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Example: Scroll Animation Generator

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Input
fade-up
Output
/* IntersectionObserver — works everywhere */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 700ms ease, filter 700ms ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
}

const items = document.querySelectorAll(".reveal");
items.forEach((el, i) => { el.style.transitionDelay = (i * 120) + "ms"; });
const io = new IntersectionObserver((entries) => {
  entries.forEach((entry) => {
    if (entry.isIntersecting) {
      entry.target.classList.add("in");
      io.unobserve(entry.target);
    }
  });
}, { threshold: 0.15 });
items.forEach((el) => io.observe(el));

/* Scroll-driven CSS — no JavaScript, Chrome 115+ / Edge 115+ / Safari 26+ */
@supports (animation-timeline: view()) {
  .reveal {
    animation: reveal-in 700ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
    animation-timeline: view();
    animation-range: entry 20% cover 60%;
  }
  @keyframes reveal-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal {
    transition: none;
    animation: none;
    opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* HTML */
<div class="reveal">Section 1</div>
<div class="reveal">Section 2</div>
<div class="reveal">Section 3</div>

About Scroll Animation Generator

Scroll Animation Generator preview - Animation / CSS tool

Generate CSS scroll-triggered animation code with IntersectionObserver. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Animation / CSS collection.

Use Cases

  • Frontend developers adding scroll-reveal animations to sections
  • Marketing sites building parallax and progressive disclosure effects
  • Portfolio developers creating engaging scroll-driven storytelling
  • Landing page developers implementing lazy-load animation patterns

Tips

  • Set threshold to 0.2 to trigger when 20% of element is visible
  • Use transform: translateY for smooth scroll-reveal effects
  • Add rootMargin to trigger animations slightly before elements appear

Fun Facts

  • The IntersectionObserver API was proposed by Google engineer Eric Bidelman and shipped in Chrome 51 in 2016, replacing costly scroll event listeners that caused jank.
  • Before IntersectionObserver, scroll-triggered animations required listening to the scroll event — which fires up to 60 times per second, often causing the main thread to lag.
  • The CSS scroll-timeline property, reaching browsers in 2023-2024, enables scroll-linked animations entirely in CSS without any JavaScript or IntersectionObserver.

FAQ

Does it use IntersectionObserver?
Yes — modern, performant. Far better than scroll-event listeners (which fire constantly). The tool generates both the CSS and the observer JS.
What effects are common?
Fade-in, slide-up, scale-in, rotate-in. Plus staggered lists (each item animates as it enters).
Can I use CSS scroll-driven animations?
Yes — toggle for the new `animation-timeline: scroll()` approach. Chrome/Edge 115+ support; Safari and Firefox catching up.
Accessibility?
The generated code respects prefers-reduced-motion — users who prefer stillness see content appear without animation.

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