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CSS Scroll Snap Generator Generate CSS scroll snap layouts for horizontal and vertical scrolling with snap alignment.

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CSS Scroll Snap Generator

Generate CSS scroll snap layouts for horizontal and vertical scrolling with snap alignment.

1

Choose scroll direction

Select horizontal or vertical scrolling for your snap container.

2

Configure snap behavior

Set snap type (mandatory or proximity) and snap alignment (start, center, end).

3

Copy the CSS

Scroll the preview to see snap behavior and copy the container and item CSS.

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What Is CSS Scroll Snap Generator?

The CSS Scroll Snap Generator creates snap-scroll layouts for building carousel-like experiences with pure CSS. Scroll snap provides a native, smooth scrolling experience where content snaps to defined positions. This tool supports both horizontal and vertical scroll directions, with controls for snap type (mandatory for strict snapping, proximity for flexible snapping) and snap alignment (start, center, or end). You can adjust the gap between items and the number of scroll items. The preview is fully interactive—scroll through the items to see the snap behavior in action. The generated CSS includes both the container scroll-snap-type property and the item scroll-snap-align property, giving you complete code for implementing snap scrolling.

Why Use CSS Scroll Snap Generator?

  • Both horizontal and vertical scroll snap support
  • Mandatory and proximity snap type options
  • Interactive preview with real scrolling demonstration
  • Pure CSS solution with no JavaScript required

Common Use Cases

Image Carousels

Build native-feeling image carousels without JavaScript libraries.

Product Galleries

Create snapping product galleries for e-commerce sites.

Full-Page Scrolling

Implement full-page vertical scrolling sections.

Story/Card Feeds

Build mobile-friendly horizontal card feeds with snap scrolling.

Technical Guide

CSS Scroll Snap uses two main properties: scroll-snap-type on the container and scroll-snap-align on the items. scroll-snap-type takes an axis (x, y, or both) and a strictness value (mandatory or proximity). mandatory forces the scroll position to snap to a snap point, while proximity only snaps when near a snap point. scroll-snap-align on items defines where the item snaps to: start aligns to the container start, center to the middle, and end to the container end. Additional properties include scroll-padding on the container for offset snap positions, and scroll-margin on items for individual snap offsets. For the snap to work, the container needs overflow: auto or overflow: scroll and defined dimensions. The scroll behavior is smooth and uses native browser scrolling, providing excellent performance. Modern browsers fully support scroll snap without vendor prefixes.

Tips & Best Practices

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    Use mandatory snap type for strict carousel behavior
  • 2
    Add scroll-padding to offset snap positions from container edges
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    Set overscroll-behavior: contain to prevent page scrolling when reaching ends
  • 4
    Use flex-shrink: 0 on items to prevent them from compressing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the difference between mandatory and proximity?
mandatory always snaps to the nearest point. proximity only snaps when the scroll position is close to a snap point.
Q Does scroll snap work on mobile?
Yes, CSS scroll snap works excellently on mobile with native touch scrolling and momentum.
Q Can I use scroll snap with CSS Grid?
Yes, scroll snap works with any layout method including Grid and Flexbox.
Q How do I add smooth scrolling?
Add scroll-behavior: smooth to the container for animated scrolling between snap points.
Q Is scroll snap supported in all browsers?
Yes, CSS Scroll Snap is supported in all modern browsers without vendor prefixes.

About This Tool

CSS Scroll Snap Generator is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.