Are you looking to create a visually engaging and interactive way to showcase your images? This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how to create an Accordion Image Gallery using CSS. With this elegant solution, your users can enjoy a dynamic display of content. Images expand and collapse smoothly, revealing detailed information as they interact. This makes your website more attractive and user-friendly.
How to Create an Accordion Image Gallery in CSS
Begin by setting up the basic HTML structure. This code defines the main container, individual slides for each image, and navigation buttons. Each slide includes detailed content about the item displayed.
<div class="slider-container">
<div class="now-showing">Now in Showroom</div>
<div class="accordion-slider">
<div class="slide" style="background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1617788138017-80ad40651399?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=2070&q=80')">
<div class="slide-content">
<div class="slide-number">01</div>
<div class="car-brand">BMW M3</div>
<div class="car-name">BMW M3 Competition</div>
<div class="car-subtitle">Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Performance</div>
<div class="car-specs">
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Engine:</span>
<span class="spec-value">3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Power:</span>
<span class="spec-value">503 HP @ 6,250 RPM</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Torque:</span>
<span class="spec-value">650 Nm @ 2,750 RPM</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Transmission:</span>
<span class="spec-value">8-Speed Automatic</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="performance-badges">
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>0-100: 3.9s</span>
</div>
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>Top Speed: 290 km/h</span>
</div>
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>Price: $73,400</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="add-button"></div>
</div>
<div class="slide" style="background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544636331-e26879cd4d9b?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1974&q=80')">
<div class="slide-content">
<div class="slide-number">02</div>
<div class="car-brand">Lamborghini Huracán</div>
<div class="car-name">Lamborghini Huracán</div>
<div class="car-subtitle">Naturally Aspirated V10 Excellence</div>
<div class="car-specs">
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Engine:</span>
<span class="spec-value">5.2L V10 Naturally Aspirated</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Power:</span>
<span class="spec-value">610 HP @ 8,250 RPM</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Torque:</span>
<span class="spec-value">560 Nm @ 6,500 RPM</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Transmission:</span>
<span class="spec-value">7-Speed Dual-Clutch</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="performance-badges">
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>0-100: 3.2s</span>
</div>
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>Top Speed: 325 km/h</span>
</div>
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>Price: $248,295</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="add-button"></div>
</div>
<div class="slide" style="background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552519507-da3b142c6e3d?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=2070&q=80')">
<div class="slide-content">
<div class="slide-number">03</div>
<div class="car-brand">Ferrari SF90</div>
<div class="car-name">Ferrari SF90 Stradale</div>
<div class="car-subtitle">Plug-in Hybrid Revolution</div>
<div class="car-specs">
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Engine:</span>
<span class="spec-value">4.0L V8 Twin-Turbo + Electric</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Power:</span>
<span class="spec-value">1000 HP Combined</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Torque:</span>
<span class="spec-value">800 Nm @ 6,000 RPM</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Transmission:</span>
<span class="spec-value">8-Speed F1 DCT</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="performance-badges">
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>0-100: 2.5s</span>
</div>
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>Top Speed: 340 km/h</span>
</div>
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>Price: $625,000</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="add-button"></div>
</div>
<div class="slide" style="background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563720223185-11003d516935?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=2070&q=80')">
<div class="slide-content">
<div class="slide-number">04</div>
<div class="car-brand">Porsche 911</div>
<div class="car-name">Porsche 911 Turbo S</div>
<div class="car-subtitle">Twin-Turbo Flat-Six Perfection</div>
<div class="car-specs">
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Engine:</span>
<span class="spec-value">3.8L Twin-Turbo Flat-6</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Power:</span>
<span class="spec-value">640 HP @ 6,750 RPM</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Torque:</span>
<span class="spec-value">800 Nm @ 2,500 RPM</span>
</div>
<div class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-row">
<span class="spec-label">Transmission:</span>
<span class="spec-value">8-Speed PDK</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="performance-badges">
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>0-100: 2.7s</span>
</div>
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>Top Speed: 330 km/h</span>
</div>
<div class="badge">
<div class="badge-icon"></div>
<span>Price: $207,000</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="add-button"></div>
</div>
</div>
<button class="navigation-arrows nav-prev">‹</button>
<button class="navigation-arrows nav-next">›</button>
</div>
<script src="./script.js"></script>
Apply CSS Styles
Next, add the CSS styles to bring your gallery to life. These styles control the layout, appearance, and animations. They create the accordion effect and ensure responsiveness.
* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
body {
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
background: #f0f2f5;
min-height: 100vh;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
}
.slider-container {
width: 100%;
max-width: 1200px;
height: 100vh;
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.now-showing {
position: absolute;
top: 20px;
left: 20px;
color: #9fff6b;
font-size: 14px;
font-weight: 600;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
z-index: 10;
}
.now-showing::before {
content: "";
width: 6px;
height: 6px;
background: #9fff6b;
border-radius: 50%;
}
.accordion-slider {
display: flex;
height: 100%;
position: relative;
}
.slide {
flex: 1;
position: relative;
cursor: pointer;
background-size: cover;
background-position: center;
background-repeat: no-repeat;
transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
overflow: hidden;
filter: grayscale(1);
}
.slide:hover {
filter: grayscale(0);
}
.slide.active {
flex: 2.5;
filter: grayscale(0);
}
.slide::before {
content: "";
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
right: 0;
bottom: 0;
background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 80%);
}
.slide-content {
position: absolute;
bottom: 30px;
left: 30px;
right: 30px;
color: white;
z-index: 2;
}
.slide.active .slide-content {
bottom: 80px;
transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.2s;
}
.slide-number {
font-size: 64px;
font-weight: 300;
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
line-height: 1;
position: absolute;
bottom: 30px;
left: 30px;
transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.slide.active .slide-number {
bottom: auto;
top: -50px;
font-size: 48px;
left: 0;
}
.car-brand {
font-size: 16px;
font-weight: 600;
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
margin-bottom: 5px;
transform: rotate(-90deg);
transform-origin: left bottom;
position: absolute;
bottom: 100px;
left: 30px;
white-space: nowrap;
transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.slide.active .car-brand {
transform: rotate(0deg);
position: static;
transform-origin: unset;
}
.car-name {
font-size: 28px;
font-weight: 700;
margin-bottom: 8px;
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(30px);
transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
transition-delay: 0s;
}
.slide.active .car-name {
opacity: 1;
transform: translateY(0);
transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
.car-subtitle {
font-size: 16px;
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
margin-bottom: 20px;
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(30px);
transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
transition-delay: 0s;
}
.slide.active .car-subtitle {
opacity: 1;
transform: translateY(0);
transition-delay: 0.4s;
}
.car-specs {
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(30px);
transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
transition-delay: 0s;
}
.slide.active .car-specs {
opacity: 1;
transform: translateY(0);
transition-delay: 0.5s;
}
.spec-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
margin-bottom: 6px;
font-size: 14px;
opacity: 0;
transform: translateX(-20px);
transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.slide.active .spec-row {
opacity: 1;
transform: translateX(0);
}
.slide.active .spec-row:nth-child(1) {
transition-delay: 0.6s;
}
.slide.active .spec-row:nth-child(2) {
transition-delay: 0.65s;
}
.slide.active .spec-row:nth-child(3) {
transition-delay: 0.7s;
}
.slide.active .spec-row:nth-child(4) {
transition-delay: 0.75s;
}
.spec-label {
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.spec-value {
color: white;
font-weight: 600;
}
.performance-badges {
display: flex;
gap: 12px;
margin-top: 15px;
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(30px);
transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
transition-delay: 0s;
}
.slide.active .performance-badges {
opacity: 1;
transform: translateY(0);
transition-delay: 0.8s;
}
.badge {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 6px;
padding: 4px 8px;
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
border-radius: 12px;
font-size: 12px;
font-weight: 500;
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(0.8);
transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.slide.active .badge {
opacity: 1;
transform: scale(1);
}
.slide.active .badge:nth-child(1) {
transition-delay: 0.85s;
}
.slide.active .badge:nth-child(2) {
transition-delay: 0.9s;
}
.slide.active .badge:nth-child(3) {
transition-delay: 0.95s;
}
.badge-icon {
width: 8px;
height: 8px;
background: #9fff6b;
border-radius: 50%;
}
.add-button {
position: absolute;
bottom: 30px;
right: 30px;
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
background: transparent;
border: 2px solid #9fff6b;
border-radius: 50%;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.4s ease;
z-index: 3;
}
.add-button::before,
.add-button::after {
content: "";
position: absolute;
background: #9fff6b;
transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.add-button::before {
width: 12px;
height: 2px;
}
.add-button::after {
width: 2px;
height: 12px;
transform: rotate(0deg);
}
.slide.active .add-button::before {
transform: rotate(0deg);
}
.slide.active .add-button::after {
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(0);
}
.navigation-arrows {
position: absolute;
top: 50%;
transform: translateY(-50%);
width: 50px;
height: 50px;
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
border: none;
border-radius: 50%;
color: white;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 20px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
z-index: 4;
backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.nav-prev {
left: 20px;
}
.nav-next {
right: 20px;
}
.navigation-arrows:hover {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
.accordion-slider {
flex-direction: column;
}
.slide {
flex: 1;
min-height: 80px;
}
.slide.active {
flex: 2;
}
.slide-number {
font-size: 32px;
}
.car-brand {
transform: none;
position: static;
}
}
Add JavaScript Functionality
Finally, implement the JavaScript to manage the interactive behavior. This script handles clicking on slides to expand them. It also allows navigation using arrow buttons and keyboard inputs.
class AccordionSlider {
constructor() {
this.slides = document.querySelectorAll(".slide");
this.prevBtn = document.querySelector(".nav-prev");
this.nextBtn = document.querySelector(".nav-next");
this.currentIndex = -1;
this.init();
}
init() {
this.slides.forEach((slide, index) => {
slide.addEventListener("click", () => this.setActiveSlide(index));
});
this.prevBtn.addEventListener("click", () => this.previousSlide());
this.nextBtn.addEventListener("click", () => this.nextSlide());
document.addEventListener("keydown", (e) => {
if (e.key === "ArrowLeft") this.previousSlide();
if (e.key === "ArrowRight") this.nextSlide();
});
}
setActiveSlide(index) {
if (this.currentIndex === index) {
this.slides.forEach((slide) => slide.classList.remove("active"));
this.currentIndex = -1;
} else {
this.slides.forEach((slide) => slide.classList.remove("active"));
this.slides[index].classList.add("active");
this.currentIndex = index;
}
}
nextSlide() {
const nextIndex =
this.currentIndex === -1 ? 0 : (this.currentIndex + 1) % this.slides.length;
this.setActiveSlide(nextIndex);
}
previousSlide() {
const prevIndex =
this.currentIndex === -1
? this.slides.length - 1
: (this.currentIndex - 1 + this.slides.length) % this.slides.length;
this.setActiveSlide(prevIndex);
}
}
document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
new AccordionSlider();
});
Add Footer Assets
After your main HTML content, include any necessary JavaScript files. These files often control interactive elements.
You have now successfully created an interactive Accordion Image Gallery. This setup will enhance the visual appeal of your website.
