CSS Transform Generator

Create stunning 2D and 3D transformations with real-time preview and professional presets

Controls

Adjust the settings to customize your CSS

Rotation

0°

Scale

1x

Position

0px
0px

Skew

0°
0°

Live Preview

See your changes in real-time

CSS

Presets

Choose from pre-designed effects or start with a template

Generated Code

Copy the CSS or Tailwind classes to use in your project

transform: none;

What is CSS Transform?

The CSS transform property allows you to modify elements without affecting document flow. Transforms are hardware-accelerated, making them perfect for smooth animations and interactive effects.

Essential for creating modern user interfaces with smooth hover effects, loading animations, and engaging micro-interactions that enhance user experience.

Rotate
Spin elements around a point
Scale
Resize elements up or down
Translate
Move elements in 2D space
Skew
Slant elements at angles

CSS Transform Syntax

transform: function(value) function(value) ...;
/* Example */
transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.2) translate(10px, 20px);

Basic Transforms

rotate(angle)

Rotate element by degrees

scale(x, y)

Scale element size

Position Transforms

translate(x, y)

Move element position

skew(x, y)

Skew element angles

3D Transforms

rotateX/Y/Z

3D axis rotation

perspective

3D perspective effect

Popular Use Cases

Hover Effects

Create engaging button and card hover animations with smooth transforms

Image Galleries

Add rotation, scaling, and perspective effects to image gallery items

Loading Animations

Create spinning loaders, pulsing effects, and smooth loading animations

Layout Effects

Transform card layouts, create flip animations, and dynamic positioning

Best Practices

✓

Do This

  • Use transitions for smooth transform animations
  • Combine transforms for complex effects (rotate + scale)
  • Use transform-origin to control rotation point
  • Leverage hardware acceleration for better performance
✗

Avoid This

  • Overusing complex 3D transforms on low-end devices
  • Transforming text elements (can cause blurriness)
  • Using transforms without proper fallbacks
  • Creating transforms that break layout flow

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Frequently Asked Questions

? What's the difference between 2D and 3D transforms?

2D transforms work on X and Y axes (width and height), while 3D transforms add the Z axis (depth). 3D transforms require a perspective property on the parent element to be visible.

? Can I combine multiple transforms?

Yes! You can chain multiple transforms in a single property. For example: transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.2) translate(10px, 20px). They are applied from right to left in the order specified.

? How do I change the transform origin?

Use the transform-origin property to change the point around which transforms are applied. Default is center (50% 50%). You can use keywords like 'top left' or specific values like '0 0'.

? Do transforms affect document flow?

No, transforms don't affect the document flow. The element maintains its original space in the layout while the visual transformation is applied. This is why transforms are often used for animations.