CSS Transform Generator

Layout & Styling

Create CSS transforms with translate, rotate, scale, and skew. Support for both 2D and 3D transformations with perspective and transform origin controls.

Preview

Box

Presets

Translate

Rotate

Scale

Skew

Transform Origin

CSS Code

transform: none;

2D & 3D Transforms

Switch between 2D and 3D modes. Access translateZ, rotateX/Y, and perspective for stunning 3D effects.

All Transform Functions

Combine translate, rotate, scale, and skew in any combination. Full control over each axis.

Transform Origin

Set the transform origin point with presets for corners, edges, and center positioning.

Transform Functions Reference

Function Description Example
translate() Move element horizontally and/or vertically translate(50px, 20px)
rotate() Rotate element around the Z axis rotate(45deg)
scale() Resize element larger or smaller scale(1.5)
skew() Tilt element along X and/or Y axis skewX(15deg)
perspective() Set 3D perspective depth perspective(500px)
translate3d() Move in 3D space (X, Y, Z) translate3d(10px, 20px, 30px)

Common Transform Use Cases

Hover Effects

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

Flip Card

.card-back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

Center Element

.centered {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

3D Perspective

.container {
  perspective: 1000px;
}
.item {
  transform: rotateY(15deg);
}

Performance Considerations

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    GPU-Accelerated

    Transforms are handled by the GPU, making them smooth even with complex animations.

  • +
    No Layout Shift

    Unlike margin or position changes, transforms don't trigger layout recalculations.

  • !
    Use will-change sparingly

    Only add will-change: transform when you see jank, as it uses GPU memory.

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    3D creates stacking context

    3D transforms create new stacking contexts which can affect z-index behavior.

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