Swirl Out Backward Top is a swirl out CSS keyframe animation with 2 keyframe steps (0% → 100%). It animates transform (translateY, rotate, translateZ, scale) and opacity. The element fades out completely, so use the forwards fill mode to keep it hidden afterwards.
Swirl Out animations rotate and move the element in 3D while it fades away. They are dramatic exits best kept for hero elements, celebratory moments and decorative content.
Animation shorthand
.element {
animation: swirl-out-backward-top 1s ease 0s 1 normal forwards;
}@keyframes code
@keyframes swirl-out-backward-top {
0% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0) translateZ(0); }
100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-400px) rotate(720deg) translateZ(-600px) scale(.18); }
}HTML
<div class="element">Animated content</div>Keyframe steps
| Step | Styles |
|---|---|
| 0% | opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0) translateZ(0); |
| 100% | opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-400px) rotate(720deg) translateZ(-600px) scale(.18); |
Respect reduced motion
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
.element {
animation: none;
}
}More Swirl Out animations
Frequently Asked Questions
Copy the @keyframes swirl-out-backward-top block and the animation shorthand into your stylesheet, then add the class to any element. The shorthand reads name, duration, timing function, delay, iteration count, direction and fill mode.
Yes. Change the second value in the shorthand, for example 2s for a slower animation, or use the settings above the code to try duration, timing, delay, repeat count, direction and fill mode and copy the updated CSS.
The last keyframe sets opacity to 0 and the forwards fill mode keeps that final state. Remove forwards if you want the element to reappear when the animation ends.
Yes. It only animates transform and opacity, which browsers can hand to the GPU, so it stays smooth even on mobile devices.