3D Flip Card FAQ

snippet.publishedOn September 10, 2025 Intermediate

An interactive FAQ component with 3D flip card animations and modern card design

#faq #3d #flip #cards #interactive #modern

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Code Implementation

HTML

<div class="flip-faq-container">
  <div class="faq-header">
    <h2 class="faq-title">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
    <p class="faq-subtitle">Click on any card to reveal the answer</p>
  </div>
  
  <div class="faq-grid">
    <div class="faq-card">
      <div class="card-inner">
        <div class="card-front">
          <div class="question-icon">❓</div>
          <h3>What is 3D flip animation?</h3>
          <p class="hint">Click to reveal answer</p>
        </div>
        <div class="card-back">
          <p>3D flip animation creates a realistic card-flipping effect using CSS 3D transforms and perspective.</p>
          <div class="back-footer">
            <span class="close-btn">✕</span>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="faq-card">
      <div class="card-inner">
        <div class="card-front">
          <div class="question-icon">⚙️</div>
          <h3>How does it work?</h3>
          <p class="hint">Click to reveal answer</p>
        </div>
        <div class="card-back">
          <p>The effect is achieved using CSS transform-style: preserve-3d and rotateY transitions.</p>
          <div class="back-footer">
            <span class="close-btn">✕</span>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="faq-card">
      <div class="card-inner">
        <div class="card-front">
          <div class="question-icon">📱</div>
          <h3>Is it mobile-friendly?</h3>
          <p class="hint">Click to reveal answer</p>
        </div>
        <div class="card-back">
          <p>Absolutely! The design is fully responsive and works on all devices with touch support.</p>
          <div class="back-footer">
            <span class="close-btn">✕</span>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="faq-card">
      <div class="card-inner">
        <div class="card-front">
          <div class="question-icon">🎨</div>
          <h3>Can I customize it?</h3>
          <p class="hint">Click to reveal answer</p>
        </div>
        <div class="card-back">
          <p>Yes, the component uses CSS custom properties for easy customization of colors and effects.</p>
          <div class="back-footer">
            <span class="close-btn">✕</span>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

CSS

.flip-faq-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #1f2937;
}

.faq-subtitle {
  color: #6b7280;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.faq-card {
  height: 250px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.8s;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.faq-card.flipped .card-inner {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.card-front, .card-back {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card-front {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
  color: white;
}

.card-front:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.card-back {
  background: white;
  color: #1f2937;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.question-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card-front h3 {
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.hint {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.card-back p {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
  color: #4b5563;
}

.back-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.close-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.close-btn:hover {
  background: #e5e7eb;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .flip-faq-container {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .faq-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .faq-card {
    height: 220px;
  }
  
  .card-front, .card-back {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

JavaScript

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
  const faqCards = document.querySelectorAll('.faq-card');
  
  faqCards.forEach(card => {
    const cardInner = card.querySelector('.card-inner');
    const closeBtn = card.querySelector('.close-btn');
    
    // Flip card on click
    cardInner.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
      // Prevent flipping when clicking on close button
      if (!e.target.classList.contains('close-btn')) {
        card.classList.toggle('flipped');
      }
    });
    
    // Close card when close button is clicked
    if (closeBtn) {
      closeBtn.addEventListener('click', function(e) {
        e.stopPropagation();
        card.classList.remove('flipped');
      });
    }
  });
});