Centered Banner Slideshow with Overlaid Captions

Code Toolkit
Written By Squarestylist Support

What You'll Create

A centered slideshow where images appear within a custom-shaped container with overlaid captions and navigation bullets.

The Problem It Solves

Default fullscreen slideshows lack visual interest. This technique creates a contained, centered slideshow with styled captions.

Perfect For

Homepage heroes, Product showcases, Portfolio highlights, Service features, Brand storytelling.

What Makes This Different

CSS transforms and positioning create a centered image wrapper with absolute-positioned captions, customizable bullet navigation, and optional circular cropping.

Details

  • Section Type: Fluid & Classic

  • Code Type: CSS

  • Prerequisites: Gallery section set to 75vh height

  • Toolkit Title: Banner Slideshow

Learn This Technique

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  • The complete, copy-paste code

  • Video walkthrough explaining how it works

  • The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

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