How to Create 3D Elementor Flipbox Animations?

Elementor is a powerful page builder that allows you to create stunning websites with ease, and its basic Flipbox widget offers a simple way to add interactive 3D effects. The issue? It’s a pro feature, designs and animations are limited.  

Master Addons is a powerful Elementor addon that provides a flipbox widget as well. It’s free and allows greater customization than Elementors Flipbox widget.   

With Master Addons, you can create visually striking 3D flipboxes that move, transform, and engage users in ways the default Elementor widget simply can’t.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to create top-notch 3D flipboxes with Master Addons and create eye-catching designs that stand out.

Creating a 3D Elementor Flipbox with Master Addons

Lets go brick by brick and create our own flipbox using Master addons. By the end you should have a very clear understanding of how to create your own unique one.

Step 1: Installing Master Addons for Elementor

Before you can start using the Master Addons Flipbox widget, you’ll need to install and activate the Master Addons plugin. Here’s how:

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.

2. Search for “Master Addons for Elementor” in the search bar.

3. Click Install Now and then Activate once the plugin is installed.

Once activated, the Master Addons widgets, including the Flipbox, will be available within the Elementor editor.

Step 2: Adding the Flipbox Widget

Now that the plugin is installed, let’s add the Flipbox to your page

1. Open your page in the Elementor editor. Choose Flexbox or grid as your layout. 

2. On the left-hand panel, search for the Flipbox. You should see a Flipbox widget with an “MA” tag.

How to drag the flipbox element

3. Drag and drop the Flipbox widget into the desired section of your page. An important thing to note here is that whenever you’re working with flipboxes it’s recommended to use Flexbox to make sure your flipboxes look good.

Once added, a basic flipbox design appears on your canvas, ready to be customized.

Step 3: Creating a 3D Elementor Flipbox

Now we’ve reached the settings which you can tweak to get a premium-looking 3D effect on your flipbox. 

First off.

1. Style Preset

3 column structure for better design

In the style preset you set the design variation and animation style

The design variation lets you customize the front of your box. You can set it to: Default, Image, Diagonal, Front Icon.

Design Variation 3D Elementor Flipbox

With the animation style you can choose exactly how your flipbox will be animated. 

Master addons has 20+ premium animations available. From simple horizontal and vertical flip to 3D Flip, cube animations, rollover effects, etc.

Master Addons gives you a dedicated 3D flip animation that gives your flipboxes a dynamic feel. You can even customize the flip style of this animation. Once you pick it, a new option will appear in the “Style” tab under General settings: 3D Flip Style.

2. Front Content

Click on the Flipbox widget to edit it.

Under the Content tab, you’ll see fields to add your content for the Front Box. You can add a heading, description, and an image or icon here.

Flipbox front box content and icon

3. Back Content

Scroll down to the Back Content section in the same Content tab.

Similarly, add the content you want to appear when the flipbox is flipped. You might add a new heading, text, or a call-to-action button.

You can style both sides of the flipbox separately, using the Style tab to adjust fonts, colors, padding, borders, and more for each side.

Back box content

Step 4: Enhancing 3D Flipboxes with other extensions

Master Addons for Elementor doesn’t just stop at basic flipbox functionality—it takes your flipbox to a whole new level with a variety of extensions designed to add interactivity, smooth animations, and engaging effects.

We’ll explore the powerful features that allow you to enhance your flipbox, making it more dynamic, visually captivating, and user-friendly. 

Whether you want to create advanced 3D transformations, add parallax effects, or fine-tune entrance animations, Master Addons offers everything you need to take your flipboxes to the next level.

  • In the Advanced tab, you’ll find the Transforms settings.
  • Here, you can adjust the flipbox rotation on the X, Y, or Z axes to create more complex 3D effects.
  • Play around with scale, translate, and skew options for an even more dynamic flipbox.
Transforms extension
  • To enable the Rellax effect, go to the Advanced tab and scroll to the Rellax settings.
  • Enable the effect and adjust the scroll speed to create a parallax effect, where the flipbox moves at a different speed than the rest of the content as users scroll.
  • Add floating effects to make the flipbox subtly move as the user interacts with the page. This option can be found under the Motion Effects section.
  • Choose the type of movement (e.g., floating up or down) and adjust the intensity to your liking.
  • Master Addons also lets you add Tooltips to your flipbox, which appear when users hover over elements. Tooltips can provide additional information or context without cluttering your design.
  • You can enable and customize tooltips for both the front and back content of the flipbox under the Advanced settings.
  • Customize the tooltip text, position (top, bottom, left, or right), and style (colors, font size) to fit your design.
Tooltip for Elementor

Some other helpful extensions

Entrance Animation:

  • Under the Motion Effects tab, enable Entrance Animation to apply an attention-grabbing effect as the flipbox appears on the page.
  • You can choose from various animations like fade-in, slide, or bounce to make your flipbox pop when it enters the viewport.

Reveal:

  • If you want a smooth reveal animation when the flipbox is flipped, enable the Reveal option under the Advanced settings.
  • This feature lets the back content of the flipbox be gradually revealed, creating a polished transition.

Display Conditions:

  • Use Display Conditions to set rules for when and where the flipbox appears. You can control visibility based on device types (desktop, tablet, mobile) or even conditions like scrolling position.

Previewing and Finalizing Your Flipbox

Once you’ve customized your flipbox, it’s time to see it in action.

  1. Click on the eye icon at the bottom of the Elementor panel to preview your flipbox in the editor.
  2. Test how the flipbox behaves on different devices (desktop, tablet, and mobile) to ensure it’s responsive and looks great everywhere.
  3. Make any final adjustments to the design, animation speeds, or position until you’re happy with how it looks.

Once satisfied, click Publish to make your flipbox live on your site.

Conclusion

Master Addons for Elementor adds more spice to the standard flipbox experience, offering a range of advanced features that allow you to create truly dynamic, interactive designs. 

To go with the 3D animation effects there are options like transforms, parallax effects, smooth reveal transitions, and more, you can use to bring your flipboxes to life in ways that go beyond basic animations. 

By following this guide, you can easily add eye-catching flipboxes to your site, enhancing both user engagement and visual appeal. So, dive into Master Addons and start experimenting to create stunning 3D flipboxes that will impress your visitors!

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