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title: "How to Add a Parallax Image in WordPress?"
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date: 2024-12-09
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# How to Add a Parallax Image in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Blocks offers the Advanced Image block for adding a parallax effect in WordPress.
- Users enable the Scroll Parallax toggle in the Special Options tab to activate the effect.
- Movement adjustments can be made using the Move Scroll (X) and Move Scroll (Y) settings.

Do you want to add a parallax image in WordPress? Adding a parallax effect can enhance your design by creating an illusion of depth and movement as users scroll down the page, making the experience more engaging and visually dynamic. 

With the Advanced Image block from Nexter Blocks, you can easily add a parallax effect to an image in WordPress.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of the Nexter Blocks Advanced Image block, [click here](https://qa.nexterwp.com/docs/add-advanced-effects-to-an-image-in-wordpress/).*

***Requirement  - This block is a part of the Nexter Blocks, make sure it's installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE BLOCK LINK](https://qa.nexterwp.com/nexter-blocks/blocks/wordpress-advanced-image/)

To do this, add the Advanced Image block to the page and follow the steps -

1. Add your image in the **Upload Image** section.

2. Then enable the **Scroll Parallax** toggle from the **Special Options** tab.

You can adjust the movement from the **Move Scroll (X)** and **Move Scroll (Y)** sections.

Now, you’ll see a parallax effect on the image as you scroll.

![](https://qa.nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/advanced-image-parallax-image-demo.gif)