Parallax Starter is a free HTML CSS template featuring smooth JavaScript-driven parallax scrolling effects across five full-screen sections. Each section displays a different background image that moves at a slower speed than the content, creating a fluid depth effect as visitors scroll through the page. The template includes a fixed navigation bar, a hero section with a call-to-action button, an about section with a two-column layout featuring thumbnail images, a services section with SVG icons, a stats section, and a contact form. Built with Oswald and Source Sans 3 Google Fonts, the design uses clean white uppercase typography over dark overlays for a minimal, modern aesthetic.
The parallax effect is powered by requestAnimationFrame for 60fps performance and is automatically disabled on mobile devices for optimal touch scrolling. Each section's parallax speed and transition duration can be easily customized through data attributes and CSS values. The template is fully responsive with a mobile-friendly overlay menu that supports landscape orientation. Parallax Starter is a great starting point for creative studios, agencies, portfolios, and any website that wants to make a strong visual impression with minimal code. Download this AI-customizable template and upload the files to Claude or ChatGPT to personalize it for your project.