Cardboard

Cardboard is a free, multi-page Bootstrap 4 HTML5 portfolio website template created by Free Template that gives agencies and freelancers a complete site structure with hero header, parallax backgrounds, portfolio grid, and modal video player.

What is Cardboard?

Cardboard is a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 portfolio template distributed by ThemeWagon and built by Free Template. It is a multi-page static template delivered as 6 HTML files, with CSS, SCSS, JavaScript source, font icons, and plugin libraries included in the download. The template runs entirely on plain HTML and client-side JavaScript, so it works on any web host without a build process or server dependencies.

Key Features

• Bootstrap 4 framework — Includes the Bootstrap 4 grid and responsive utilities, with compatibility for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile devices.
• Hero header and call-to-action button — The landing section features a prominent headline and call-to-action button to direct visitors.
• Parallax background — Background layers scroll at a different speed for a depth effect.
• Modal YouTube video player — Opens YouTube videos in a modal (via Fancybox) so visitors watch without leaving the page.
• Portfolio grid — A responsive grid layout to display project thumbnails.
• Testimonial carousel — Rotates client quotes using Owl Carousel.
• Search box and drop-down menu — Includes a site search box, dropdown navigation, and breadcrumbs.
• SVG preloader and scroll animations — Shows an animated SVG preloader on load and animates elements into view with Animate.css.

Who is it for?

Freelancers and creative professionals who need a portfolio site with a project grid, testimonial section, and contact form. Web and creative agencies looking for a multi-page foundation that includes search, dropdown menus, and a call-to-action area. Developers who want a customizable Bootstrap 4 starting point with SCSS source files and integrated plugins.

Use cases

• Independent designers: Present a portfolio grid of past work and embed YouTube case-study videos in modal popups.
• Agencies: Stand up a multi-page company website with hero, testimonials, breadcrumbs, and a contact form.
• Developers: Use the SCSS and JavaScript source as a base to build a custom Bootstrap 4 site.

Pricing

Cardboard is free to download from ThemeWagon. The template is open source, licensed for commercial use, and receives lifetime free updates.

Alternatives

Other free templates on ThemeWagon include Elegance (a Bootstrap 4 professional website template) and Noah (a personal landing page template), both of which are also available for free.

FAQ

Is Cardboard free?

Yes, Cardboard is free to download and use. The page states it can be used in commercial projects, is open source, and includes lifetime free updates.

What libraries and plugins does Cardboard include?

The download includes Bootstrap 4, Animate.css, Owl Carousel, FontAwesome, Ionicons, and Fancybox, along with their source files.

How many HTML files come with Cardboard?

Cardboard includes 6 HTML files, plus CSS and SCSS files, font icons, JavaScript source, and library/plugin files.

Is Cardboard responsive?

Yes, the template is fully responsive and works on small handheld devices as well as large desktop screens.