Helix Drift is a free, one-page HTML/CSS template from TemplateMo built around a horizontal helix image gallery that winds like a spool instead of scrolling as a grid, ideal for photography and portfolio sites.
What is Helix Drift?
Helix Drift is a free downloadable HTML template that presents images along a horizontal helix axis, growing to full size at the center and receding into depth on either side. It accepts nine images and captions that you swap into the markup and outputs a fully responsive, interactive gallery page with About and Contact sections. It runs on plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with no external libraries or build step, and is published on TemplateMo for personal and commercial use.
Key Features
- Helix gallery interaction — Visitors can drag the stage, scroll the wheel, click any side image to center it, or pull the scrub bar below to navigate.
- Auto play with adjustable timer — An auto play control advances the collection with a timer you can set from one to nine seconds.
- Floating coil panel — A live control that retunes the winding from a flat reel to a tight spiral so you can dial in the look in the browser.
- Single self-contained HTML file — One file with no build step and no external libraries, making it fast to load and simple to edit.
- Responsive and accessible — Fully responsive across mobile, tablet, and desktop, with keyboard navigation and reduced-motion support built in.
- Included sections — Clean About and Contact sections are part of the page, and the floating controls hide when scrolling down.
- Typography — Uses Newsreader and Albert Sans font families for a cool, modern palette.
- Free license — Free to download and edit for both commercial and non-commercial projects.
Who is it for?
- Photographers — Showcase a series of images in a nonscrolling, immersive gallery that lets viewers focus on one image at a time.
- Visual artists and designers — Present portfolio pieces along the helix and control pacing with the auto play timer.
- Museums and visual archives — Arrange collection items in a compact, client-friendly view with titles and descriptions under each image.
What can you do with Helix Drift?
- Portfolio presentation: Display nine project shots with captions and let clients drag or autoplay through the collection.
- Product or lookbook display: Use the spool-like motion to feature seasonal products or a visual story without building a grid layout.
- Event or series recap: Place event photos in sequence and set the timer to a few seconds per image for a hands-free slideshow.
FAQ
Is Helix Drift free to use?
Yes, Helix Drift is 100% free to download and use for both personal and commercial projects. You are allowed to edit the HTML and CSS and share the template.
How many images does Helix Drift include?
The template includes nine images with titles and descriptions in the markup. You swap these out for your own images to customize the gallery.
No. It is a single self-contained HTML file with no build step and no external libraries, so you only need a text editor and a browser to edit and preview it.
Is Helix Drift responsive?
Yes, the layout is fully responsive across mobile, tablet, and desktop, and it includes keyboard accessibility and reduced-motion support.
