Frosted Image

Interactive frosted glass image effect. Hover to reveal hidden areas through a magical ice layer that regenerates automatically. Perfect for creating mysterious, engaging visuals that draw visitors in.

Why it works:Static images are forgettable. This creates an interactive experience where visitors actively discover your content. The frosted effect adds a layer of mystery—people can't help but hover to see what's underneath. It's like scratching off a lottery ticket, but for your website.

What you get:

• Magical hover reveal - Touch or hover to melt away the frost and reveal the image underneath

• Smart grid system - Up to 80x80 hover areas for precise, responsive interaction

• Auto-regenerating frost - Ice reforms automatically after visitors stop interacting

• Customizable density - Adjust frost amount from subtle mist (0%) to full ice block (100%)

• Regeneration timing - Control how quickly the frost reforms (0.1s to 5s delay)

• Border radius control - Perfectly rounded corners from 0px to 64px

• Snowflake cursor - Custom ❄ cursor that makes every hover feel magical

• Smooth animations - CSS transitions with randomized fade timing for natural reveal

• Touch-friendly - Works perfectly on mobile with touch gestures

• Performance optimized - SVG filters with contain: layout paint for smooth 60fps interaction

• Brand customization - Works with any image and adapts to your site's aesthetic

• No dependencies - Pure CSS and SVG filters, no extra libraries

• Responsive design - Scales beautifully across all devices

• CMS ready - Easy to connect to dynamic image sources

Great for:

• Hero sections that grab attention immediately

• Product photography with interactive reveals

• Portfolio galleries where visitors discover your work

• Storytelling sections that unfold gradually

• Mystery-themed websites or campaigns

• Luxury brand experiences that feel premium

• Educational content with progressive reveals

• Interactive landing pages that increase dwell time

Why this beats basic hover effects:Simple opacity fades are predictable. This creates genuine curiosity—visitors want to explore every corner to see the full image. The regenerating frost encourages multiple interactions, keeping people engaged longer. It's not just an effect; it's an experience that makes your site memorable.

Technical stuff (for the curious):Advanced SVG filters create realistic frost with turbulence displacement and component transfers. CSS Grid powers the hover detection with precise mapping. Mix-blend-mode creates the melt effect. Pure CSS for performance, TypeScript for reliability. HiDPI ready with object-fit: cover.

Setup:

1. Add component to your project

2. Upload or paste your image URL

3. Set the frost density (0-100%)

4. Adjust grid size for interaction precision (1-80 areas)

5. Choose border radius for your design

6. Enable auto-regenerate and set timing

7. Done

No coding. Instant magic.

Pro tip: Use a 30x30 grid for desktop and let it auto-scale on mobile. Set frost to 70-80% for maximum mystery without frustration. Pair with subtle background animations to enhance the wintery atmosphere.

Stop showing static images. Let visitors uncover your content one frosty hover at a time.