# Carousel
URL: https://ark-ui.com/docs/components/carousel
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chakra-ui/ark/refs/heads/main/website/src/content/pages/components/carousel.mdx
An interactive slideshow component for cycling through elements.
---
## Anatomy
```tsx
```
## Examples
**Example: basic**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const images = [
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/1/500/300', alt: 'Nature landscape', index: 0 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/2/500/300', alt: 'City skyline', index: 1 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/3/500/300', alt: 'Mountain view', index: 2 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/4/500/300', alt: 'Ocean sunset', index: 3 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/5/500/300', alt: 'Forest path', index: 4 },
];
export component Basic() {
{'←'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
{'→'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
}
```
### Controlled
To create a controlled Carousel component, you can manage the state of the carousel using the `page` prop and update it
when the `onPageChange` event handler is called:
**Example: controlled**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import { track } from 'ripple';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const images = [
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/1/500/300', alt: 'Nature landscape', index: 0 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/2/500/300', alt: 'City skyline', index: 1 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/3/500/300', alt: 'Mountain view', index: 2 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/4/500/300', alt: 'Ocean sunset', index: 3 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/5/500/300', alt: 'Forest path', index: 4 },
];
export component Controlled() {
let page = track(0);
{
@page = e.page;
}}
>
{'←'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
{'→'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
}
```
### Root Provider
An alternative way to control the carousel is to use the `RootProvider` component and the `useCarousel` hook. This way
you can access the state and methods from outside the component.
**Example: root-provider**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import { useCarousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const images = [
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/1/500/300', alt: 'Nature landscape', index: 0 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/2/500/300', alt: 'City skyline', index: 1 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/3/500/300', alt: 'Mountain view', index: 2 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/4/500/300', alt: 'Ocean sunset', index: 3 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/5/500/300', alt: 'Forest path', index: 4 },
];
export component RootProvider() {
const carousel = useCarousel({ slideCount: images.length });
{'←'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
{'→'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
}
```
### Autoplay
Pass the `autoplay` and `loop` props to `Carousel.Root` to make the carousel play automatically.
**Example: autoplay**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const images = [
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/1/500/300', alt: 'Nature landscape', index: 0 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/2/500/300', alt: 'City skyline', index: 1 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/3/500/300', alt: 'Mountain view', index: 2 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/4/500/300', alt: 'Ocean sunset', index: 3 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/5/500/300', alt: 'Forest path', index: 4 },
];
export component Autoplay() {
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
{'‹'}{'⏸'}{'›'}
}
```
### Pause on Hover
This feature isn't built-in, but you can use the `play()` and `pause()` methods from `Carousel.Context` to implement
pause on hover.
**Example: pause-on-hover**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const images = [
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/1/500/300', alt: 'Nature landscape', index: 0 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/2/500/300', alt: 'City skyline', index: 1 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/3/500/300', alt: 'Mountain view', index: 2 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/4/500/300', alt: 'Ocean sunset', index: 3 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/5/500/300', alt: 'Forest path', index: 4 },
];
export component PauseOnHover() {
component children({ context }) {
{'Autoplay is: '}
{@context.isPlaying ? 'playing' : 'paused'}
}
component children({ context }) {
{
@context.pause();
}}
onPointerLeave={() => {
@context.play();
}}
>
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
}
```
### Thumbnail Indicators
Replace default indicator dots with image thumbnails. Render each thumbnail inside `Carousel.Indicator` to create a
visual preview of each slide:
**Example: thumbnail-indicator**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const images = [
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/1/500/300', alt: 'Nature landscape', index: 0 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/2/500/300', alt: 'City skyline', index: 1 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/3/500/300', alt: 'Mountain view', index: 2 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/4/500/300', alt: 'Ocean sunset', index: 3 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/5/500/300', alt: 'Forest path', index: 4 },
];
export component ThumbnailIndicator() {
{'←'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
{'→'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
}
```
### Vertical
Add the `orientation="vertical"` prop to `Carousel.Root` to switch the carousel to vertical scrolling. This can be
helpful for displaying vertical galleries or content feeds.
**Example: vertical**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const images = [
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/1/500/300', alt: 'Nature landscape', index: 0 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/2/500/300', alt: 'City skyline', index: 1 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/3/500/300', alt: 'Mountain view', index: 2 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/4/500/300', alt: 'Ocean sunset', index: 3 },
{ src: 'https://picsum.photos/seed/5/500/300', alt: 'Forest path', index: 4 },
];
export component Vertical() {
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
{'↑'}
for (const image of images; key image.index) {
}
{'↓'}
}
```
### Dynamic
Manage slides dynamically by storing them in state and syncing the carousel page. Pass the `page` prop and
`onPageChange` handler to `Carousel.Root`, and update `slideCount` when slides are added or removed. This demonstrates
bidirectional state synchronization between your component state and the carousel.
**Example: dynamic-slides**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import { track } from 'ripple';
import button from 'styles/button.module.css';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
export component DynamicSlides() {
let slides = track([0, 1, 2, 3, 4]);
let page = track(0);
{
@page = e.page;
}}
>
for (const index of @slides; key index) {
{'Slide '}
{index + 1}
}
{'←'}
for (const index of @slides; key index) {
}
{'→'}
}
```
### Scroll to Slide
Use `Carousel.Context` to access the carousel API and call `api.scrollToIndex(index)` to programmatically navigate to a
specific slide. This is useful for creating custom navigation or jump-to-slide functionality.
**Example: scroll-to**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import button from 'styles/button.module.css';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const slides = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4];
export component ScrollTo() {
component children({ context }) {
}
for (const index of slides; key index) {
{'Slide '}
{index + 1}
}
{'←'}{'→'}
for (const index of slides; key index) {
}
}
```
### Slides Per Page
Display multiple slides simultaneously by setting the `slidesPerPage` prop on `Carousel.Root`. Use `api.pageSnapPoints`
from `Carousel.Context` to render the correct number of indicators based on pages rather than individual slides. Add the
`spacing` prop to control the gap between slides.
**Example: slides-per-page**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const slides = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
const pageIndicators = [0, 1, 2];
export component SlidesPerPage() {
{'←'}{'→'}
for (const index of slides; key index) {
{'Slide '}
{index + 1}
}
for (const index of pageIndicators; key index) {
}
}
```
### Spacing
Control the gap between slides using the `spacing` prop on `Carousel.Root`. Combine it with `slidesPerPage` to create
layouts that show partial previews of adjacent slides.
**Example: spacing**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const slides = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
export component Spacing() {
{'spacing=\'48px\''}
for (const index of slides; key index) {
{index + 1}
}
{'←'}
component children({ context }) {
for (const snapPoint of @context.pageSnapPoints; key snapPoint) {
}
}
{'→'}
}
```
### Variable Sizes
To allow slides with different widths, set the `autoSize` prop on `Carousel.Root`. This lets each `Carousel.Item` define
its own width, and the carousel will adjust automatically. You can also use the `snapAlign` prop on individual items to
control where each one snaps into view.
**Example: variable-size**
```ripple
import { Carousel } from 'ark-ripple/carousel';
import styles from 'styles/carousel.module.css';
const items = [
{ id: '1', width: '120px', label: 'Small', index: 0 },
{ id: '2', width: '200px', label: 'Medium Size', index: 1 },
{ id: '3', width: '80px', label: 'XS', index: 2 },
{ id: '4', width: '250px', label: 'Large Content Here', index: 3 },
{ id: '5', width: '150px', label: 'Regular', index: 4 },
];
export component VariableSize() {
{'←'}{'→'}
for (const item of items; key item.id) {
{item.label}
}
component children({ context }) {
for (const snapPoint of @context.pageSnapPoints; key snapPoint) {
}
}
}
```
## API Reference
### Props
**Component API Reference**
**Root Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `slideCount` | `number` | Yes | The total number of slides.
Useful for SSR to render the initial ating the snap points. |
| `allowMouseDrag` | `boolean` | No | Whether to allow scrolling via dragging with mouse |
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
| `autoplay` | `boolean | { delay: number }` | No | Whether to scroll automatically. The default delay is 4000ms. |
| `autoSize` | `boolean` | No | Whether to enable variable width slides. |
| `defaultPage` | `number` | No | The initial page to scroll to when rendered.
Use when you don't need to control the page of the carousel. |
| `ids` | `Partial<{
root: string
item: (index: number) => string
itemGroup: string
nextTrigger: string
prevTrigger: string
indicatorGroup: string
indicator: (index: number) => string
}>` | No | The ids of the elements in the carousel. Useful for composition. |
| `inViewThreshold` | `number | number[]` | No | The threshold for determining if an item is in view. |
| `loop` | `boolean` | No | Whether the carousel should loop around. |
| `onAutoplayStatusChange` | `(details: AutoplayStatusDetails) => void` | No | Function called when the autoplay status changes. |
| `onDragStatusChange` | `(details: DragStatusDetails) => void` | No | Function called when the drag status changes. |
| `onPageChange` | `(details: PageChangeDetails) => void` | No | Function called when the page changes. |
| `orientation` | `'horizontal' | 'vertical'` | No | The orientation of the element. |
| `padding` | `string` | No | Defines the extra space added around the scrollable area,
enabling nearby items to remain partially in view. |
| `page` | `number` | No | The controlled page of the carousel. |
| `slidesPerMove` | `number | 'auto'` | No | The number of slides to scroll at a time.
When set to `auto`, the number of slides to scroll is determined by the
`slidesPerPage` property. |
| `slidesPerPage` | `number` | No | The number of slides to show at a time. |
| `snapType` | `'proximity' | 'mandatory'` | No | The snap type of the item. |
| `spacing` | `string` | No | The amount of space between items. |
| `translations` | `IntlTranslations` | No | The localized messages to use. |
**Root Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | root |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the carousel |
**Root CSS Variables:**
| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `--slides-per-page` | The number of slides visible per page |
| `--slide-spacing` | The spacing between slides |
| `--slide-item-size` | The calculated size of each slide item |
**AutoplayIndicator Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
| `fallback` | `string | number | bigint | boolean | ReactElement> | Iterable | ReactPortal | Promise<...>` | No | The fallback content to render when autoplay is paused. |
**AutoplayTrigger Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
**AutoplayTrigger Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | autoplay-trigger |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the autoplaytrigger |
| `[data-pressed]` | Present when pressed |
**Control Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
**Control Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | control |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the control |
**IndicatorGroup Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
**IndicatorGroup Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | indicator-group |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the indicatorgroup |
**Indicator Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `index` | `number` | Yes | The index of the indicator. |
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
| `readOnly` | `boolean` | No | Whether the indicator is read only. |
**Indicator Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | indicator |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the indicator |
| `[data-index]` | The index of the item |
| `[data-readonly]` | Present when read-only |
| `[data-current]` | Present when current |
**ItemGroup Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
**ItemGroup Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | item-group |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the item |
| `[data-dragging]` | Present when in the dragging state |
**Item Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `index` | `number` | Yes | The index of the item. |
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
| `snapAlign` | `'center' | 'start' | 'end'` | No | The snap alignment of the item. |
**Item Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | item |
| `[data-index]` | The index of the item |
| `[data-inview]` | Present when in viewport |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the item |
**NextTrigger Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
**NextTrigger Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | next-trigger |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the nexttrigger |
**PrevTrigger Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
**PrevTrigger Data Attributes:**
| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| `[data-scope]` | carousel |
| `[data-part]` | prev-trigger |
| `[data-orientation]` | The orientation of the prevtrigger |
**ProgressText Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
**RootProvider Props:**
| Prop | Type | Required | Description |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| `value` | `UseCarouselReturn` | Yes | |
| `asChild` | `boolean` | No | Use the provided child element as the default rendered element, combining their props and behavior. |
### Context
**API:**
| Property | Type | Description |
|----------|------|-------------|
| `page` | `number` | The current index of the carousel |
| `pageSnapPoints` | `number[]` | The current snap points of the carousel |
| `isPlaying` | `boolean` | Whether the carousel is auto playing |
| `isDragging` | `boolean` | Whether the carousel is being dragged. This only works when `draggable` is true. |
| `canScrollNext` | `boolean` | Whether the carousel is can scroll to the next view |
| `canScrollPrev` | `boolean` | Whether the carousel is can scroll to the previous view |
| `scrollToIndex` | `(index: number, instant?: boolean) => void` | Function to scroll to a specific item index |
| `scrollTo` | `(page: number, instant?: boolean) => void` | Function to scroll to a specific page |
| `scrollNext` | `(instant?: boolean) => void` | Function to scroll to the next page |
| `scrollPrev` | `(instant?: boolean) => void` | Function to scroll to the previous page |
| `getProgress` | `() => number` | Returns the current scroll progress as a percentage |
| `getProgressText` | `() => string` | Returns the progress text |
| `play` | `VoidFunction` | Function to start/resume autoplay |
| `pause` | `VoidFunction` | Function to pause autoplay |
| `isInView` | `(index: number) => boolean` | Whether the item is in view |
| `refresh` | `VoidFunction` | Function to re-compute the snap points
and clamp the page |
## Accessibility
Complies with the [Carousel WAI-ARIA design pattern](https://www.w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/patterns/carousel/).