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Transform-origin: where a card rotates from

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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In brief

transform-origin sets the origin of transformations. During rotation, center and top left produce different visible paths even with the same angle.

Useful to know

transform-origin sets the origin of transformations. During rotation, center and top left produce different visible paths even with the same angle. [1]

For a folding card, choose the intended pivot before tuning the motion. Changing the origin does not itself add an animation or move content in normal flow.

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For further detail and to check the information:

  1. [1] MDN — CSS transform-origin ↗