Are you tired of the same old static backgrounds on your website? Do you want to add a touch of interactivity and visual appeal to your web pages?
If so, then you’re in luck! In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of putting a video as a background on Webflow.
Why Use Video Backgrounds?
Video backgrounds have become increasingly popular in web design due to their ability to grab visitors’ attention and create a visually stunning experience. They can help convey your brand’s message and engage users in a unique way. By incorporating a video as your website’s background, you can set the tone for your content and make it more memorable.
Getting Started
Before we dive into the steps, make sure you have an account on Webflow and access to the project where you want to add the video background. If you don’t have an account yet, go ahead and sign up – it’s free!
Step 1: Upload Your Video
The first step is to upload your video file to Webflow. You can do this by navigating to the “Assets” section of your project and clicking on the “Upload” button.
Select the video file from your computer and wait for it to finish uploading. Once uploaded, Webflow will automatically convert it into different formats for optimal playback across various devices.
Step 2: Add a Section
Next, let’s create a section where we’ll place our video background. Sections are commonly used in web design to divide content into different areas or blocks. To add a section, insert the following HTML code:
<section>
<!-- Your content goes here -->
</section>
Feel free to customize the section by adding a class or ID attribute if needed. This will allow you to style the section later using CSS.
Step 3: Add a Video Element
Now it’s time to add the video element itself. Within your section, insert the following HTML code:
<video autoplay loop muted playsinline>
<source src="path/to/your/video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
<!-- If you have multiple video formats, add additional <source> elements -->
</video>
Here, we use the <video> element to embed our video. The autoplay, loop, and muted attributes ensure that the video plays automatically, repeats infinitely, and has no sound. The playsinline attribute enables inline playback on iOS devices.
Note that you need to replace “path/to/your/video.mp4” with the actual path to your video file in Webflow’s asset manager.
Step 4: Styling Your Video Background
Your video background should now be visible on your website, but it might not look perfect just yet. To make it fit nicely within your section and adjust its appearance, you can add some custom CSS styles. Here’s an example of how you can style your video background:
In this CSS snippet, we set the section to be the size of the viewport (100vh) and hide any overflow. The video element is positioned absolutely within the section and set to cover the entire area using object-fit: cover;. Feel free to experiment with these styles to achieve your desired look.
Step 5: Publish Your Changes
Once you’re satisfied with your video background, don’t forget to publish your changes in Webflow. This will make your video background live and visible to all visitors of your website.
Conclusion
Adding a video as a background on Webflow can bring a new level of visual appeal and interactivity to your website. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily incorporate this exciting feature into your own web projects. So go ahead, get creative, and make your website stand out from the crowd!
Note: Ensure that you have the necessary rights or permissions for any videos used on your website to avoid any copyright issues.