How Do I Blur the Background in Webflow?

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Do you want to add a touch of professionalism and sophistication to your website? One way to achieve this is by blurring the background.

Blurring the background can help draw attention to the foreground content and make your web design stand out. In this tutorial, we will explore how you can blur the background in Webflow, a popular visual web development platform.

Method 1: Using CSS Filters

If you want to apply a simple blur effect to your background, you can use CSS filters. The backdrop-filter property allows us to apply filters directly to the background of an element. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Create a new section: In Webflow, open your project and navigate to the page where you want to add the blurred background. Insert a new section by clicking on the “+” button in the Navigator panel.

  2. Add a div block: Within the newly created section, add a div block.

    This div block will serve as our container for both the foreground and background elements.

  3. Add content: Add your desired content within the div block. This could be text, images, buttons, or any other elements that you want to display in front of the blurred background.

  4. Add a class name: Select the div block and give it a unique class name by typing it in the “Class” field in the Styles panel.

  5. Add custom code: Open up the Custom Code tab under Project Settings and click on “Add Head Code”. Paste the following code snippet:

  
    .your-class-name {
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }

Replace .your-class-name with the class name you assigned to the div block in step 4. The blur(8px) value determines the intensity of the blur effect. Feel free to adjust this value to your preference.

Method 2: Using Image Backgrounds

If you want more control over the background image, you can use an actual image instead of applying a filter. Here’s how:

  1. Add an image element: Within your section, add an Image element. You can upload an image directly from your computer or choose one from your Webflow asset library.

  2. Add a div block: Drag and drop a div block onto the canvas, right below the Image element.

    This div block will hold your foreground content.

  3. Add content: Add any desired content within the div block, just like in Method 1.

  4. Add custom code: Select the section containing both the Image element and div block. Go to the Custom Code tab under Styles and paste in this code snippet:

  
    .your-section-class-name {
      background-image: url('path-to-your-image.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      filter: blur(8px);
    }

Replace .your-section-class-name with the class name of your section, and ‘path-to-your-image.jpg’ with the actual path to your background image. Again, you can adjust the blur(8px) value to change the intensity of the blur effect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored two different methods for blurring the background in Webflow. Whether you prefer using CSS filters or applying a blur effect to an actual image, both methods can help you achieve a stylish and professional look for your website. Experiment with different blur intensities and background images to find the perfect balance for your design.

Now go ahead and give it a try! Blur that background and make your website shine!