How Do I Get the HTML Code From Webflow?
If you are using Webflow to build your website, you may find yourself needing to access the HTML code at some point. Whether it’s for further customization or to transfer your website to another platform, retrieving the HTML code from Webflow is a straightforward process. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to accomplish this task.
Step 1: Open Your Project
First and foremost, log in to your Webflow account and navigate to the project from which you want to extract the HTML code. Once you are on the project dashboard, click on the project name or thumbnail to open it.
Step 2: Access the Designer
Once inside your project, click on the “Designer” button located at the top right corner of your screen. This will take you to Webflow’s powerful visual design interface.
Step 3: Go to Project Settings
In the Designer interface, look for a gear icon in the left sidebar. This icon represents “Project Settings.” Click on it to proceed.
Exporting HTML Code
Now that we are in Project Settings, we have reached a crucial point where we can export our HTML code.
Step 4: Navigate to Export
In Project Settings, locate and click on “Export” in the left sidebar. This section allows you to customize various aspects of exporting your website’s code.
Step 5: Select Export Options
Under Export Options, choose whether you want to export all pages or only specific pages. Make sure that all necessary pages are selected if you choose “Specific Pages.” Additionally, select if you want CSS styles included in separate files or directly within each HTML file.
Note:
Make sure that all external scripts and assets required by your website are properly linked within the project. Otherwise, they might not function correctly when you export the HTML code.
Step 6: Click Export
Once you have made your selections, click on the “Export” button located at the bottom of the Export section. Webflow will then generate a ZIP file containing all the necessary HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files for your website.
Retrieving Your HTML Code
Now that you have exported your website’s code as a ZIP file, it’s time to retrieve the HTML code itself.
Step 7: Extract the ZIP File
Locate the ZIP file on your computer and extract its contents to a folder of your choice. This folder will contain all the necessary files for your website.
Step 8: Open the HTML File
Within the extracted folder, locate and open the main HTML file using a text editor of your choice. This file usually has a name like “index.html” or “home.html.” Opening it will reveal the actual HTML code that makes up your website.
Note:
While you can view and edit this HTML file directly, it is important to remember that any changes made here will not be reflected in Webflow unless you re-import them manually.
And there you have it! You now know how to retrieve the HTML code from Webflow. Whether you need it for customization purposes or to transfer your website elsewhere, this process should make it easy for you to access and work with your website’s underlying code.
Remember to always keep a backup of your original files before making any modifications or transferring them to another platform. This ensures that you can revert back if anything goes wrong during these processes.
Happy coding!