Are you looking to add a background image to your website built on Webflow? Background images can be a great way to add visual appeal and enhance the overall design of your website. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to put a background image on Webflow.
Step 1: Prepare Your Image
Before you start, make sure you have an image ready that you want to use as the background for your website. It is recommended to choose an image that is high-resolution and relevant to your website’s theme or purpose.
Step 2: Accessing the Designer
To access the Webflow Designer, log in to your Webflow account and select the project you want to work on. Once inside the designer, locate the page or section where you want to add the background image.
Step 3: Adding a Section
In order to add a background image, we need to create a section first. A section acts as a container for elements on your page and allows you to apply different styles including background images.
- Click on the Add element button from the left sidebar.
- Select Section from the list of available elements.
- Determine where you want to place the section and click to insert it onto your canvas.
Step 4: Applying Background Image
To apply a background image within the section:
- Select the desired section by clicking on it.
You will notice that it gets highlighted and the settings for the section appear in the right sidebar. - Scroll down to the Background Image section in the right sidebar.
- Click on the Add image button to upload your background image from your computer.
- Select the uploaded image from the media library or upload a new one.
- Adjust the position, size, or other settings of the background image as per your preference.
Step 5: Preview and Publish
Preview your website to see how the background image looks in action. If everything looks good, go ahead and Publish your site to make it live on the internet!
Congratulations! You have successfully added a background image to your website on Webflow.
Remember that you can always go back and edit or change your background image if needed. Experiment with different images and styles to find what works best for your website design.
We hope this tutorial was helpful in guiding you through the process of adding a background image on Webflow. Stay tuned for more tutorials on Webflow and other web design tips!