Are you looking to add a background video to your website built on Webflow? Adding a background video can be a great way to make your website more visually appealing and engaging. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to put a background video on Webflow.
Step 1: Prepare Your Video
Before you start adding a background video to your Webflow site, you need to make sure you have the video file ready. The video should be in a format that is supported by web browsers, such as MP4, WebM, or Ogg.
Additionally, keep in mind that the size of the video file can affect the loading time of your website. It’s recommended to compress the video without compromising its quality.
Step 2: Upload Your Video
Once you have prepared your video file, log in to your Webflow account and open the project where you want to add the background video. Next, navigate to the Assets panel and click on “Upload” to upload your video file.
Step 3: Add an HTML Embed Element
To add a background video on Webflow, we will use an HTML Embed element. Drag and drop an HTML Embed element from the Elements panel onto the section or container where you want the background video to appear.
Note:
Make sure that there is no content inside this section or container as it will be covered by the background video.
Step 4: Insert Video Code
In order to embed your uploaded video as a background element, you need to insert some code into the HTML Embed element. Double-click on the HTML Embed element and paste in the following code:
<video autoplay loop muted playsinline> <source src="[video-url]" type="video/[format]"> </video>
Replace [video-url] with the actual URL of your uploaded video file and [format] with the appropriate video format extension (e.g., mp4, webm, ogg).
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The autoplay, loop, and muted attributes are used to ensure that the video plays automatically, loops continuously, and has no sound.
Step 5: Adjust Video Settings
After inserting the video code, you can further customize the appearance and behavior of your background video. To access these settings, select the HTML Embed element and go to the Settings panel.
- Position: Choose whether you want the video to be fixed in place or scroll with the content by selecting “Fixed” or “Scroll” from the Position dropdown.
- Cover: Enable this option if you want the video to cover the entire section or container. This ensures that the video scales proportionally without black bars.
- Opacity: Adjust the opacity level of the video using a slider. This can be useful if you want to have some content overlaid on top of the background video.
Step 6: Publish Your Changes
Once you have configured all the desired settings for your background video, remember to publish your changes for them to take effect on your live website. Click on “Publish” in Webflow’s top navigation bar to make your website updates go live.
Congratulations! You have successfully added a background video to your Webflow website. Take some time to preview your website and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the video looks and behaves as intended.
Remember, adding a background video can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your website, but it’s important to use it sparingly and consider the impact on page loading times. Make sure the video content is relevant and enhances the overall user experience.
That’s it! Now you know how to put a background video on Webflow. Happy designing!