How can I get a background video to play on mobile in Webflow, even if there is no audio track included?
To get a background video to play on mobile in Webflow, even without an audio track, you can follow these steps:
Choose a video file: Make sure you have a video file in a format that is compatible with mobile devices, such as mp4 or webm.
Prepare the video file: If the video file has an audio track, you can mute it using video editing software or online tools. This step is important because most mobile devices will not autoplay videos with an audio track.
Upload the video file to Webflow: Go to the Webflow Designer and open the site where you want to add the background video. In the Asset Manager, click on the "Upload Files" button and select your video file from your local drive.
Add a video element to the page: Drag and drop a video element onto your desired section or container where you want the background video to appear.
Configure the video element settings: With the video element selected, go to the Settings panel on the right-hand side of the Designer. In the video element settings, upload your video file by selecting it from the asset dropdown menu.
Enable autoplay and loop: Under the video settings, enable the "Autoplay" option to ensure that the video plays automatically when the page loads. Additionally, you can enable the "Loop" option to make the video repeat continuously.
Set a poster frame: A poster frame is a static image that is displayed before the video starts playing. To set a poster frame, upload an image asset in the video settings, which will be displayed on devices that don't support autoplay, or before the video loads.
Adjust the video's position and sizing: To make the video cover the entire background, you can change the video element's position to "Absolute" and set its top, left, width, and height values to "0". Additionally, you can adjust the object-fit and object-position properties to control how the video is scaled and positioned within its container.
Preview and publish: Preview your site in the Webflow Designer or by accessing the published URL to see how the background video behaves on mobile devices. If everything looks good, publish your site to make it live.
By following these steps, you can get a background video to play on mobile devices in Webflow, even if there is no audio track included. Remember to test your website on different mobile devices to ensure compatibility and usability.
Additional questions:
- How do I set up an autoplaying background video in Webflow?
- Can I add a background video with sound in Webflow?
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