How do I fix the choppy mouse hover interaction and incorrect easing in Safari for an image filter in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To fix the choppy mouse hover interaction and incorrect easing in Safari for an image filter in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check if you're using hardware acceleration: Safari sometimes has issues with smooth animations if hardware acceleration is not enabled. Make sure the affected element has the "Hardware Acceleration" option checked in the interaction settings.

  2. Adjust the easing: The default easing in Webflow interactions may not always translate well to Safari. Try experimenting with different easing options to find the one that works best for your specific situation. Some options to try include "Ease-In-Out" and "Ease-Out-Back".

  3. Optimize your images: Large image sizes can contribute to choppy animations. It's important to optimize your images for the web, reducing their file size without sacrificing too much quality. Webflow has built-in image optimization features that you can use to ensure your images load efficiently.

  4. Use CSS transitions instead of interactions: In some cases, using CSS transitions instead of Webflow interactions can yield better results in terms of smoothness. Instead of using the interaction panel, you can apply CSS transitions directly to the element in the Webflow Designer or in the custom code editor.

  5. Disable other effects: If you have other visual effects or animations applied to the same element, they may be conflicting with the image filter animation. Try disabling or simplifying any other effects to see if it improves the smoothness of the hover interaction.

These steps should help you fix the choppy mouse hover interaction and incorrect easing in Safari for an image filter in Webflow. Remember to test your changes on different devices and browsers to ensure optimal performance.

Additional questions:

  1. How can I enable hardware acceleration in Webflow interactions?
  2. What are some recommended image optimization techniques for Webflow?
  3. Can I apply CSS transitions to elements in Webflow without using interactions?