How can I get a background video to play on hover in Webflow?

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September 22, 2023

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To get a background video to play on hover in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

Prepare your video: Before uploading the video to Webflow, make sure it is properly formatted for web playback. It's recommended to use an MP4 or WebM file with the H.264 or VP9 codec, respectively. Keep in mind that the file size should be optimized for faster loading on your website.
Upload the video to Webflow: In your Webflow project, open the Assets Panel and click on the "Upload a file" button to upload your video file. Once uploaded, select the file and copy its URL from the "Asset URL" field.
Add a video element: Place the video element on your page where you want the video to appear and configure its settings. Set the "Autoplay" option to "Off" and paste the video URL you copied in the "Video URL" field. Adjust other settings like loop and controls according to your needs.
Add a div block: Create a div block by dragging and dropping it onto your page. This div block will act as the container for your video and the trigger for the hover interaction.
Add hover interaction: Select the div block, go to the Interactions panel, and click on the "New Interactions" button. Choose the "Hover" trigger and click on the "+" icon next to "Affects" to add an action. Select the video element you added earlier, and set the action to "Play" to make the video play on hover.
Fine-tune the interaction: Adjust the timing and other settings of the hover interaction to create the desired effect. You can set the action to "Pause" on hover out to make the video stop playing when the cursor moves away.
Customize the design: Feel free to style the div block containing the video, such as adjusting its size, position, and adding other elements to enhance the visual interaction.

By following these steps, you can successfully get a background video to play on hover in Webflow.

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