How can I make a background video in Webflow 100% width?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make a background video in Webflow 100% width, you can follow these steps:

  1. Upload your video: First, you need to upload your video file to your Webflow project. You can do this by going to the "Assets" tab in the Webflow Designer and clicking on the "Upload" button to select and upload your video file.

  2. Add a section: Next, you need to add a section to your web page where you want the background video to be displayed. To do this, go to the "Add panel" in the Webflow Designer and choose the "Section" element. Drag and drop the section element onto your web page.

  3. Set the section dimensions: With the section selected, go to the right sidebar and click on the "Settings" tab. Set the width and height to 100% so that the section expands to the full width and height of the browser viewport.

  4. Add a video element: Inside the section, add a video element by dragging and dropping the "Video" element from the "Add panel". You can position and adjust the size of the video element as needed.

  5. Configure the video settings: With the video element selected, go to the right sidebar and click on the "Settings" tab. Here, you can set the source of the video by either linking to an external video URL or selecting an uploaded video from the Webflow assets.

  6. Set the video as a background: To make the video a background, click on the "Position" dropdown in the video settings and select "Fixed". This will ensure that the video remains fixed in the background as the rest of the content scrolls.

  7. Enable full width: To make the video stretch to the full width of the section, set the "Width" property to 100%.

  8. Adjust other settings: You can also adjust other video settings like autoplay, loop, and mute, based on your requirements. These settings can be found in the right sidebar under the "Settings" tab.

  9. Preview and publish: Finally, preview your web page to see the background video in action. If everything looks good, publish your project to make the background video live on your website.

By following these steps, you can create a background video that spans 100% of the width in Webflow. Remember to optimize your video file size for faster loading times and ensure compatibility with various devices and browsers.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I upload a video file to my Webflow project?
  2. Can I use an external video URL for the background video in Webflow?
  3. How can I optimize my background video for better performance in Webflow?