How can I make the background image inside a column zoom on hover in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make the background image inside a column zoom on hover in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Select the column where you want to apply the zoom effect.
  2. Navigate to the Styles panel on the right-hand side.
  3. Under the Background section, click on the "+" button to add a new background image.
  4. Upload or choose an image from your media library.
  5. Adjust the position, size, and repeat options as desired.
  6. Scroll down and toggle on the Hover state option.
  7. Go back to the Background section and click on the "+" button again to add a new background image for the hover state.
  8. Upload or choose an image for the hover state.
  9. Adjust the position, size, and repeat options for the hover state image.
  10. Scroll up and click on the Transforms section.
  11. Increase the Scale value to zoom in on the image. You can experiment with different values depending on the level of zoom effect you want to achieve.
  12. Preview and test the hover effect on your website to ensure it looks as desired.

Note: Keep in mind that this method can only be applied to background images within a column, not images placed inside other elements like divs or sections.

By following these steps, you can successfully create a zoom effect on the background image inside a column on hover in Webflow.

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