How can I remove the black bars that appear when embedding a video in Webflow?

When embedding a video in Webflow, you may sometimes encounter black bars that appear around the video player. These bars occur when the size of the video player does not match the aspect ratio of the video itself. To remove these black bars and ensure that your video displays properly, follow these steps:

1. Determine the aspect ratio of your video: To remove the black bars, you need to know the aspect ratio of your video. The aspect ratio is the ratio of the video's width to its height. Common aspect ratios include 16:9 (widescreen) and 4:3 (standard).

2. Adjust the video container: In Webflow, locate the element or container where you have embedded the video. This could be a Div block, a Section, or any other element.

3. Set the aspect ratio: Apply CSS to the video container to set its aspect ratio to match that of the video. You can do this by using the padding-bottom property. The value of padding-bottom should be calculated based on the aspect ratio. Here's how to calculate it:

   • For a 16:9 aspect ratio, divide the height by the width and multiply the result by 100. For example, if the height is 9 and the width is 16, the calculation would be (9/16) * 100, resulting in a padding-bottom value of 56.25%.
   • For a 4:3 aspect ratio, the calculation would be (3/4) * 100, resulting in a padding-bottom value of 75%.

4. Apply the CSS: Add the following CSS to the video container:

position: relative;padding-bottom: {aspect ratio value}%;overflow: hidden;

1. Style the video: Apply CSS to the embedded video to fill the container and remove any remaining black bars. Use the following CSS:

position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;width: 100%;height: 100%;

By following these steps, you can ensure that your embedded video in Webflow displays without any black bars, providing a seamless viewing experience for your visitors.

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