How can I resize a Twitch stream embed on Webflow so that it properly displays on portrait mobile?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To properly resize a Twitch stream embed on Webflow for portrait view on mobile devices, you can follow these steps:

  1. Identify the Twitch stream embed code: Firstly, you'll need to locate the Twitch stream embed code that you have added to your Webflow project. This code is typically provided by Twitch and typically starts with <iframe>.

  2. Modify the iframe width and height: Once you have located the embed code, you need to modify the width and height attributes of the <iframe> element. By default, the width and height values might be set to fixed pixel dimensions, which can cause issues on mobile devices with different screen sizes and orientations.

    • Change the width: Replace the fixed pixel width value with a percentage value to make the embed fluid and responsive. For example, you can set the width to 100% to span the full width of the parent container.

    • Adjust the height: To ensure the Twitch stream fits properly on a portrait mobile view, it's recommended to set the height to a fixed pixel value that works well for most devices. You can experiment with different values like 400px or 500px and adjust it based on your specific design and content needs.

  3. Add CSS styling: To further enhance the responsiveness and appearance of the Twitch stream embed on portrait mobile, you can add custom CSS styling to the embed or its container. This allows you to control additional design aspects like aspect ratio, padding, margins, etc.

    • Aspect ratio: To maintain a consistent aspect ratio regardless of the device, you can use CSS padding or intrinsic aspect ratio techniques. For example, to achieve a 16:9 aspect ratio, you can set the padding-bottom property of the embed container to 56.25% (9 divided by 16 multiplied by 100).

    • Margin and padding: If needed, you can adjust the margin and padding values to ensure proper spacing and alignment within your Webflow layout.

  4. Test and preview: Lastly, it's essential to test the resized Twitch stream embed on different mobile devices and orientations to ensure it displays properly. Use the Webflow preview feature or publish the site to a temporary domain to verify the responsiveness.

By following these steps, you can resize the Twitch stream embed on Webflow to properly display on portrait mobile views, ensuring a seamless experience for your users.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I add a Twitch stream embed code to Webflow?
  2. What are some other techniques to make embeds responsive on Webflow?
  3. Are there any Webflow integrations or plugins specifically designed for Twitch integration?