How can I resize images in a collection list on Webflow while maintaining their aspect ratio?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To resize images in a collection list on Webflow while maintaining their aspect ratio, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open your Webflow project: Log in to Webflow and open the project where you want to resize the images in the collection list.

  2. Navigate to the Collection List: Go to the page where you have the collection list and select the collection list element you want to work with.

  3. Access the Collection List settings: In the right panel, under the "Element Settings" tab, click on the gear icon next to the collection list.

  4. Create a Div block inside the Collection List: Inside the collection list, add a new Div block element by clicking on the "+" icon and selecting "Div block".

  5. Place the image inside the Div block: Drag and drop the image element into the Div block that you just created.

  6. Set the width and height of the Div block: With the Div block selected, go to the styles panel on the right side and set the desired width and height for the Div block. Make sure to choose a size that maintains the aspect ratio of the image.

  7. Apply the appropriate image settings: With the image element selected, you can adjust the settings to control how the image behaves within the Div block. Here are a few options:

  • Fit: You can choose whether the image should fit inside the Div block without cropping,by selecting "Fit" from the "Object Fit" dropdown in the styles panel. This will retain the aspect ratio of the image.

  • Position: If you want to control the placement of the image within the Div block, you can choose a position from the "Object Position" dropdown. This will determine how the image is aligned within the Div block.

  • Minimum and maximum width: You can also set the minimum and maximum width of the image to ensure it stays within your desired size range. This option is available in the dimensions section of the styles panel.

  1. Preview and adjust: After setting the image and Div block properties, you can use the preview mode to see how it looks. If necessary, go back and adjust the sizes or positions until you achieve the desired result.

By following these steps, you will be able to resize images in a collection list on Webflow while maintaining their aspect ratio. This will ensure that the images displayed in the collection list appear proportional and visually pleasing.

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