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How can I create a HTML Video embed that only loads on desktop and not on mobile using Webflow?

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September 22, 2023
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To create an HTML video embed that only loads on desktop and not on mobile using Webflow, you can follow these steps:

  1. Add a Video Element: In the Webflow Designer, drag and drop a Video element onto your page where you want the video to be displayed.

  2. Choose the Desktop Visibility: With the Video element selected, go to the settings panel on the right-hand side. Under the "Visibility" section, you will find three icons representing mobile, tablet, and desktop views. Click on the desktop icon to set the visibility for desktop only.

  3. Add the Embed Code: Obtain the HTML video embed code from your preferred video hosting platform (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo). It should be in the format <iframe src="YOUR_VIDEO_URL"></iframe> or <video><source src="YOUR_VIDEO_URL"></video>.

  4. Paste the Embed Code: Return to the Webflow Designer and paste the embed code into the Video element. You can do this by double-clicking on the Video element or selecting it and clicking the settings (gear) icon.

  5. Adjust Sizing and Positioning: Resize and position the Video element to fit your design. You can use the handles on the video element or adjust its dimensions in the settings panel.

  6. Test on Different Devices: Preview and test your website on different devices to ensure that the video only loads on desktop and remains hidden on mobile.

By setting the visibility of the Video element to desktop-only, you ensure that the video will only be visible on desktop devices. This optimization is useful for improving page load times and mobile user experience.

Additional tip: When embedding videos, always remember to compress and optimize the video files for web to minimize file size and improve loading speed.

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