How can I play videos full screen in a div or slider in Webflow without using them as a background video?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To play videos fullscreen in a div or slider in Webflow without using them as a background video, you can follow these steps:

  1. Prepare the videos: Make sure you have the videos you want to use in a compatible format (such as MP4 or WebM) and that they are hosted on a platform like YouTube or Vimeo. Alternatively, you can upload the videos directly to Webflow.

  2. Add an Embed component: In your Webflow project, go to the page where you want to display the videos. Add a div or a slider component to the page, depending on your desired layout.

  3. Get the embed code: Go to the video hosting platform (YouTube, Vimeo, or your cloud storage) and locate the share or embed button for the video you want to use. Click on it and copy the provided embed code.

  4. Paste the embed code: In Webflow, select the div or slider component you added earlier. Insert an Embed component inside it. This component allows you to embed HTML or code snippets directly into your Webflow project.

  5. Customize the embedded video: Paste the embed code you copied in step 3 into the embed component. If needed, adjust the width and height of the embedded video to match the dimensions of your div or slider. You can do this by modifying the attributes within the embed code.

  6. Preview and adjust: Preview your project to see the videos playing fullscreen within the div or slider. If necessary, make adjustments to the size and positioning of the div or slider to achieve the desired visual effect.

By following these steps, you can easily play videos fullscreen in a div or slider in Webflow. This method offers flexibility and control over the placement and display of videos on your website, without relying on background video functionality.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I resize videos in Webflow without affecting the aspect ratio?
  2. Can I autoplay videos in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to add video captions or subtitles in Webflow?