Does anyone have experience with implementing a custom mouse cursor using gif, png, jpg, or possibly svg in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to implement a custom mouse cursor using various image formats such as GIF, PNG, JPG, or even SVG in Webflow. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Prepare your custom cursor image: Create or find an image that you want to use as your custom cursor. Ensure that the image is in one of the supported formats (GIF, PNG, JPG, or SVG) and that it has a transparent background if you want the cursor to appear as a unique shape.

  2. Upload the image to Webflow: In your Webflow project, go to the Assets Panel and upload the image you want to use as your custom cursor. Make sure to give it a descriptive name.

  3. Add a custom CSS class to an element: Select an appropriate element on your Webflow page where you want the custom cursor to be applied. It can be the body element to have the custom cursor show up on the entire page.

  4. Set the cursor property in the custom CSS: With the element selected, open the Styles Panel and click on the '+' button to add a new custom CSS class. Give it a name like "custom-cursor".

  5. In the custom CSS class settings, add the following code:

.custom-cursor {  cursor: url('path/to/your/cursor-image.png'), auto;}

Replace 'path/to/your/cursor-image.png' with the location of your uploaded cursor image in Webflow's Assets Panel.

  1. Apply the custom CSS class: With the custom CSS class created, apply it to the selected element on your Webflow page. To do this, select the element, open the Settings Panel, and add the "custom-cursor" class in the class field.

  2. Publish and test: Once you have applied the custom cursor class, save and publish your Webflow project to see the custom cursor in action. Test it by hovering over the element where you applied the custom cursor style.

That's it! Now you have a custom mouse cursor implemented in Webflow using an image of your choice. Remember to optimize your cursor image for the web to ensure fast loading times.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I create a custom mouse cursor using an SVG image in Webflow?
  2. Can I change the cursor style on specific elements only in Webflow?
  3. What are the size and format requirements for a custom cursor image in Webflow?