Is it possible to create a srcset and sizes automatically for each image in Webflow using the lazy load plugin and HTML embed?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to create a srcset and sizes attribute for each image in Webflow using the Lazy Load plugin and HTML embed. Here’s how you can achieve this:

  1. Install the Lazy Load plugin:
  • Go to your Webflow project and open the Designer.
  • Click on the "Add Elements" button on the left-hand side.
  • Search for "Lazy Load" in the elements panel and add it to your project.
  • Customize the lazy loading settings as per your requirements.
  1. Use an HTML embed to add the srcset and sizes attributes:
  • In your Webflow project, navigate to the page where you have the image.

  • Add an HTML embed element where you want to display the image.

  • Double-click on the HTML embed element to open the code editor.

  • Inside the code editor, paste the following code:

    ```
    Image description
    ```

    Replace path/to/image.jpg and path/to/image@2x.jpg with the actual paths to your image and its retina equivalent. Modify the sizes and widths as needed.

  1. Assign a class to the HTML embed element:
  • Select the HTML embed element on the canvas.
  • In the Element Settings panel, give the element a class name. For example, you can use "lazy-image".
  1. Style the lazy image class:
  • Open the Styles panel in the Designer.
  • Add a new class style rule for the "lazy-image" class.
  • Customize the CSS properties to control the image's appearance.

By following these steps, you can create a srcset and sizes attribute for each image in Webflow using the Lazy Load plugin and HTML embed. This will enable responsive image loading and improve the overall performance of your website.

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