Is it possible to crop/mask a YouTube video into a square and vertical size using Webflow?
Yes, it is possible to crop or mask a YouTube video into a square or vertical size using Webflow. The process involves using custom code to apply CSS styles to the video container. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:
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Add a Div Block to your Webflow project to act as the video container.
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Inside the Div Block, add an Embed element by clicking on the "+" button and selecting "Embed" from the menu.
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In the Embed settings panel on the right, paste the YouTube video URL or embed code into the "Embed Code" field. The video will now appear inside the Div Block.
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Give the Div Block a class name by selecting it and going to the Styles panel on the right. Click on the "+" button next to the class field and enter a class name.
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Open the Custom Code section by clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Designer view.
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In the Custom Code section, add the following CSS code:
```css
.your-video-class {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 100%; /_ This sets the aspect ratio of the video container _/
overflow: hidden;
}
.your-video-class iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
}
```
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Replace "your-video-class" with the class name you assigned to the Div Block.
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Now, depending on whether you want a square or vertical video, adjust the padding-bottom value in the CSS code. For a square video, set the padding-bottom to 100%. For a vertical video, set it to a higher percentage to create a taller container.
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Save the changes and preview your Webflow project. The YouTube video will now be cropped or masked into the desired shape.
By following these steps, you can crop or mask a YouTube video into a square or vertical size using Webflow. This customization allows you to create unique video layouts that fit your website's design requirements.
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