Is it possible to upload a video with a transparent background created in Adobe After Effects to Webflow? If so, how can it be done?

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September 22, 2023

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Absolutely! You can upload a video with a transparent background created in Adobe After Effects to Webflow. Here's how you can do it:

Export the video with an alpha channel: To achieve a transparent background in your video, you need to export it with an alpha channel. In After Effects, go to Composition > Add to Render Queue, select the output module format as QuickTime (with the codec set to PNG), and check the "RGB + Alpha" option under the Channels dropdown.
Export the video: Set your desired output path and file name, and click on Render. After Effects will generate a video file with a transparent background.
Compress the video: Since Webflow has limitations on file size and loading speed, it's a good idea to compress the video to an optimal size before uploading it. You can use video compression tools like HandBrake or Adobe Media Encoder to reduce the file size without compromising the quality too much.
Upload the video to Webflow: In your Webflow project, go to the Designer and navigate to the page where you want to add the video. Drag and drop a video element onto your page.
Configure the video element: With the video element selected, click on the Upload button in the settings panel and select the compressed video file you exported earlier. Webflow will automatically upload and optimize the video for you.
Set the video's transparency: By default, Webflow adds a black background to video elements. To make the video's background transparent, select the video element and go to the Element Settings panel. Under the Background section, click on the color swatch next to "None" and choose the Transparent color option.
Adjust the position and size: Lastly, you can adjust the position and size of the video element as per your requirements. You can use Webflow's powerful visual layout tools to align the video with other elements on your page.

That's it! Now you have successfully uploaded a video with a transparent background created in Adobe After Effects to Webflow.

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