Is there a way to add an .mp4 background video loop to a Div Block on a page in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a way to add an .mp4 background video loop to a Div Block on a page in Webflow. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Prepare your video: Before adding the video to your Webflow site, make sure it's in the .mp4 format and is optimized for web playback.

  2. Upload the video: Upload the video file to your Webflow project. You can do this by going to the Assets panel, clicking on the upload button, and selecting your video file.

  3. Create a Div Block: Go to the page where you want to add the background video loop and drag a Div Block onto the canvas. You can adjust the size and position of the Div Block according to your needs.

  4. Set the Div Block to position: Choose the position setting for the Div Block, such as relative or absolute, depending on your layout requirements.

  5. Add HTML embed code: With the Div Block selected, go to the settings panel on the right-hand side and click the "< >" Custom Code icon. In the HTML embed code field, paste the following code:

<video autoplay loop muted playsinline>  <source src="YOUR_VIDEO_URL.mp4" type="video/mp4"></video>

Replace "YOUR_VIDEO_URL" with the URL of your uploaded video file in Webflow.

  1. Adjust the video settings: You can customize the video settings by modifying the attributes of the <video> tag. For example, you can add a poster image by including the poster attribute with the URL of the image.

  2. Style the Div Block: Use the Webflow Designer to style the Div Block as desired. You can apply background colors, adjust padding and margins, position other elements on top, etc.

  3. Preview and publish: Preview your page to see how the video background looks, and make any necessary adjustments. Once you're satisfied, publish your site for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you'll be able to add an .mp4 background video loop to a Div Block on a page in Webflow.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I optimize an .mp4 video for web playback in Webflow?
  2. Can I use a different video format instead of .mp4 for the background video in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to have multiple background videos on one page in Webflow?