In Webflow, how can I get the image in the left column to always use 100% of the height used in the right side column, while maintaining the aspect ratio of the image?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To achieve this effect in Webflow, you can use a combination of Flexbox and CSS. Follow the steps below to make the image in the left column always use 100% of the height used in the right side column, while maintaining its aspect ratio.

  1. Select the parent element that wraps both the left and right columns.
  2. Apply Flexbox to the parent element by going to the Styles panel and choosing "Display: Flex".
  3. Set the direction of the Flexbox layout to "row" to make the left and right columns appear side by side.
  4. Adjust the width of the left and right columns as desired.
  5. In the left column, add an image element.
  6. Set the image's width to 100% to ensure it fills the width of the left column.
  7. To maintain the aspect ratio of the image, you can either use CSS background images or set a fixed height for the image.
  • If you choose to use CSS background images, set the background-size property to "cover" and the background-position property to "center" to ensure the image fits the container while maintaining its aspect ratio.
  • If you prefer a fixed height, set the height property of the image to a specific value (e.g., 200px). This will cause the image to take up that height, while maintaining its aspect ratio.
  1. Adjust the padding or margin of the left column to create spacing between the image and the right column, if desired.

By following these steps, you can ensure that the image in the left column always uses 100% of the height used in the right side column, while maintaining its aspect ratio.

Example:

<div class="parent">  <div class="left-column">    <img src="your-image-src.jpg" alt="Your Image" />  </div>  <div class="right-column">    <!-- Content for the right column goes here -->  </div></div>.parent {  display: flex;  flex-direction: row;}.left-column {  width: 50%; /* Adjust as needed */  padding: 20px; /* Add spacing if desired */}.left-column img {  width: 100%;  height: auto; /* If using a CSS background image, remove this line */  /* If using a CSS background image, use the following properties instead: */  /* background-image: url("your-image-src.jpg");  background-size: cover;  background-position: center; */}.right-column {  width: 50%; /* Adjust as needed */}

Additional questions:

  1. How can I maintain the aspect ratio of an image in Webflow?
  2. What is Flexbox, and how can I use it in Webflow?
  3. Can I set the height of an image in Webflow while maintaining its aspect ratio?