Is there a way to use the Webflow Video element to show Vimeo video subtitles by default?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to use the Webflow Video element to show Vimeo video subtitles by default. Here's how you can achieve this:

  1. Find the Vimeo video URL:
  • Open the video on Vimeo and copy the URL from the browser's address bar.
  1. Add the Webflow Video element to your page:
  • In the Webflow Designer, drag and drop a Video element onto your page where you want the video to appear.
  1. Set the video source in the Video Settings panel:
  • With the Video element selected, go to the right-hand panel and click on the "Video Settings" tab.
  • Under the "Source" section, choose "Vimeo" from the drop-down menu.
  • Paste the Vimeo video URL that you copied earlier into the "Video URL" field.
  1. Enable autoplay and subtitles:
  • Scroll down to the "Options" section of the Video Settings panel.
  • Check the "Autoplay video" box to make the video start playing automatically when the page loads.
  • Check the "Show captions" box to enable subtitles for your Vimeo video.
  1. Configure additional settings:
  • You can further customize the appearance, behavior, and controls of the video using the other options available in the Video Settings panel.
  1. Style the video element:
  • To style the Video element and make it visually match your website, you can use Webflow's built-in styling options or apply custom CSS.

By following these steps, you can effectively use the Webflow Video element to show Vimeo video subtitles by default. This functionality can enhance accessibility and improve the user experience for viewers who rely on captions or subtitles.

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