Why does the lottie animation on my Webflow website have a border and not fill the whole width, even though I have set all parent elements to a width of 100%?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Sometimes, when using Lottie animations on a Webflow website, you may encounter issues where the animation does not fill the entire width, and instead, it has a border. This can be frustrating, but there are a few possible reasons for this behavior:

  1. Container width: Ensure that all parent elements of the Lottie animation are set to a width of 100%. This includes both the direct parent and any higher-level containers. Double-check the width settings of each parent element to make sure there are no conflicting values.

  2. Overflow and padding: Check if any parent elements have padding or a limited width that might be causing the border to appear. Padding can reduce the available width for the Lottie animation to fill, resulting in a border-like effect. Correcting the padding or using negative margins to offset it can help resolve this issue.

  3. Container positioning: Verify that the Lottie animation container is positioned correctly within its parent element. If it is positioned using absolute or relative values, double-check the position settings to ensure that it spans the full width without any gaps or borders.

  4. Viewport width: Consider checking if the issue only occurs on certain devices or with specific screen sizes. It's possible that different viewport widths may impact the display of the Lottie animation. You can use responsive design tools in Webflow to ensure that the animation scales appropriately for different devices.

By addressing these potential issues, you should be able to resolve the problem of the Lottie animation not filling the whole width on your Webflow website. Remember to save and preview your changes to confirm that the animation now displays as intended.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I set the width of a parent element to 100% in Webflow?
  2. What is Lottie animation?
  3. How can I troubleshoot animation display issues in Webflow?