Why are my images not resizing correctly in Webflow for mobile devices, even though I have used the Image is HiDPI setting on all of them?

Published on
September 22, 2023

If your images are not resizing correctly in Webflow for mobile devices, even though you have used the "Image is HiDPI" setting, there are a few potential reasons for this issue:

  1. Incorrect image sizes: Make sure that the original images you are using are large enough to be resized properly for different devices. If an image is too small, it might appear pixelated or stretched when resized for mobile screens. Consider using larger images and optimizing them for web to ensure they look sharp on different devices.

  2. Viewport settings: Check if your viewport settings are properly configured in your Webflow project. Without the correct viewport settings, the CSS media queries that control responsive image resizing may not function as expected. Ensure that the viewport meta tag is included in your project's HTML head section and that the width=device-width attribute is set.

  3. CSS conflicts: Sometimes, CSS conflicts can cause issues with image resizing. If you have applied custom CSS styles that affect the sizing or aspect ratio of images, they may override Webflow's default responsive behavior. Inspect your custom CSS code and identify any conflicts that may affect image resizing. Adjust or remove these conflicting styles to allow Webflow's responsive image features to work correctly.

  4. Responsive image settings: Double-check the settings for the images in question within the Webflow Designer. Ensure that the "Image is HiDPI" option is enabled for each image that should be displayed at higher resolutions on retina and high-density screens. Also, verify that you have set appropriate breakpoints for the image sizes to change as the screen size decreases.

  5. Cache issue: Clear your browser cache and try reloading the page on your mobile device. Sometimes, cached versions of the page can cause unexpected behavior, including incorrect image resizing. Clearing the cache ensures that you are viewing the latest version of the webpage.

Remember to preview your website's live version on actual mobile devices or using responsive design testing tools to verify that the image resizing is functioning correctly. By carefully examining these potential causes and applying the appropriate solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue with images not resizing correctly on mobile devices in Webflow.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I optimize images for web in Webflow?
  2. What are the best practices for designing responsive websites in Webflow?
  3. How can I improve the loading speed of images on my Webflow website?