Is there a workaround for the issue with the object-fit property of the Background Video component not applying until after the video is loaded on mobile devices in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, there is a workaround for the issue with the object-fit property of the Background Video component not applying until after the video is loaded on mobile devices in Webflow. You can use custom code to apply the object-fit property to the video element directly.

Here's how you can do it:

  1. First, go to your Webflow project and navigate to the page where the Background Video component is used.
  2. Click on the Settings icon in the left sidebar, then select the Custom Code tab.
  3. In the Head Code section, insert the following code:
    <style>        .video-background video {            object-fit: cover;            width: 100% !important;            height: 100% !important;        }    </style>
  1. Save and publish your project.

This custom code overrides the default styles of the video element inside the Background Video component and applies the object-fit property with a value of "cover".

This ensures that the video will be scaled and cropped to fit the container element properly, regardless of whether the video is loaded or not.

Note: Make sure to replace .video-background with the class name of the parent element that wraps the Background Video component if you've used a custom class.

This workaround will ensure that the object-fit property is applied correctly on mobile devices in Webflow, even before the video is fully loaded.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I apply custom styles to a Background Video component in Webflow?
  2. Can I use custom code to modify the behavior of Webflow components?
  3. Is it possible to make a Background Video component responsive in Webflow?