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How to add a background video to a Webflow page?

Discover how to easily incorporate background videos into Webflow pages using our comprehensive guide. Perfect for giving your site a visual boost.

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Overview

Integrating a background video into a Webflow page can really boost your site's visual charm and grab more user attention. The process? Simple. Get your video file ready, upload it to Webflow, and use the built-in tools to set it as a background. Key steps involve optimizing your video for the web, tweaking playback settings, and ensuring it works smoothly across all devices. Mastering these steps can help you seamlessly blend dynamic video backgrounds into your Webflow projects without sacrificing performance or user experience.

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How to add a background video to a Webflow page?

Step 1: Log in to Webflow

Alright, first things first, log into your Webflow dashboard with your credentials. If you’re new and don’t have an account yet, go ahead and sign up. It’s quick!

Step 2: Open the Desired Project

Once you’re in, find the project where you want to add that snazzy background video. Click on it to open.

Step 3: Navigate to the Page Section

In the Webflow Designer, head over to the page section where you want the video background. You can do this by selecting the page from the Pages panel on the left sidebar. Easy peasy.

Step 4: Add a Section or Div Block

To add your background video, you’ll need a section or a div block. Click on the "+" icon to open the Add Elements panel, then drag a "Section" or "Div Block" to your design canvas.

Step 5: Insert a Background Video Element

In the Add Elements panel, scroll down until you find the "Background Video" element. Drag and drop it into the section or div block you just added.

Step 6: Upload Your Video File

Click on the Background Video element in your design canvas to open the settings panel. There, click on "Choose Video" to upload your video file. Webflow supports MP4, WebM, and Ogg formats, with a max file size of 30MB.

Step 7: Adjust the Video Settings

After uploading, you can tweak the video settings like looping, playback speed, and add some styles. Use the settings panel on the right to make these adjustments.

Step 8: Customize the Overlay and Text

If you need an overlay, add a div block inside the section or div block with the video, and give it a semi-transparent background color. You can also add any text or other elements over the video.

Step 9: Publish Your Changes

Once you’re happy with how everything looks, click on the "Publish" button in the top-right corner of the Webflow Designer to make your changes live.

Step 10: Test the Final Result

Finally, visit the published page to make sure the background video works as expected across different browsers and devices. Make any further adjustments if needed.

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