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How to implement a video background that plays on hover in Webflow?

Discover how to effortlessly add a video background that activates on hover in Webflow—step-by-step. Transform your site into something more dynamic and engaging with these precise instructions.

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Overview

Using a video background that plays when hovered over in Webflow injects an interactive vibe to any site. It mixes Webflow's versatile design options with custom interactions, and sometimes a touch of custom coding. First up, dive into the Webflow Designer to place the video element. Next, set up hover interactions to control the video’s playback. Grasping the integration and tweaking of these elements lets you craft appealing and lively user experiences. Here’s a step-by-step guide on getting this done in Webflow.

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How to implement a video background that plays on hover in Webflow?

Step 1: Preparation

  • First things first, upload the video file you want to use to your Webflow project. Head over to the asset panel and click “Upload”. Easy peasy.

Step 2: Add a Div Block

  • Drag a Div Block onto your canvas. This is where your video background will live.

Step 3: Add Background Video

  • Inside that Div Block, drag and drop a Background Video element. Pick the video you uploaded earlier as the source.

Step 4: Set Initial State

  • Make sure the Background Video starts off paused. This is super important because you only want it to play when someone hovers over it. Go into the video settings and turn off autoplay.

Step 5: Set Up Interactions

  • Select the Div Block, then head over to the Interactions panel (the one with the lightning bolt icon).
  • Click on “Element Trigger” and then “Mouse Hover”.

Step 6: Hover In Animation

  • Click on “Hover Over” (Hover In).
  • Add a new timed animation and give it a name like “Play Video on Hover”.
  • Hit the “+” button and choose the Background Video element.
  • From the dropdown, select the “Start Video” action.

Step 7: Hover Out Animation

  • Click on “Hover Out” (Hover Out).
  • Add another timed animation and name it “Pause Video on Hover Out”.
  • Click the “+” button and choose the Background Video element.
  • Select the “Pause Video” action from the dropdown.

Step 8: Adjust Styling

  • Style the Div Block and video however you like. Maybe change the background color, add a border, or tweak the size. Go wild!

Step 9: Preview and Publish

  • Preview your project to make sure the video background works as expected when you hover over it.
  • Once everything looks good, publish your website.

This guide should help you get that cool video background effect working in Webflow. Have fun with it!

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