Does the "fixed" background picture property not work on iPhone 5 when using Webflow?

TL;DR

iOS Safari on iPhone 5 doesn’t support background-attachment: fixed; use a fixed-position div with interactions in Webflow to mimic the effect.
Avoid using fixed backgrounds on mobile and apply background-attachment: scroll with media queries for compatibility.

The "fixed" background property often does not work on iPhone 5 or older iOS devices due to iOS limitations. This is a known behavior across mobile Safari browsers, not just in Webflow.

1. Why “Fixed” Backgrounds Don’t Work on iPhone 5

iOS Safari on older devices like the iPhone 5 (iOS 10 and below) does not support background-attachment: fixed.
This limitation is not specific to Webflow—it is an OS-level constraint.
WebKit (used by Safari) disables “fixed” backgrounds to improve performance on mobile.

2. Webflow Alternatives for Fixed Backgrounds on iPhone

Use a background image in a div with position: fixed instead of using background-attachment.
Create a parallax effect using Interactions:
Use Webflow’s scroll-based animations to simulate background movement.
Place the image in a fixed-position div and adjust opacity or transform to mimic "fixed" behavior.

3. Responsive Design Best Practice

Avoid relying on background-attachment: fixed for mobile devices.
Use media queries in Webflow to serve simplified backgrounds or alternate layout behavior for smaller screens.
In Webflow Designer > Style Panel, consider setting background-attachment: scroll for mobile breakpoints to ensure compatibility.

Summary

The "fixed" background property does not work on iPhone 5 due to iOS Safari limitations. Use Webflow interactions or fixed-positioned elements as workarounds to create similar visual effects.

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