How can I ensure that different resolutions in Webflow keep their respective images when I change the picture for mobile, tablet, and desktop?
TL;DR
- Add separate image elements for desktop, tablet, and mobile, each with a unique class and optimized image file.
- Use visibility settings to show each image only on its respective device and hide it on others.
To make sure each device (desktop, tablet, mobile) in Webflow shows the correct image without affecting others, you need to avoid replacing the same image element across breakpoints and instead use visibility settings to control which images show on each device.
1. Use Separate Image Elements for Each Device
- Add unique image elements for desktop, tablet, and mobile views instead of modifying the same one across breakpoints.
- Drag and drop an Image element for each version, and upload the corresponding image optimized for that device.
2. Adjust Device Visibility
- Select the image for a specific device, then go to the Style panel > Layout > Display settings.
- Use the "Hide/Show" visibility controls (eye icons) under each breakpoint icon to:
- Show the image only on the intended breakpoint.
- Hide the image on all other breakpoints (e.g., desktop image hidden on tablet and mobile).
3. Name and Organize Elements Clearly
- Give each image a unique class or combo class (e.g.,
hero-image-desktop,hero-image-tablet,hero-image-mobile) to avoid styling conflicts. - Optionally, group the images in a common wrapper and control layout per device for a cleaner structure.
4. Optimize Image Sizes for Performance
- Upload image versions that are optimized for each device resolution (e.g., smaller images for mobile).
- This reduces load time and ensures a better user experience.
Summary
Use separate image elements with device-specific visibility settings to assign different images to desktop, tablet, and mobile in Webflow. Avoid changing the same image across breakpoints, as it alters the image globally.