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How can I prevent an image in a column from shrinking when the browser size is smaller than 1440 px in Webflow?

TL;DR
  • Set a fixed or min-width on the image and its container to prevent shrinking.
  • Adjust flex or grid settings (e.g., Do Not Shrink) and apply consistent sizing across breakpoints.

When your image shrinks in responsive views, it’s likely due to parent container settings or default flex/grid behavior. To prevent this, you need to control how the image scales within its column or container.

1. Check Column and Image Sizing

  • Select the column that contains the image.
  • In the Style panel, check the Width of the column. For example, avoid using percentage-based widths that allow the column to shrink.
  • Set the column width to a fixed pixel value (e.g., min-width: 300px) if needed, or use min-width on the Image itself, depending on your design.

2. Set Image Dimensions and Prevent Shrinking

  • Select the Image element.
  • Under Size, set a fixed width (e.g., 300px) and toggle off "Auto".
  • Alternatively, set a min-width value, such as min-width: 300px, to prevent it from shrinking smaller than that.
  • Ensure that max-width is not set to 100%, unless scaling behavior is needed.

3. Review Flex or Grid Settings

  • If your image is in a flexbox container, check that the flex child settings (under Layout > Flex Child) on the image or column are set to Do Not Shrink.
  • If using Grid, ensure that the column containing the image has a min/max width range that supports your desired image size.

4. Add Breakpoint-Specific Rules

  • While on the 1440px breakpoint, set the image size as needed.
  • Then go down to the lower breakpoints (e.g., 1280px, 992px) and remove scaling by keeping the same fixed width or min-width.
  • This ensures consistent sizing across different screens.

5. Add Overflow Constraints (Optional)

  • If there's a parent container with overflow: hidden, it might clip a fixed-size image on smaller screens.
  • Either adjust the content to fit or allow scrolling or overflow: auto if necessary.

Summary

To prevent your image from shrinking below 1440 px screen width, use fixed or min-width styles on the image, set the column or container to not shrink, and adjust any flex or grid behavior that might be causing responsive scaling.

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