How to resolve slight blurriness in images on a Webflow published website?
TL;DR
- Match image dimensions to display size and use 2x resolution for Retina displays.
- Use high-quality formats (PNG, WebP), minimize compression, and consider disabling Webflow's responsive scaling or hosting images externally.
- Use SVGs for sharp icons and graphics to ensure clarity across screen sizes.
Slight image blurriness in Webflow usually results from incorrect image sizing, compression, or improper use of retina-ready settings.
1. Check Image Dimensions
- Ensure your original image size matches the display size on the site.
- If the image is larger than displayed, resize it to match the layout to avoid scaling and compression issues.
- For high-resolution displays (Retina), use images at 2x the display size (e.g., if displaying at 500px, upload a 1000px-wide image).
2. Use Correct Image Format
- Use PNG or WebP for sharper images, especially for graphics and icons.
- Avoid saving JPGs with too much compression—use 80-90% quality for a balance between sharpness and file size.
3. Review Webflow’s Responsive Behavior
- Webflow automatically creates responsive image variants which may sometimes look blurry on certain screens.
- Turn off responsive image generation by setting the image as a background image in a Div instead of using an Image element (not ideal if SEO is a concern, but useful for design precision).
4. Use the Proper Display Size
- Avoid using large images in small containers where Webflow might scale them down significantly.
- Make sure images are served at 100% scale in their containers for maximum clarity.
5. Check Retina Display Scaling
- For Retina clarity, upload 2x versions of your images (double the resolution) and size them down with CSS (e.g., set width: 50%).
- Example: upload a 200x200px image and display it at 100x100px.
6. Disable Image Compression (Pro Tip)
- Webflow compresses images to improve load speed. This can cause slight blurriness.
- To bypass this, host critical images externally (e.g., via Dropbox, AWS, or Cloudinary) and embed them using an Image element’s custom URL.
7. Use SVG When Appropriate
- For icons, logos, and sharp graphic elements, use SVG files. They scale infinitely and remain sharp regardless of screen size.
Summary
To resolve image blurriness in Webflow, make sure your images are sized correctly for 1x or 2x displays, use high-quality file formats like PNG or WebP, avoid auto-scaling by Webflow, and consider SVGs for sharpness. Fine-tuning image dimensions and compression levels usually solves the issue.