How can I make all of my visuals in a Webflow site, including looping videos and static images, scale responsively to window size changes while maintaining the 16:9 ratio and original margins between sections? I have tried inserting custom code into the head section, but it didn't work for me.
TL;DR
- Wrap visuals in a div with 56.25% top padding and relative positioning to maintain a 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Place the media inside with absolute positioning, full width/height, and set object-fit as needed; apply margins to outer sections, not the media container, to preserve spacing.
To make videos and images scale responsively in Webflow while maintaining a 16:9 aspect ratio and preserving section margins, you need to use built-in Webflow settings rather than custom <head> code.
1. Wrap Visuals in a Responsive Container
- Create a div block to act as a container for your image or video.
- Make this container position: relative and set its padding-top to 56.25% (this equals a 16:9 ratio).
- Set the container’s width to 100% and leave height as auto or unset.
2. Use Absolute Positioning for Media Inside the Container
- Drag your image or video inside the responsive container.
- Set the image or video to position: absolute, top: 0, left: 0, width: 100%, height: 100%.
- Set object-fit: cover (for filling the container) or object-fit: contain (to fully show the media without cropping).
3. Ensure Section Margins Are Preserved
- Wrap the container inside a section element or div block.
- Apply padding or margin to the outer section, not the media container itself.
- Avoid using margin or padding on the inner video/image to prevent distortion on scaling.
4. For Looping Videos, Check These Settings
- Use the Webflow native video element or background video block.
- Enable loop, auto-play, and mute options (required for autoplay on most browsers).
- If using a background video, it will auto-scale. Still wrap it with a parent container if you want to preserve a specific ratio or spacing.
5. Avoid Head Section Code for Responsive Behavior
- Custom code in the
<head>is not effective for controlling layout responsiveness. - All layout behavior should be managed using Webflow styles, containers, and positioning, as these apply during page rendering.
Summary
To make all your visuals scale responsively with a 16:9 ratio, wrap them in a responsive container with 56.25% top padding, use absolute positioning inside the container, and apply margins to outer sections to preserve spacing. Avoid relying on custom <head> code for layout control.