Can I use the Vimeo video HTML embed on mobile and tablet to cover the full screen, even if the video has a 16:9 ratio on Vimeo?
TL;DR
- Wrap the Vimeo iframe in a full-screen div (100vw x 100vh) with relative or absolute positioning.
- Style the iframe with position absolute, width/height 100%, and object-fit: cover to fill screen without black bars.
- Use Vimeo embed params like
background=1,autoplay=1,loop=1, andmuted=1for seamless background playback. - Set overflow: hidden and manage z-index if overlaying other content.
Yes, you can use a Vimeo video embed to cover the full screen on mobile and tablet, even if the original video has a 16:9 aspect ratio, by making the embed responsive and using CSS to force full-screen dimensions.
1. Use a Responsive Video Wrapper
- Wrap your Vimeo embed in a div block and apply relative positioning to it.
- Set width: 100vw and height: 100vh to make it full-screen on any device.
- Apply position: absolute or fixed if necessary to overlay it above other content.
2. Add Custom Embed Styling in Webflow
- In the Embed element, insert the Vimeo iframe URL with optional clean params like
?background=1&autoplay=1&muted=1&loop=1&byline=0&title=0. - Set the iframe’s width="100%" and height="100%".
- Apply style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;" directly on the iframe tag, or use a class and define it in the Style panel.
3. Maintain 16:9 While Covering Full Screen
- To let a 16:9 video cover the screen without black bars:
- Add object-fit: cover to the iframe (using a wrapper div with overflow: hidden).
- This will crop the video subtly but ensures full coverage.
4. Use Background Embeds for Seamless Behavior
- Vimeo’s background mode (
?background=1) helps auto-hide controls and stretches the video smoothly. - Combine it with autoplay, loop, and muted, which are required for background autoplay on mobile.
5. Hide Overflow and Adjust Z-Index (If Needed)
- Ensure the body or section wrapping the video has overflow: hidden.
- Use z-index layering to control visibility if placing content over the video.
Summary
Yes, a Vimeo 16:9 video can fill the full mobile/tablet screen using responsive wrapping, object-fit: cover, and full-screen dimensions. Adjust your embed within Webflow’s Embed block and style accordingly to ensure it stretches edge-to-edge.