Why are the images on my website stretched on mobile devices after replacing the source image in Webflow?

Stretched images on mobile devices typically occur due to incorrect image settings or styling after replacing the image in Webflow. Here's how to fix it.

1. Check Image Sizing in the Designer

• Select the affected image in the Webflow Designer.
• In the Style panel, check the Width and Height values.
• If either is set to fixed units (e.g., px) rather than relative units (e.g., %, VW), the image may not scale properly on smaller screens.
• Set Width to 100% and remove any fixed Height or set it to auto to maintain aspect ratio.

2. Ensure Object Fit is Set Properly

• With the image selected, scroll in the Style panel to Object Fit under the Layout section.
• Make sure Object Fit is set to "Cover" or "Contain" depending on your layout needs:
• "Cover" fills the container and crops excess.
• "Contain" scales the image inside the container without cropping.

3. Inspect Parent Container Settings

• Inspect the image’s parent element to ensure it's not imposing odd dimensions.
• If the parent container has a fixed width or height, it may stretch its children.
• Use responsive values like %, VW/VH, or set height to auto where appropriate.

4. Check Media Queries (Breakpoints)

• Switch to Tablet, Mobile Landscape, and Mobile Portrait views using the breakpoints at the top of the Webflow Designer.
• Make sure there are no conflicting styles applied to images or their containers on these breakpoints.
• If so, override them appropriately using styles within each breakpoint.

5. Use Image Elements Instead of Background Images (if applicable)

• If you're inserting images as backgrounds instead of using Image elements, make sure:
• Background Size is set to "Cover" or "Contain".
• Do not use "Stretch" or manually set background dimensions that distort the image proportion.

6. Re-upload the Image at Correct Dimensions

• If the replaced image has a different aspect ratio than the original, and you have fixed height/width values, distortion is more likely.
• Crop or resize the new image before uploading to match the original aspect ratio, or adjust your layout to handle the new dimensions.

Summary

To fix stretched images on mobile in Webflow, ensure the image uses responsive sizing (width: 100%, height: auto), object-fit is correctly set, and check for conflicting styles on mobile breakpoints or in parent containers. Also confirm the new image uses a similar aspect ratio as the original.