Can images (including gifs) be added to a Webflow website from a URL instead of uploading them, to avoid the problem of uploading images larger than 4MB?

Yes, you can absolutely add images (including GIFs) to a Webflow website using a URL instead of uploading them directly. This can be a great way to avoid the problem of uploading large images that exceed Webflow's 4MB limit.

To add an image from a URL in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

1. Select the element on your Webflow page where you want to add the image (e.g., an image element, a background image, etc.).

2. In the Webflow Designer, go to the "Settings" tab for the selected element.

3. Look for the "Background Image" or "Image" section, depending on the element you are working with.

4. Instead of uploading an image file, click on the "Add image from URL" option. This will open a dialog box where you can input the URL of the image you want to use.

5. Enter the URL of the image you want to add and click "Add."

Webflow will then fetch the image from the specified URL and display it on your website. This way, you don't need to worry about the image size limitation since the image is not being uploaded to Webflow directly.

However, it's important to note that when adding images from external URLs, you should ensure that the images are hosted on a reliable and stable server. If the server hosting the image goes down or the image URL changes, the image may be unavailable on your website.

Additionally, keep in mind that using external URLs means that your website will rely on external servers to serve the images. Therefore, it's a good practice to optimize the images before adding them to your Webflow website to ensure fast loading times and optimal performance.

Overall, adding images from a URL is a useful solution for bypassing the file size limitation in Webflow, but make sure to choose reliable image sources and optimize the images for better website performance.