To create a hover interaction in Webflow that plays GIFs when they are hovered over, you can follow these steps:
1. Start by adding a GIF element to your Webflow project. You can use the "Image" element and upload your GIF file.
2. Select the GIF element and go to the "Interactions" tab in the right sidebar.
3. Click on the "Add new interaction" button to create a new interaction for the hover state.
4. In the interaction settings, choose "Hover" as the trigger type.
5. Click on the "Start animation" action and choose "Play" from the animation options. This will make the GIF start playing when it's hovered over.
6. You can further customize the animation by adjusting the duration, easing, and delay settings.
7. You can also add more actions to create additional effects during the hover state. For example, you can animate other elements, change the background color, or add a text overlay.
8. Once you are done configuring the hover interaction, you can preview it in the Webflow designer to see how it works.
9. Finally, make sure to publish your project for the hover interaction to take effect on your live website.
By following these steps, you'll be able to create a hover interaction in Webflow that triggers the GIF to play when hovered over. This can be a great way to add interactive and engaging elements to your website.