How can I make an image in Webflow overflow on both the top and bottom of a div/container, without extending the height of the div/container?

You can achieve an image overflow effect in Webflow by using absolute positioning and negative margins. This allows the image to extend beyond the div/container without increasing its height.

1. Set Up the Container

• Ensure the container has a fixed or relative height.
• Set position: relative on the container to allow absolute positioning of the image.

2. Place and Size the Image

• Add the image inside the container.
• Set a fixed height and width for the image, ensuring it’s larger than the container.

3. Use Absolute Positioning

• Set the image’s position to absolute so it can move independently of the container.
• Adjust top: 50% and use negative transform: translateY(-50%) to center it vertically.

4. Apply Negative Margins (If Needed)

• If the image doesn’t overflow enough, apply negative margins (margin-top and margin-bottom).
• Alternatively, manually adjust top and bottom values instead of centering.

5. Adjust Overflow Behavior

• Keep overflow: visible on the container, so the image isn’t clipped.
• If unintended scrollbars appear, ensure the parent wrapper doesn’t have overflow: hidden.

Summary

By setting the container to position: relative and the image to absolute with negative margins or transforms, you can make the image overflow on both top and bottom without increasing the container's height.