How can I make the image fill the div in Webflow's flexbox grid without importing each photo to size?
TL;DR
- Set the image as a background with "cover", "center", and "no-repeat" for full div coverage.
- Or use an Image element with 100% width/height and "object-fit: cover".
- Ensure the parent div has a defined height and proper flex/grid alignment for images to fill correctly.
To make an image fill its parent div in a Webflow flexbox or grid layout without manually resizing each image, you need to use a combination of CSS fit settings and consistent layout properties.
1. Use Image as a Background for Full Control
- Select the div where the image should appear.
- Go to the Style panel, scroll to Backgrounds, and upload your image there.
- Set the background properties to:
- Size: Cover
- Position: Center
- Repeat: No repeat
This method ensures the image fully covers the div area and maintains aspect ratio.
2. Use an Image Element with Object-Fit
If you prefer to use an Image element instead of background:
- Insert an Image element into the parent div.
- Select the image, then in the Style panel:
- Set Width: 100%
- Set Height: 100%
- On the same image element, go to Advanced > Custom CSS, or use Fin classes:
- Set Object-fit: cover
- Set Object-position: center
This makes images behave like background covers, filling the container while cropping excess parts proportionally.
3. Set the Parent Div Size Explicitly
- Make sure the parent div has a defined height (e.g., 300px or 100% if inside another container with height).
- In a flex or grid layout, set:
- Align: Stretch on children, or ensure they inherit the height properly.
4. Avoid Image Distortion
- Use object-fit: cover instead of 100% width/height only, which may stretch images unnaturally.
- Ensure all image containers retain aspect ratio if needed using padding % tricks or using a fixed height.
Summary
To fill a div with an image in Webflow without resizing each image manually, either (1) set the image as a background with cover, or (2) use an Image element with object-fit: cover and 100% width/height. Make sure the parent div has a defined height for these styles to apply correctly.