To make a responsive video autoplay and loop in Webflow, including on mobile devices, you can follow these steps:
1. Add a video element to your Webflow project by dragging and dropping the Video component onto your desired page or section.
2. Upload or provide the URL of your video file in the Video Settings panel. Webflow supports various video formats, such as MP4, WebM, and Ogg.
3. Once your video is uploaded or linked, select the video element and go to the Settings panel on the right-hand side. Here, you'll find options to customize the video's behavior and appearance.
4. To make the video autoplay when the page loads, enable the "Autoplay" option in the Video Settings panel. This will ensure the video starts playing automatically without requiring user interaction.
5. To loop the video continuously, enable the "Loop" option. This will make the video restart from the beginning once it reaches the end. By doing this, your video will play perpetually on a loop.
6. To ensure your video remains responsive and adapts to different screen sizes, Webflow offers responsive options for video elements. You can adjust these settings in the Style panel.
7. In the Style panel, under the Sizing section, you can set the width and height of the video container. It's generally recommended to use percentage values for width and auto for height, so the video scales proportionally on various devices.
8. Additionally, to make the video responsive, click on the "Video" element within the Style panel, then enable the "Preserve Aspect Ratio" option. This will prevent the video from stretching or distorting on different screen sizes.
9. Finally, you may want to consider optimizing your video for faster load times on mobile devices. You can compress your video file using a video compression tool or exporting it at a lower bitrate to reduce its file size. Smaller file sizes will help ensure your video loads quickly, especially on slower internet connections.
By following these steps, you can create a responsive video that autoplay and loops on Webflow, including on mobile devices. It's worth noting that autoplaying videos on mobile devices can be restricted by the browser or user settings.