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What is the simplest way to embed audio into a Webflow portfolio website?

TL;DR
  • Upload audio to a platform like SoundCloud, copy the generated iframe embed code, and paste it into a Webflow Embed Element.
  • Optionally adjust styling or use custom HTML

To embed audio into a Webflow portfolio site easily, use a third-party service that provides embeddable audio players.

1. Use an Audio Hosting Platform with Embeddable Player

  • Upload your audio to a reliable platform like SoundCloud, Spotify (for podcasts/music hosted there), or Audiomack.
  • These platforms generate an embed code (iframe) for each track or playlist.

2. Embed via Embed Element in Webflow

  • In Webflow Designer, drag an Embed Element into your desired section.
  • Copy and paste the iframe code provided by the audio platform directly into the Embed element.
  • Platforms like SoundCloud also allow you to customize the player size and appearance before copying the embed code.

3. Optional Styling and Optimization

  • After embedding, adjust padding or margins around the player by selecting the embed wrapper.
  • For better performance, add loading="lazy" within the iframe to defer loading until the player is in view.

4. Alternative Option: Upload Audio to External Hosting + Custom Player

  • Upload your audio file (MP3 or WAV) to hosts like AWS S3 or Google Drive (public file).
  • Then embed a custom audio player using the tag inside the Embed element, but note this requires basic HTML and may lack custom styling without custom code.

Summary

The simplest way to embed audio in Webflow is to use a third-party service like SoundCloud, generate its iframe embed code, and paste it into a Webflow Embed Element. This requires no custom code and works reliably across browsers.

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