How can I turn the sound off/on on the background video in Webflow, either natively or through a workaround? It's for a movie site and having audio in the background would be helpful. Should I separate the audio and video and control the audio with a separate HTML 5 to avoid sync issues? Thank you.
In Webflow, you can control the sound of a background video using native settings or through a workaround. Let me explain both options to you.
1. Native Settings:
Webflow provides a built-in video element that allows you to turn the sound off/on for a background video. Here's how you can do it:
- Add a video element to your Webflow page.
- Upload the video file you want to use as the background.
- Select the video element, and in the right sidebar, you'll find the "Sound" option.
- Toggle the sound on or off according to your preference.
Please note that not all browsers support autoplays with sound, so it's a good idea to give users the option to enable sound manually, rather than forcing it.
2. Workaround with separate audio and video:
If you want more control over the audio and video separately, you can use a workaround. This method involves separating the audio from the video file and controlling the audio separately using HTML5 audio elements:
- First, separate the audio from your video using a video editing software or an online conversion tool. This will create two separate files: the video file (without audio) and the audio file.
- Upload the video file as the background video element on your Webflow page.
- Add an HTML Embed element to your page and insert an HTML5 audio element using the
By separating the audio and video, you can have more precise control over them. However, it's important to ensure that the audio and video are synchronized properly, especially if you're using JavaScript or interactions to control them.
Remember to test your site on different browsers and devices to ensure compatibility and a seamless user experience.