Creating a CMS-powered slider in Webflow allows contributors to update slides directly in the Editor, making ongoing content management easier and more scalable.
To let contributors update background images:
Use a div block as a background container inside the Collection Item.
Apply a background image style on the div using the Image field from your CMS item.
Use Image Settings → Get Image from Slides > Background Image.
Set the background style (e.g., cover, tile, position) in the Styles panel to control how the image displays.
Note: Webflow doesn’t support background tiling directly through CMS binding, but if you want a tiled image, upload a small pattern image and set the background image to Tile manually in the Styles panel. Contributors can upload images that are intended for tiling by following a clear naming convention or uploading standardized pattern images.
Use a Collection List inside one Slide to build a CMS-driven slider, use a div with a bound background image for easy updates, and guide contributors with clear instructions. Official tutorials on CMS sliders are available on Webflow University to walk you through setup.