How can I add a high resolution picture on the front page of my Webflow site that resizes automatically on different devices?
TL;DR
- Upload a high-resolution image as an Image element or Background Image.
- Set width to 100% and max width (e.g., 1200px) in the Style panel.
- Adjust size in Tablet and Mobile views to ensure responsiveness.
- Enable Responsive Images and Lazy Loading for better performance.
- Set Background Size to "Cover" if using a Background Image.
To add a high-resolution image on your Webflow front page that automatically resizes across devices, follow these steps:
1. Upload Your Image
- Go to the Designer and open the desired page.
- Drag an Image element from the Add panel (or use a Background Image in a Section/DIV block).
- Upload your high-resolution image in WebP or JPEG format for better performance.
2. Set Image Properties
- Select the Image and go to the Style panel (right sidebar).
- Set Width to 100% to make it responsive.
- Set Max Width (e.g., 1200px) to prevent excessive expansion on large screens.
3. Use Webflow’s Responsive Controls
- Switch to Tablet and Mobile Views in the Breakpoints menu (top of Designer).
- If needed, adjust size manually for smaller screens (e.g., reduce width on mobile).
- Enable Auto Height or set a percentage-based width instead of fixed pixels.
4. Optimize Performance
- Enable “Responsive Images” under the image settings so Webflow automatically generates optimized variations.
- Use Lazy Loading (set it to "Lazy" in the image settings) to improve page speed.
- If using a Background Image, set Background Size to "Cover" in the Style panel to maintain proportions.
Summary
Upload a high-resolution image, set it to 100% width, adjust breakpoints for different devices, and use Webflow’s Responsive Images and Lazy Loading for better performance. This ensures your image resizes properly across screens while maintaining quality.