To make a GIF start animating on hover in Webflow, you'll need to add custom JavaScript code. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can achieve this:
1. Prepare your GIF:
Make sure you have your GIF file ready and uploaded to Webflow. Note down the GIF's URL as we'll be using it in the code.
2. Open the Webflow Designer:
Log in to Webflow and open your project in the Designer.
3. Access the Custom Code settings:
In the Designer, navigate to the Project Settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left-hand sidebar. Then, select the Custom Code tab.
4. Add the JavaScript code:
In the Custom Code tab, you'll see areas to add code to the `
Inside the `
` section, add the following code snippet:```javascript
```
Make sure to replace `.gif-image` with the correct class of your GIF image element. If you're unsure about the class name, you can inspect the element in the Designer and check its class.
5. Save and publish:
After adding the code, click the Save button to save your changes. Then, don't forget to publish your site for the changes to take effect on the live site.
With this code in place, the GIF will start animating when the user hovers over it. It does this by setting the GIF's `src` attribute to its own URL, triggering the animation. When the mouse leaves the GIF, the `src` attribute is emptied, halting the animation.
Remember to adjust the code to match your specific GIF element and class. Additionally, note that Webflow's animations work best with smaller GIF files and might not be ideal for larger GIFs due to their file size.