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Is there a workaround to implement a >4MB gif on a Webflow project for autoplay on mobile?

One possible workaround to implement a >4MB GIF on a Webflow project for autoplay on mobile is to convert the GIF into a video format, such as MP4, and then use the HTML5 video element in your Webflow project.

Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Convert the GIF: Use a video converter tool to convert the GIF into an MP4 video format. There are many online tools available that can help you with this conversion. Make sure the video file size is optimized to keep it under 4MB.

2. Upload the video: Once you have your MP4 video, you can upload it to a video hosting service or your own server. Some popular video hosting platforms include YouTube, Vimeo, or AWS S3. Make sure the video is accessible and has the necessary permissions set.

3. Add the video element: In Webflow, go to the page where you want to add the autoplaying video. Drag and drop the HTML Embed element from the Add panel onto your page.

4. Insert the video code: In the HTML Embed element, you can insert the HTML5 video code. Here's an example of the code you can use:

```html

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.\`\`\`

Replace "YOUR_VIDEO_URL" with the actual URL of your uploaded video. The `autoplay`, `muted`, `loop`, and `playsinline` attributes ensure that the video autoplays without sound, loops continuously, and plays inline on mobile devices.

5. Customize and style the video: You can style the video element using custom CSS to adjust its size, position, and other visual aspects to fit your design. You can target the video element using its parent class or unique ID, and apply CSS styles accordingly.

By converting your GIF into a video format and utilizing the HTML5 video element, you can overcome the file size limitations and still achieve autoplay functionality on mobile devices within the constraints of Webflow.

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