Video is cut off or incorrectly sized
If a video on your webpage appears cut off, is not filling the desired space, or doesn’t automatically adjust to the correct dimensions, follow these steps to fix the issues with simple HTML and inline CSS.
- Check the existing embed code
Review your current embed code. If it’s using extra HTML or complex formatting around the <video> tag, these elements could be causing layout issues. Excess HTML can affect the responsiveness and alignment of the video.
- Update to a simplified embed code
Replace your existing code with this simplified snippet. This code ensures that the video spans the full width of its container and automatically adjusts the height to maintain the aspect ratio.
<video autoplay="1" muted="1" loop="1" id="video-background" style="width:100%; height:auto;"> <source src="https://example.com/path-to-your-video.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> |
Explanation of the code:
Autoplay: Plays the video immediately upon page load.
Muted: Keeps the video muted, which supports smooth autoplay across browsers.
Loop: Restarts the video automatically after it finishes.
Style Attributes: The inline CSS style="width:100%; height:auto;" makes the video fill the width of its container while maintaining its original aspect ratio. This approach prevents the video from being cut off or incorrectly sized.
Avoid Unnecessary HTML Wrapping
Keep the embed code clean and simple. Avoid additional div or span tags around the <video> element as these can introduce formatting challenges that disrupt the video’s dimensions or responsiveness.