How to Change Backgrounds in Webflow: A Step-by-Step Guide

Backgrounds are a crucial design element that set the tone of your website. Whether you want a solid color, gradient, image, or video background, Webflow makes it easy to customize your site’s look with just a few clicks.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to change backgrounds in Webflow for sections, containers, and other elements — plus how Gapflow can enhance your Webflow experience by managing your form submissions efficiently as your site grows.

Step 1: Select the Element to Change the Background

Open your Webflow project and navigate to the Designer. Click on the element you want to change the background for — typically a Section, Div block, or Container.

Step 2: Open the Style Panel

With the element selected, go to the Style panel on the right. This is where all CSS styles are managed visually.

Step 3: Set a Background Color

• Scroll to the Backgrounds section.
• Click the plus (+) icon to add a new background.
• Choose a solid color or set transparency using the color picker.
• Adjust opacity if needed for layering effects.

Step 4: Add a Background Gradient

• Instead of a solid color, select the gradient option.
• Define the gradient type (linear or radial), colors, and angle.
• Experiment to create smooth or dramatic color blends.

Step 5: Use a Background Image or Video

• In the Backgrounds section, choose Image or Video.
• Upload your file or use a URL.
• Set image positioning (center, cover, contain) and repeat options.
• For videos, Webflow supports MP4 files or Vimeo/YouTube embeds.

Step 6: Preview and Adjust Responsiveness

Use Webflow’s preview mode to see how the background looks on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Make adjustments to maintain good design across devices.

How Gapflow Helps When Your Site Gets Busy

When you add forms or interactive elements to your beautifully styled backgrounds, managing submissions can get complex. That’s where Gapflow shines:

• Automated Mail Distribution ensures inquiries reach the right team instantly.
• AI Spam Detection keeps your inbox clean from fake or malicious submissions.
• Autoreply for Webflow Forms improves visitor engagement with instant responses.
• Multi-Site Management lets you handle multiple Webflow sites’ form data seamlessly.

With Gapflow, you focus on design while your backend communication runs smoothly.

Final Tips

• Use high-quality images and optimize them for web speed.
• Avoid heavy video backgrounds on mobile to save bandwidth.
• Combine gradients with transparency for modern layered looks.
• Regularly test your backgrounds on different devices.