Adjusting Elementor's video aspect ratio: ensuring perfect display on every device

When building a website, video content can greatly enhance the user experience, especially through theElementorsuch a visual editor. ButWhen displaying video on different devices(math.) genusAspect Ratio SettingIt's important. Whether it'sEmbedded YouTube videosWhether you're uploading a local video, or uploading a local video, making sure that the video is properly proportioned on all types of screens is one of the key factors in improving the quality of your design.

This tutorial will take you through the process of easily changing the aspect ratio of your Elementor video to help you achieve a video that displays perfectly on all devices.

Step 1: Add Video Widget

First, open the Elementor editor and find the video widget. You can add a video in the following ways:

1. Search for "video" in the left toolbar.

2. Drag the video widget to the location on the page where you want to place the video.

Step 2: Setting up the video source

Elementor supports multiple video sources, including YouTube, Vimeo, local uploads, and more. Select the video source according to your needs and paste the video link or upload the file in the corresponding input box.

Step 3: Modify Video Aspect Ratio

Video Aspect Ratio in ElementorThe default setting is 16:9This is the current standard aspect ratio for web videos. However, you can customize the aspect ratio according to your design needs. Follow the steps below to adjust it:

1. Check the video widgets you have added.
2. On the left side of the "type"Under the tab, find "aspect ratio"Settings.

3. The default value is 16:9, but you can enter a customized aspect ratio, such as 4:3, 1:1, and so on.

3. If you enter theNon-standard aspect ratiosMake sure the preview is good and test the video presentation on different devices.

Step 4: Further Optimization with CSS

Sometimes, the built-in aspect ratio settings may not be enough for your complex layout needs. In such cases, you can further adjust the ratio and style of the video with the help of custom CSS.

1. Click on the video widget's "high level"Tab.
2. Slide to "Customized CSS"Region.
3. Adjust the video aspect ratio by entering the following code in the Custom CSS input box:

selector iframe {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; /* Adjust this to your desired aspect ratio, such as 4 / 3 */
    width: 100%; height: auto; /* Adjust this to your desired aspect ratio, such as 4 / 3 */
    width: 100%; height: auto;
}

This code forces the video to automatically adjust to the set aspect ratio and maintain the same ratio across devices.

Step 5: Responsive Optimization

Once the video's aspect ratio is set, don't forget to test how the video looks on different devices.Elementor provides responsive design tools to make it easy for you to preview how the page will look on different screens:

1. In the bottom toolbar of Elementor click on "Response Mode".

2. Select desktop, tablet, and mobile modes to make sure the video displays correctly on each type of device.
3. Fine-tune the aspect ratio or margins as needed to ensure that the video maintains a good viewing experience even on small-screen devices.

reach a verdict

With Elementor's video aspect ratio setting feature, you can easily adjust the presentation of your videos and achieve more advanced design needs with custom CSS. Remember to test on different devices to ensure a consistent viewing experience for your users.