Large background video is a trend in website design that is becoming more common and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Rather than using large banner images or the dated image carousel or slideshow, companies are utilizing video to convey motion or showcase personality to their website visitors.
A video background website can bring instant energy, motion, and emotion to your homepage, making your brand more memorable and modern.
Rather than static hero images or outdated sliders, smart brands are using background video to highlight their product, story, or personality — all while improving engagement.
What Is a Video Background Website?
A video background website uses fullscreen or partial video loops as a key part of its homepage or hero section design. This technique helps:
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Make a strong first impression
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Showcase action or atmosphere
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Add visual interest without interaction
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Convey brand story instantly
Let’s take a look at real-world examples that do this well.
In this post, we’ll show you 5 creative websites with video backgrounds and explain why they work.
Cadigal Office Leasing
Cadigal Office Leasing showcases many quick cuts and stunning camera work. A mix of architecture, aerial shots, and business people interacting are used to as a preview to the full video which can be accessed by clicking the play button below main heading.
https://www.cadigal.com.au/
Compression: MPEG-4 movie
Length: 0:21
Host: Vimeo CDN
Size: 11.2 MB
Australia
Why it works: Fast cuts and a clean overlay give it a modern corporate feel without distracting from the call-to-action.
Faraday Future
Faraday Future uses a background video that acts a quick car commercial showcasing everything that you would expect as quickly as possible. It accomplishes its goal as a fast introduction effectively without taking away from the rest of the page content.
https://www.ff.com/
Compression: MPEG-4 movie
Length: 0:10
Host: Amazon Web Services
Size: 10.2 MB
U.S.A.
Why it works: It instantly sets the tone for an innovative, high-tech product.
Dubai Future Talks
Dubai Future Talks features a video background on the homepage that is actually a two second seamless loop. It is also sized to only take up a portion of the screen which helps keep file size small and load times fast.
https://futuretalks.ae/
Compression: MPEG-4 movie
Length: 0:02
Host: Self Hosted
Size: 639 KB
United Arab Emirates
Why it works: Smart compression keeps load times fast while still using motion to spark interest.
Port 32 Fort Lauderdale
Port 32 Fort Lauderdale is the longest length and largest file size of all the videos featured in this post. The editing of this video contains multiple cuts and angles that will keep your interest until it replays from the beginning.
http://port32.heliumcreative.com/
Compression: MPEG-4 movie
Length: 0:36
Host: Vimeo CDN
Size: 13 MB
U.S.A
Why it works: Long, luxurious visuals help sell the experience as much as the marina itself.
Station
Station, a company based out of Switzerland has a very unique and interactive take on the fullscreen video. The first one second of the video plays a continuous loop in forward and reverse until the user drags the hand icon left to right. As a bonus, each video on the website seems to have some kind of interactive element.
https://station.ch/en
Compression: MPEG-4 movie
Length: 0:08
Host: Self Hosted
Size: 6.5 MB
Switzerland
Why it works: It breaks expectations and invites interaction, perfect for a creative agency.
Why Use Background Video on a Website?
Video backgrounds can:
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Boost engagement
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Help communicate your message visually
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Improve time-on-page and conversions (when used strategically)
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Set a tone or vibe instantly
However, it’s important to optimize for performance, compress video files, avoid autoplay with sound, and test on mobile.
FAQ: Background Video Websites
❓ What’s the ideal size for a video background on a website?
Aim for under 10 MB if possible. Use tools like Adobe Media Encoder to compress while keeping quality. Keep it short (under 30 seconds) and loop seamlessly.
❓ Should video backgrounds autoplay?
Yes, but always mute the audio by default. Most browsers block autoplay with sound. Looping and autoplaying silently is the norm.
❓ Are video background websites bad for SEO?
Not if done right. Keep file sizes small, avoid blocking important content, and always include text or CTAs above the fold. Also, optimize video filename and metadata.
Final Thoughts
Adding a video background to your website can create an emotional hook, show off your brand’s personality, and turn a basic homepage into something extraordinary.
Just remember: performance, purpose, and visual clarity matter most.
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