BackStretch
A jQuery plugin for adding dynamically-resized, slideshow-capable background images to any page or element.
What is BackStretch?
Backstretch is a jQuery plugin that enables developers to add responsive, slideshow-capable background images or videos to web pages. It solves the problem of creating dynamic, full-screen or element-specific backgrounds that adapt to different screen sizes and devices without complex CSS or JavaScript.
Frontend developers and web designers working with jQuery who need to implement responsive background images, slideshows, or video backgrounds on websites or web applications.
Developers choose Backstretch for its simplicity, extensive customization options, and robust support for responsive image selection and video backgrounds, all within a lightweight jQuery plugin that integrates seamlessly into existing projects.
Overview
Backstretch is a simple jQuery plugin that allows you to add a dynamically-resized, slideshow-capable background image to any page or element. The image will stretch to fit the page/element, and will automatically resize as the window/element size changes.
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding full-screen background images that resize with the browser window
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