FitVids.Js

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FitVids.js is a Coding & Development tool that provides a lightweight jQuery plugin for fluid width video embeds. It automates the Intrinsic Ratio Method for responsive videos, supporting YouTube, Vimeo, and custom players.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is FitVids.js?

FitVids.js is a lightweight and easy-to-use jQuery plugin designed to create fluid width video embeds, ensuring videos are responsive across various screen sizes. It automates the Intrinsic Ratio Method, a technique by Thierry Koblentz, to achieve this responsiveness. The plugin works by wrapping each video in a `div.fluid-width-video-wrapper` and applying the necessary percentage-based CSS. It natively supports popular platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, and also offers a `customSelector` option for integrating other video vendors. Developers can specify custom selectors to include their own video players, making it a versatile solution for responsive video integration. Additionally, it provides an `ignore` option to prevent specific videos or containers from being processed by FitVids, offering flexibility in implementation.

Best used for

Ideal for web developers and UX designers who need to ensure video embeds are responsive across all devices, integrate various video platforms seamlessly, and maintain a clean, fluid layout. Especially valuable for projects requiring a lightweight solution for dynamic video scaling without complex custom CSS.

Common actions

embed responsive videos

manage video responsiveness

integrate video players

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Capabilities

Key features

Fluid width video embeds
jQuery plugin
Custom video vendor support
Ignore specific videos
Intrinsic Ratio Method

Target Audience

ux designer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

Which video platforms does FitVids.js natively support?

FitVids.js natively supports YouTube and Vimeo. It also previously supported Blip.tv, Viddler, and Kickstarter, though native support for these might be deprecated. For other platforms, a custom selector option is available.

Can I use FitVids.js with video players not explicitly listed as supported?

Yes, FitVids.js includes a `customSelector` option that allows you to specify your own video vendor selectors. This enables you to integrate custom video players or platforms not natively supported, though compatibility may vary.

How can I prevent FitVids.js from applying its styling to a specific video?

You can prevent FitVids.js from processing a particular video by adding the class `fitvidsignore` to its object or container. Alternatively, you can use the `ignore` option in the FitVids initialization to specify custom selectors for elements to be excluded.

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