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How Do I Add a Video to Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 9:54 am

There are many ways to add a video to Figma. The most common way is to use the video element in the components panel.

This will allow you to insert a video from YouTube or Vimeo with a preview image. If you need to add a video that is not hosted on YouTube or Vimeo, you can use the Embed option in the Share panel.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that adding a video to Figma may result in decreased performance and/or unexpected behavior. We recommend only adding videos if absolutely necessary.

How Do I Add a Video to Figma?

There are many ways to add a video to Figma. The most common way is to use the video element in the components panel. If you need to add a video that is not hosted on YouTube or Vimeo, you can use the Embed option in the Share panel.

To add a video hosted on YouTube or Vimeo:

1.Open the Components panel and click on the Video element. 2.Click on the + icon and select the platform you are using- YouTube or Vimeo.

3.Enter the URL of the video you want to embed and click Embed. 4.The video will appear in your design with a preview image.

To add a self-hosted video:

1.Upload your video file to an online storage platform such as Google Drive or Dropbox.Share the video and copy the link provided. 3.Open Figma and go to the Share panel located in the top right corner of your screen.

4.Click on Embed and paste the link into the URL field provided then click Embed once more. 5. ‘Your self-hosted video will appear in your design with a preview image

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