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How to Add a Video to Your Store?

A guide on how to add a video to your store.

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Written by Micah Quinto
Updated over a week ago

Adding a Video to Your Store

Adding a video to your website can be a great way to engage your audience and make your content more dynamic. Whether you want to add a video to your homepage, product page, or any other page on your website, the process is simple and can be done in just a few steps.


How to Add a Video to Your Store Using the Slideshow?

STEP 1

Access your Shopify Admin's Theme Library to open the theme customizer.

STEP 2

  • Navigate the homepage, and scroll down to Templates.

  • Scroll on Slideshow. (If you don't have one yet, check here on How to use the slideshow?)

  • Click on the arrow to open the Slideshow menu where you can add a slide.

STEP 3

In the video section, select the video you want to upload as the background video.

STEP 4

Click Save to apply the changes.


How to Add a Video to Your Store Using the Video Section?

Use this section if your video is hosted on YouTube or Vimeo.

STEP 1

Access your Shopify Admin's Theme Library to open the theme customizer.

STEP 2

  • Navigate the homepage, and scroll down to Templates.

  • Click Add section, then choose Video.

STEP 3

In the video section, click Video. On the video settings, paste the YouTube or Vimeo video link.

STEP 4

Click Save to apply the changes.


How to Add a Video to Your Store Using the Custom HTML?

STEP 1

Access your Shopify Admin's Theme Library to open the theme customizer.

STEP 2

  • Navigate the homepage, and scroll down to Templates.

  • Click Add section, then choose Custom HTML.

STEP 3

In the Custom HTML section, click on Custom HTML. Paste the following HTML code for a video

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="YOUR_VIDEO_URL" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Editing Instructions:

  • Replace YOUR_VIDEO_URL with the actual URL of your video.

  • Adjust the width and height values as needed to fit your theme layout.

  • You can also customize other attributes like allow for different features (e.g., autoplay)

STEP 4

Click Save to apply the changes.

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