Updated on July 8, 2026easy, ~2 min

How to Embed a Video in Notion (Any Source)

To embed a video in Notion, paste the video's link onto a Notion page and choose "Create embed" — Notion turns links from YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, and most major hosts into an inline player automatically. For your own video files, type /video and upload the MP4 directly (up to 5 MB on free plans; larger on paid). Either way the video plays inside the page, no embed code required.

Why embed Video in Notion?

  • Keep tutorials, briefings, and walkthroughs on the page they explain.
  • Build a course hub or onboarding doc that plays inline.
  • Share screen recordings next to the project they belong to.

How to embed Video in Notion

  1. For hosted video: copy the link

    Copy the video URL from YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, or wherever it lives. Full canonical links (youtube.com/watch?v=…, vimeo.com/123…, loom.com/share/…) are the most reliable; shortened or tracking-parameter links can fail silently.

  2. Paste and choose "Create embed"

    Paste the link on your Notion page and pick "Create embed" (or "Create video") from the menu. Notion renders an inline player. You can also type /video first and paste the link into the block.

  3. For your own files: upload with /video

    Type /video, choose Upload, and select the file. MP4 (H.264) is the safest format. Notion's free plan caps uploads at 5 MB per file — host bigger files on YouTube (unlisted) or Loom and embed the link instead.

  4. Resize and position the player

    Drag the embed's handles to fit your layout. Videos hold their aspect ratio, and full-width blocks feel most like a native player.

Good to know

  • Video embeds don't play reliably in Notion's iOS and Android apps — open the page in a mobile browser for playback on phones.
  • Notion's free plan limits direct file uploads to 5 MB; embed a hosting link for anything larger.
  • Playback settings (autoplay, quality, captions default) can't be controlled from the Notion block — the player uses the host's defaults.
  • Private videos only play for viewers the host has granted access; use unlisted links for team pages.

Frequently asked questions

What video sites can Notion embed?

YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, and most major hosts embed by pasting the link. Anything that publishes a standard oEmbed/iframe player generally works with "Create embed".

Can I upload a video file directly to Notion?

Yes — type /video and upload the file. The free plan caps uploads at 5 MB per file; paid plans allow larger files. For long recordings, hosting on YouTube or Loom and embedding the link is usually better.

Why doesn't my video play in the Notion mobile app?

A known Notion app limitation — embeds load but often won't play on iOS/Android. Open the same page in a mobile browser for reliable playback.

Can I embed a video so it autoplays?

No. Notion embeds use the host's default player settings, and autoplay parameters are ignored inside Notion.

What's the best format for uploaded video?

MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio plays everywhere Notion runs. WebM works on desktop browsers but is less reliable in the apps.

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