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Can You Add Videos to Shopify?

Last updated on January 14, 2023 @ 12:38 pm

Yes, you can add videos to Shopify. This can be done by using the video element in HTML, which is supported in Shopify themes. To add a video to your Shopify store, you will need to upload the video file to your Shopify account, and then embed it in a page or blog post using the video element.

The video element allows you to embed video files in your HTML pages. Video files are usually stored in the .mp4 format, but they can also be in .ogg or .webm formats. To add a video to your Shopify store, you will need to upload the video file to your Shopify account.

Once the video file is uploaded, you can embed it in a page or blog post using the video element. The code for the video element looks like this:

<video width="640" height="360" controls>
  <source src="your-video-file.mp4" type="video/mp4">
 <source src="your-video-file.ogg" type="video/ogg">
  <source src="your-video-file.webm" type="video/webm">
  Your browser does not support the video tag.
</video>

You will need to replace "your-video-file" with the name of the video file that you uploaded to your Shopify account. The width and height attributes specify the size of the video player.

The controls attribute adds player controls (play, pause, etc) to the video player. The source elements specify the URL of the video files. The type attribute specifies the MIME type of the video files.

The browser will use the first source element that it supports. For example, if a browser does not support .mp4 videos, it will use the .ogg video instead. Make sure to include all three source elements so that your videos can be played by as many browsers as possible.

Can You Add Videos to Shopify?

Yes, you can add videos to Shopify by using the video element in HTML, which is supported in Shopify themes.

PRO TIP: Adding videos to your Shopify store can be a great way to engage customers and improve your conversion rate. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before adding videos to your store.

First, make sure that the videos you add are relevant to your products and target audience. Adding random videos or videos that are not related to your store can actually hurt your conversion rate.

Second, keep the videos short and to the point. Customers are not likely to watch long, drawn-out videos on your store. Instead, focus on creating short, informative videos that highlight the key features of your products.

Finally, make sure that the videos you add are high quality. Low-quality videos can reflect poorly on your brand and turn customers away from your store. Use only high-quality videos that accurately represent your products and brand.

To add a video to your Shopify store:

  1. Upload the video file to your Shopify account
  2. Embed the video in a page or blog post using the code below

          <video width="640" height="360" controls>
            <source src="your-video-file.mp4" type="video/mp4">
           <source src="your-video-file.ogg" type="video/ogg">
           <source src="your-video-file.webm" type="video/webm">
    

    Your browser does not support the video tag.

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