This feature is included with all Vimeo plans.
This article summarizes step-by-step instructions, customization techniques, solutions to common errors, and explores basic and advanced embedding features.
In this article
- Embedding overview
- Making the most out of video embeds
- Troubleshooting video embeds
- Suggested next steps
Embedding overview
Embedding allows you to display Vimeo-hosted videos on external websites using an embed code. This helps in seamless video playback outside Vimeo while maintaining control over privacy, customization, and experience.
Making the most out of video embeds
Here are the basic embedding features you can access. These core tools help you customize your videos' look, feel, and functionality.
- How do I customize the embedded player?
- How to apply custom branding colors
- How to customize the play button and controls on the player
- How to upload and display a custom logo
- How to use page presets
- How to use the transcript view
- Create embeddable GIFs
- Embed thumbnails and GIFs in email
- How can I ensure search engines index the video embedded on my site?
- How do I set up domain-level privacy?
- Optimize your website for posting to social media platforms
- About playback speed controls
- Bandwidth on Vimeo
You can access the advanced features below. These settings offer deeper control over playback behavior, embedding formats, and viewer experience.
- About Player parameters
- How do I add autoplay and loop parameters to my video’s embed code?
- How do I use multiple embed parameters?
- Set a default quality for embedded videos
- Embeddable playlists
- About iframe background color for embeds
- How to embed background and chromeless videos
- Enable captions and subtitles in embeds by default
- How to embed or share my showcase
Troubleshooting video embeds
Use these resources to resolve common issues with video embeds and ensure smooth playback across platforms.
- FAQ: Embedded videos
- Troubleshooting: Autoplay restrictions
- Embedded player displays "This video does not exist" message
- Troubleshooting: Remove white space above and below embedded video
- Troubleshooting: Why can’t I see the unmute button?
If these resources do not solve your issue, feel free to contact support for assistance.
When contacting our support team for any embedding issues, include the following information in your support ticket:
- URL of the embedded video
- Link to the webpage where the video is embedded (along with any login information, if needed)
- Method of embedding: Are you embedding the video using the HTML embed code or the video URL/direct file link?
Suggested next steps
You can read through the Embedding videos section for more information.
Use this hub as a quick reference to ensure smooth and successful video embedding.