Using Video Embed URLs

Instructions for obtaining a video’s Embed URL to use in custom fields and on sites.

The embed URL is different from a video’s “normal” URL. It is a special URL that is used with an HTML element called an <iframe>, which is what is used to display videos on a web page.

This URL is all that needs to be added to the appropriate field or column in a Google Sheet, depending on what is applicable to your setup.

YouTube

1. Visit the “normal” link for a video. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0DPdy98e4c
2. Click the “Share” button below the video

3. Click “Embed”

4. Copy the link within the generated code snippet. You’ll find the link after the src attribute, between the double quotes, as highlighted below. You may have to copy the entire snippet into a text editor and then grab just the URL. Paste this URL in the appropriate field or column in a Google Sheet, depending on what is applicable to your setup.

Vimeo

1. Visit the “normal” link for a video. Example: https://vimeo.com/52355782
2. Click the “Share” button below the video

3. Copy the link within the generated code snippet. You’ll find the link after the src attribute, between the double quotes, as highlighted below. You may have to copy the entire snippet into a text editor and then grab just the URL. Paste this URL in the appropriate field or column in a Google Sheet, depending on what is applicable to your setup.