How to Add Video to Shopify Product Pages

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding videos to your Shopify product pages. Whether you want to embed YouTube videos or upload your product videos directly, this step-by-step guide will help you enhance your product listings, making them more engaging for potential customers.

Step 1: Uploading Video Files Directly

To add videos directly to your Shopify product pages, follow these steps:

1. Access Your Shopify Admin Panel

   • Log into your Shopify account and navigate to the Admin panel.

2. Go to Products

   • Click on "Products" in the left sidebar to view your product list.

3. Select a Product

   • Choose the product you want to add a video to by clicking on its name.

4. Add Video in Media Section

   • Scroll down to the "Media" section.
   • Click on "Add media" and select "Upload" to upload a video file from your computer.

5. Save Changes

   • After the video is uploaded, make sure to click "Save" at the top right corner of the page.

Step 2: Embedding YouTube Videos

If you prefer to use a YouTube video, follow these steps to embed it on your product page:

1. Copy YouTube Video URL

   • Go to YouTube and find the video you want to embed.
   • Click on the "Share" button below the video and copy the URL provided.

2. Access Your Shopify Admin Panel

   • Similar to Step 1, log into Shopify and go to the Admin panel.

3. Go to Products

   • Click on "Products" and select the product you want to edit.

4. Embed Video in Description

   • Scroll to the "Description" section of the product.
   • Click on the HTML icon (<>), which will allow you to enter HTML code.

5. Insert Embed Code

   • Use the following format to embed the video:

     <iframe width="560" height="315" src="YOUR_YOUTUBE_VIDEO_URL" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     

   • Replace YOUR_YOUTUBE_VIDEO_URL with the URL you copied from YouTube, ensuring it starts with https://www.youtube.com/embed/.

6. Save Changes

   • After adding the embed code, click "Save" to update the product page.

Step 3: Previewing Your Product Page

1. Preview Changes

   • After saving, click on "View" to preview how the video appears on your product page.
   • Ensure the video plays correctly and is displayed as expected.

2. Check Responsiveness

   • Test the page on different devices to ensure that the video is responsive and adjusts well to various screen sizes.

Conclusion

Adding videos to your Shopify product pages can significantly enhance your customers' shopping experience. By following these steps, you can either upload videos directly or embed YouTube videos seamlessly.

Consider experimenting with different types of videos, such as product demonstrations, reviews, or tutorials, to see what resonates best with your audience. For further engagement, you may also want to explore Shopify apps that specialize in video marketing.