How to Insert a Video into Google Docs – Embed or Link Easily

Google Docs doesn’t support true video embedding, but you can still add videos using smart chips, workarounds with Google Slides, or third-party add-ons. Here's how:

1. Using Smart Chips (Quick Link Preview)

This method inserts a clickable video preview:

• Step 1: Type @ followed by the video URL (e.g., @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...).

• Step 2: Wait for the smart chip suggestion to appear.

• Step 3: Press Tab to insert the chip.

• Step 4: Hover over the smart chip and click Open preview to watch the video.

Note: This creates a link preview, not an embedded player.

2. Insert via Google Slides (Visual Workaround)

To visually include a video inside your doc:

• Step 1: Open Google Slides and insert a video (Insert > Video).

• Step 2: Once added, copy the entire slide (Ctrl/Cmd + C).

• Step 3: In Google Docs, go to Insert > Drawing > New.

• Step 4: Paste the video image from the slide into the drawing.

• Step 5: Click Save and Close to add it to your doc.

Note: The video won’t be playable within the doc, but clicking the image can link to the actual video.

3. Use a Google Docs Add-on (Optional)

• Try "DocuTube Viewer": Install this add-on to preview YouTube and Drive videos inside your document.

• Follow on-screen prompts after installation to embed and interact with videos more effectively.

Step-by-Step Guide: How To Insert A Video Into Google Docs

Step 1

Begin by opening a new Google Doc. Once the Google Doc opens, start by writing the text that you want to hyperlink to the video. Highlight the text you have written.

Step 2

Navigate to the "Insert" option in the menu. In the toolbar, select "Link." A dialog box will appear where you can enter the URL of the video you wish to link.

Step 3

Enter the link/URL and click 'Apply'

Step 4

Hover over the hyperlinked text to preview the video. Clicking the hyperlinked text will direct you to the video. This concludes the hyperlink method for adding video to Google Docs.

Pro tips for successfully adding videos to google docs

1. Place videos strategically near relevant text for better engagement.

2. Use YouTube link previews for seamless in-document viewing.

3. Leverage Google Slides for advanced embedding and playback control.

4. Choose shorter video clips to improve document loading times.

5. Double-check video permissions to ensure all viewers can access the content.

Common pitfalls and how to avoid them while adding video to google docs

1. Lack of native video embedding : Use YouTube link previews or Google Slides with the Drawing tool as alternatives.

2. Playback and compatibility issues: Test on various platforms and ensure a stable internet connection.

3. Permission Problems: Set video permissions to "public" or "anyone with the link can view" for Google Drive videos. For Drawing tool embeds, grant viewers Edit rights.

Common FAQs on uploading video in google doc

1. Can I directly embed a video in Google Docs?
No, but you can insert a YouTube link for an interactive preview or use Google Slides with the Drawing tool for a more integrated experience.

2. How can I add a video from my iPhone?
Copy a YouTube video link and paste it into your Google Doc using the mobile app.

3. What's the easiest way to add a playable video?
Use the DocuTube Viewer add-on to insert and play videos directly within your document.

4. How to screen record on mac? 
To screen record on a Mac, you can use Trupeer AI. It allows you to capture the entire screen and provides AI capabilities such as adding AI avatars, add voiceover, add zoom in and out in the video. With trupeer’s AI video translation feature, you can translate the video into 30+ languages. 

5. How to add an AI avatar to screen recording?
To add an AI avatar to a screen recording, you'll need to use an AI screen recording tool. Trupeer AI is an AI screen recording tool, which helps you create videos with multiple avatars, also helps you in creating your own avatar for the video.

6. How to screen record on windows?
To screen record on Windows, you can use the built-in Game Bar (Windows + G) or advanced AI tool like Trupeer AI for more advanced features such as AI avatars, voiceover, translation etc.

7. How to add voiceover to video?
To add voiceover to videos, download trupeer ai chrome extension. Once signed up, upload your video with voice, choose the desired voiceover from trupeer and export your edited video. 

8. How do I Zoom in on a screen recording?
To zoom in during a screen recording, use the zoom effects in Trupeer AI which allows you to zoom in and out at specific moments, enhancing the visual impact of your video content.