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How do I add videos to Gamma?

How to upload your own video files, or embed YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, Wistia, and TikTok videos, in a Gamma presentation, document, or site.

Introduction

You can add a video to your gamma by uploading a video file from your computer, or by embedding a video from YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, Wistia, or TikTok.

🌀 Insight: Uploaded videos are hosted by Gamma, so you don't need a YouTube or Vimeo account to share them.

How to Upload a Video

  • Click where you'd like the video to go in your gamma.

  • Type /video and select Video upload.

  • Drag in your video file, or browse for it on your computer.

🔷 Note: You can upload MP4, WebM, or MOV files up to 200 MB each.

How to Embed a Video From Another Site

  • Copy the link to your video.

  • In your gamma, type /video and select the site your video is hosted on: YouTube videos, Vimeo videos, Loom recording, Wistia, or TikTok.

  • Paste your link.

💎 Pro Tip: Make sure your video is public or unlisted so everyone viewing your gamma can watch it.

FAQs & Common Issues

Can I add videos from my phone?

  • Yes. In the Gamma mobile app, you can add videos straight from your camera roll.

  • The app is currently available in the US and Canada.

What video file types can I upload?

  • You can upload MP4, WebM, and MOV files.

  • Each file can be up to 200 MB.

Why won't my embedded video play?

  • Check that the video is set to public or unlisted on the site it's hosted on.

  • Private videos can't be played by people viewing your gamma.

My video file is larger than 200 MB. What can I do?

  • Compress the video or trim it into shorter clips, then upload it again.

  • You can also upload it to YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, Wistia, or TikTok and embed it instead.

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