How to Embed a Video in SendGrid Email
- George Apostolov
How to Embed a Video in SendGrid Email: step-by-step guide
Inside SendGrid's Design Editor, go to the left-side panel and tap the 'Build' tab.
Select 'Image' from the available options. Grab and drag the module to the main workspace and place it in your preferred section.
Following that, click the 'Choose Images to Upload' and then import the photo you want to use. Select the actual video thumbnail or any image related to the video you want to embed.
Once done, click 'Insert Image' to proceed.
Go back to the Build tab afterwards, then select 'Button'. Drag the module to the main workspace and place it right below the video thumbnail.
Subsequently, configure the Button Module Styles based on your preferences. Specify your the 'Button Text' and 'Button URL'. As for the latter, provide the URL of the video you want to embed.
Edit the default design of the button according to your liking. For instance, you may change the background color, button width and height, border style, and more.
Once done, navigate to the main workspace and review the thumbnail.
Finally, tap 'Save' to apply the changes.
Quick answer: To embed a video in SendGrid, go to the Build tab, drag an Image module to the workspace, and upload a video thumbnail. Next, drag a Button module below the thumbnail, enter the video URL in the Button URL field, style the button, review the design, and click Save.
About this SendGrid tutorial
Add clickable videos to your emails by combining thumbnail images and buttons in SendGrid. This guide shows how to embed a Video in SendGrid Email in 9 steps, starting with "Inside SendGrid's Design Editor, go to the left-side panel and tap the 'Build' tab" and finishing with "Finally, tap 'Save' to apply the changes". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SendGrid interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to embed a Video in SendGrid Email?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SendGrid data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SendGrid. Related guides: How to enable email tracking on sendgrid, How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication in SendGrid and How to export contacts from sendgrid. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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