Video Block

Overview

The Video block embeds videos from popular platforms or your own server. It supports YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted video files with customizable playback options, aspect ratios, and responsive sizing.

This is the Video Block

Embed product walkthroughs, demos, or launch videos.

A quick walkthrough of the app...

Video Block content (Vimeo)

Embed a high‑quality Vimeo demo or reel.

Fields

Field	Description
Heading	Optional section title above the video
Subheading	Supporting text below the heading
Source	Video source: YouTube, Vimeo, or Self-hosted
Aspect Ratio	Video dimensions: 16:9, 4:3, 21:9, or 1:1
Width	Maximum width: Full, XL, Large, or Medium
Caption	Optional caption text below the video
Content Width	Control the maximum width of the content area
Animation	Entrance animation effect

Source-Specific Fields

YouTube

Field	Description
YouTube URL	Full YouTube video URL (required)

Vimeo

Field	Description
Vimeo URL	Full Vimeo video URL (required)

Self-Hosted

Field	Description
Video URL	Direct URL to MP4, WebM, or OGG file (required)
Poster URL	Thumbnail image shown before playback

Playback Options

Option	Description
Autoplay	Start playing automatically on page load
Muted	Start with audio muted (required for autoplay)
Loop	Continuously repeat the video
Controls	Show player controls (play, pause, volume, etc.)

Aspect Ratios

Ratio	Best For
16:9	Standard widescreen (most common)
4:3	Traditional/older video formats
21:9	Cinematic ultra-wide content
1:1	Square format (social media style)

Tips

For autoplay to work, the video must also be muted (browser requirement)
YouTube and Vimeo handle their own responsive behavior
Self-hosted videos should be optimized for web delivery