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The content type Videos embeds your own video file, with an optional poster image, playback controls, and responsive display options. For YouTube videos, there is a dedicated content type Youtube Content.

Selecting the content type

In the editor of a page, shopping world, or building block, click + New, then in the Content tab click Videos. The “New video” dialog opens.

Fields

General

FieldMeaning
DescriptionInternal name of the content (max. 255 characters)
PosterPreview image before playback (opens the File Manager)
FileSelect the video file
Show in all languagesMakes the content available across all languages

Settings

FieldMeaning
Width (px)Fixed video width in pixels. 0 = full container width (100%)
LinkExternal URL that the video links to
Target pageInternal page as link target (alternative to Link)
AutoplayVideo starts automatically on load
LoopVideo plays in an endless loop
MuteVideo is played without sound
Show buttonsDisplay player controls (play, pause, volume, etc.)

Display

For each device type, you can define how the video is displayed. Available levels: Mobile, Tablet portrait, Tablet landscape, Desktop, Desktop Large (default everywhere: As video, adopts the original display).

Publication

FieldMeaning
Layout areaArea of the page layout in which the video appears (default: Content)
ActiveMakes the video visible

Tips

A poster improves the experience before playback and avoids a black area while loading.
For background videos on landing pages: turn on autoplay + loop + mute, turn off buttons. Browsers only block autoplay if the video would have sound.

Youtube Content

Embed YouTube videos instead of your own files.

Files

Upload videos and posters centrally.

Content Types

All available content types.