# Embedding Video and Images into long-form Markdown CMS content **URL:** \ **Category:** Elements CMS\ **Created:** [November 7, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278 "2025-11-07T11:32:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/1 "2025-11-07T11:32:12Z")
It comes up fairly regularly on the forum, so I thought it was about time we added some documentation on adding images and video into Markdown documents… Keep in mind that **inline media embedding only works with the Typography Component** , not the Text Component. The Typography Component supports rich inline content such as images, videos, and code blocks, so everything flows naturally with your text. 👉 [Read the full documentation on embedding media](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/cms/cms/markdown/embedding-media) Have a read and let me know if there’s anything else we’re missing or you’d like to know how to do 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2025, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/2 "2025-11-08T12:16:35Z")
Not fully conversant but is you old app Typed not able to do this and then export from there into typography component? Not used it for a while and can’t remember? ---
**Author:** ![meonmac](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/meonmac/32/36720_2.png) [@meonmac](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/meonmac)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/3 "2025-11-16T18:10:40Z")
Is there some easier way? I do not work with code. Can I use the video element for this? How to set autoplay for YT video so when I load my main page the video if used as a background loop will play when loaded without need to click anything. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/4 "2025-11-16T18:45:03Z")
If you just want to play a video on your page, just use the video component 🙂 It support YouTube videos and autoplay, etc. If you get stuck just let me know! ### How to add Video You can add YouTube or Vimeo videos by dragging and dropping the URL from your web browser to the Resources area in RapidWeaver Elements. ### Supported Video Types The video component supports the following file types: - YouTube - Vimeo - .mp4 ---
**Author:** ![meonmac](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/meonmac/32/36720_2.png) [@meonmac](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/meonmac)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/5 "2025-11-16T19:24:31Z")
Thank you for quick reply. Much appreciated. Did try to move the link from Safari, but I was on free trial. Did not work. Got myself the Plus package, so I will try again. Any chance using not linked video, can I use a video stored with webpage on my provider’s server? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/6 "2025-11-17T09:43:50Z")
> [@meonmac](#): > > Any chance using not linked video, can I use a video stored with webpage on my provider’s server? Yes, you can add a video from youtube, vimeo, locally, or as a remote resource from your server. Here’s a quick video I recorded for you, that hopefully explains this in more detail 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![meonmac](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/meonmac/32/36720_2.png) [@meonmac](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/meonmac)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/7 "2025-11-17T10:25:01Z")
Excellent! Thank you so much for the support and video. Much appreciated! Will give it a try. I guess the autoplay does the same as you would click on the video upon loading? I plan to use it on front page as a backdrop for text so the autoplay feature is important. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/8 "2025-11-17T11:28:44Z")
No problem, here’s how to add video to a background header: [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/2/5/2577faa6ed4c0d1956c357d173d92de104e95316.jpeg "How to add a background video header to your website") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x59UfuZvMwM) And here’s a more in-depth tutorial on the Video Component: [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/2/4/2476ae680fbfb13447596769d05825e7022fc13a.jpeg "How to add video to your website") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avzBCXIJFU0) ---
**Author:** ![chet](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/chet/32/35396_2.png) [@chet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/chet)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/9 "2025-11-17T13:20:21Z")
Can you share the project files from the background video demo? I find it incredibly helpful in understanding the whole process. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/embedding-video-and-images-into-long-form-markdown-cms-content/52278/10 "2025-11-17T13:57:40Z")
There’s nothing to it, you just drop in the Templates I use from the core pack, and add your own video 🙂