Video

You might say

Put a video on the page that people can play with one click.

Media with moving images and a duration that plays on a pageVideo can demonstrate a product action or teach a course, such as “Create a project in two minutes.” The poster should state the topic and length, and the player needs captions, sound controls, and a clear failure state.
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Set up a project in two minutes02:18 · English captions
Video≠Image

Video has time-based content, playback controls, and often sound. Image shows a single static frame.

When to use it

  • Product walkthrough
    ▶2-minute product demo02:18
  • Course or tutorial
    Lesson 3: Set permissions08:40 · English captions · 60% watched
  • Brand story after the hero
    ▶Why we built this product

When NOT to use it

  • Essential information only in video
    Key stepsProvide written instructions and captions below the video
  • Autoplaying sound on page load
    🔊Audio starts playing as soon as the page opens
  • No poster, duration, or load-failure message
    No thumbnail, duration, or error message
Anatomy
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Product demo02:18 · English captions
Lets people decide whether to play
Briefly explains the video
Shows duration, captions, or viewing progress
Variants
Poster card
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Product demo
As a play entry in a list or article
Inline player
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01:12 / 02:18
After someone starts watching
Course
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Lesson 360% watched
When the learner needs to resume
Typical use cases
Product demo
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Create your first project in two minutes02:18
Tutorial
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Lesson 3: Set permissions08:40 · 60% watched
Brand introduction
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How we made this product01:32
Further reading