How do I add video to my Squarespace website?

Squarespace supports video embedding from YouTube, Vimeo, and Animoto through the Video block. To add a video, edit your page, click an insert point, select Video, and paste the URL of your YouTube or Vimeo video. The video will embed with a responsive player that works on all devices. For the best quality and loading speed, upload your videos to YouTube or Vimeo rather than directly to Squarespace — these platforms handle compression and adaptive streaming far better.

Background videos can add visual impact to hero sections. In Squarespace, you can set a video as the background of a section by uploading a video file in the section settings. Keep background videos short (15 to 30 seconds), muted (they auto-mute on most browsers), and compressed under 10 MB. Background videos should be atmospheric — subtle movement that adds depth without distracting from your content. On mobile, Squarespace automatically replaces background videos with a static image for performance.

Be strategic about where you use video. A 30-second brand overview video on your homepage, a client testimonial video on your about page, and process demonstration videos on your service pages add genuine value. But multiple large video embeds on a single page will slow your loading time significantly. Limit each page to one or two embedded videos, and use video thumbnails with click-to-play rather than auto-playing every video on the page.