--- title: Email Video Thumbnail Embed  description: Add Click-Worthy Video Thumbnails to Your Emails --- [Skip to content](https://help.vidalytics.com/email-video-thumbnail-embed#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Logo Inline Blue](https://help.vidalytics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20Inline%20Blue.png?width=200&height=29&name=Logo%20Inline%20Blue.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Vidalytics Knowledge Center](https://help.vidalytics.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Integrations & Embedding](https://help.vidalytics.com/integrations-embedding?hsLang=en) 3. [Landing Page Builders](https://help.vidalytics.com/integrations-embedding?hsLang=en#landing-page-builders) # Email Video Thumbnail Embed ## Add Click-Worthy Video Thumbnails to Your Emails Email Embed allows you to generate eye-catching video thumbnails with an automatic play button overlay and embed them directly into your email campaigns. Instead of sending plain text links, you can add a professional-looking video preview that links directly to your video or landing page — increasing clicks and engagement from your email list. This feature is accessible via **Vid Settings → Embed → Email Embed**. ### **What It Does** Email Embed generates a ready-to-use thumbnail of your video that: - Displays a branded play button overlay - Links to your chosen destination URL - Is optimized for fast loading in email clients - Can be downloaded or copied with embed-ready code Because most email providers do not support inline video playback, this method ensures recipients click through to your optimized video page instead. ### **How to Use Email Embed** ### Generate Your Email Thumbnail 1. Open your video in **Vid Settings**. 2. Click **Embed**. ​ [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/i6av6kys/2145147110/598bc0c65be42e5a9c065a862ce7/Email+Embed+Screenshot+RN+1.png?expires=1778631300&signature=ce2913128f589d1a75dd20af3dcce5f69d45394be004ea820d7b3eab179ed6a2&req=diEjE8h6moBeWfMW1HO4zQo5y6dJfdxMcoM4zN9EaiKnS09ps7lo7qNIpA%2Bq%0AJ5Ln%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/i6av6kys/2145147110/598bc0c65be42e5a9c065a862ce7/Email+Embed+Screenshot+RN+1.png?expires=1778631300&signature=ce2913128f589d1a75dd20af3dcce5f69d45394be004ea820d7b3eab179ed6a2&req=diEjE8h6moBeWfMW1HO4zQo5y6dJfdxMcoM4zN9EaiKnS09ps7lo7qNIpA%2Bq%0AJ5Ln%0A) 3. Select the **Email Embed** tab. ​ [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/i6av6kys/2145147728/973a20fe5a37d95d998a951c3044/Email+Embed+Screenshot+RN+2.png?expires=1778631300&signature=3b767d597e97059ee39f8a6645c69496686012369ad709bca427e64c72e6125b&req=diEjE8h6moZdUfMW1HO4zR%2BaEcNFXb93C8SEMNyGXQ%2BmrM4SApS9heX7e6Ts%0AiQgP%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/i6av6kys/2145147728/973a20fe5a37d95d998a951c3044/Email+Embed+Screenshot+RN+2.png?expires=1778631300&signature=3b767d597e97059ee39f8a6645c69496686012369ad709bca427e64c72e6125b&req=diEjE8h6moZdUfMW1HO4zR%2BaEcNFXb93C8SEMNyGXQ%2BmrM4SApS9heX7e6Ts%0AiQgP%0A) 4. Adjust thumbnail size (default max 450px, aspect ratio preserved). 5. Confirm or update the link destination: - Defaults to your video preview URL - Can be changed to any landing page 6. Preview the thumbnail (file size is displayed). ​ [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/i6av6kys/2145150644/8ab45b3f8a51f84e0b3a0dd4b0a7/Email+Embed+Screenshot+RN+4.png?expires=1778631300&signature=f0ac1c7240bc27ecd99d734144dd0bab2520a5aaa5b6f817d81698a3018a5b6a&req=diEjE8h7nYdbXfMW1HO4zQI7fgDnCU5hbBHrnVDNY7CMfB8sziaHpGhSLnD7%0A681W%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/i6av6kys/2145150644/8ab45b3f8a51f84e0b3a0dd4b0a7/Email+Embed+Screenshot+RN+4.png?expires=1778631300&signature=f0ac1c7240bc27ecd99d734144dd0bab2520a5aaa5b6f817d81698a3018a5b6a&req=diEjE8h7nYdbXfMW1HO4zQI7fgDnCU5hbBHrnVDNY7CMfB8sziaHpGhSLnD7%0A681W%0A) 7. Download the image or copy the image/code to clipboard. ​ [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/i6av6kys/2145150022/68dafe070fb13ae818c2558fce1b/Email+Embed+Screenshot+RN+3.png?expires=1778631300&signature=b9e02d9d535e23fe1cf3490c5e2f0ba55bab0577107a592e6054450b16a513f5&req=diEjE8h7nYFdW%2FMW1HO4zV7MijhQOwZJd8cWuWIQ9W2I8oq41xmxt9bcVbyn%0ACqW5%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/i6av6kys/2145150022/68dafe070fb13ae818c2558fce1b/Email+Embed+Screenshot+RN+3.png?expires=1778631300&signature=b9e02d9d535e23fe1cf3490c5e2f0ba55bab0577107a592e6054450b16a513f5&req=diEjE8h7nYFdW%2FMW1HO4zV7MijhQOwZJd8cWuWIQ9W2I8oq41xmxt9bcVbyn%0ACqW5%0A) 8. Paste into your email editor (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.). ### **Benefits** - **Increase Click-Through Rates:** Video thumbnails stand out in inboxes and attract more engagement. - **Save Design Time:** No need for external tools to create thumbnails. - **Professional Branding:** Play button overlay matches your player style automatically. - **Flexible Linking:** Send users directly to your video preview or a custom landing page. - **Email-Client Friendly:** Works across nearly all email providers. ### **Customization Options** - Adjust size (within actual video dimensions). - Change destination URL anytime. - Play button overlay automatically matches your player style. **Limitations:**  - Maximum thumbnail dimension defaults to 450px (optimized for loading). - If selected size exceeds video frame size, it resets to valid maximum. - JPG uses static thumbnail. - Files are automatically compressed/optimized.  **Note:** These are not supported: - Uploading external custom thumbnails. - 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