How to Embed Video in LinkedIn Post

Use LinkedIn’s video upload button, not pasted video code, to place a playable video inside a post.

A LinkedIn post cannot run website embed code, so how to embed video in LinkedIn post means choosing one of two feed formats: native upload for a playable video card, or a pasted URL when the clip must stay on YouTube, Vimeo, or your site. Native upload gives the smoother feed view because the video plays inside LinkedIn instead of sending the viewer away.

The main choice is simple: upload the video file when you own the clip and want engagement on LinkedIn. Paste a URL when the video already lives elsewhere and the link destination matters more than in-feed playback.

Can You Paste Embed Code Into A LinkedIn Post?

LinkedIn posts do not run &lt;/code&gt; or HTML embed code. A feed post needs either an uploaded video file or a pasted video URL that LinkedIn turns into a preview.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Embed code belongs on websites, blog posts, landing pages, and article editors that allow HTML. LinkedIn’s feed composer is a post editor, so pasted code will show as text or fail to create the video card you expected.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;For a normal feed post, use one of these two choices:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Native video:&lt;/strong&gt; Upload the file from your computer or phone so LinkedIn hosts it.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Video link:&lt;/strong&gt; Paste a public URL so LinkedIn creates a link preview and sends viewers to that page.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Embedding Video In A LinkedIn Post: Limits Before Upload&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;LinkedIn video posts work only when the file fits LinkedIn’s upload rules. The practical target is an MP4 file under 5 GB, between a few seconds and 15 minutes, with the core text or logo kept away from the edges.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;LinkedIn says desktop users can click the &lt;strong&gt;Video&lt;/strong&gt; icon in the share box, upload from a computer, add thumbnail or caption options, pick visibility, and click &lt;strong&gt;Post&lt;/strong&gt;. The same &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a7174587" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;LinkedIn video sharing instructions&lt;/a&gt; list these upload limits:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;table&gt; &lt;thead&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Video Item&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;LinkedIn Limit&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Posting Tip&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/thead&gt; &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Maximum file size&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;5 GB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Compress huge exports before upload.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Minimum file size&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;75 KB&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tiny test clips may be rejected.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Maximum duration&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;15 minutes&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Trim long webinars into one focused clip.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Minimum duration&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;3 seconds on desktop; 2 seconds in the mobile app&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;A logo sting may be too short.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Resolution range&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;256x144 to 4096x2304&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Export at 1080p for most posts.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Aspect ratio&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1:2.4 to 2.4:1&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Square, vertical, and wide clips can fit.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Frame rate&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;10 fps to 60 fps&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;30 fps is a dependable default.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bit rate&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;192 Kbps to 30 Mbps&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Lower the bit rate if the file is huge.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; &lt;/table&gt; &lt;p&gt;Captions are worth adding because many feed views happen with sound off. LinkedIn can create auto captions in a set of languages, and desktop upload also lets you add a caption file when you already have one.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Add A Native LinkedIn Video From Desktop&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;Desktop upload is the most direct method when the video file is on your laptop or cloud drive. Use the LinkedIn homepage share box, then finish the visibility and caption settings before posting.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt; &lt;li&gt;Open LinkedIn and find the share box at the top of the homepage.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Click the &lt;strong&gt;Video&lt;/strong&gt; icon.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Click &lt;strong&gt;Upload from computer&lt;/strong&gt; and choose the video file.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Add optional settings: &lt;strong&gt;Video thumbnail&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Captions&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;Delete&lt;/strong&gt; if you picked the wrong file.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Click &lt;strong&gt;Next&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Use the dropdown next to your name to set &lt;strong&gt;Visibility&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Comment control&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Write the post text in &lt;strong&gt;What do you want to talk about?&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Click &lt;strong&gt;Post&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p&gt;The video card appears in the composer before publishing; after publishing, LinkedIn may process the clip for a short span before playback starts in the feed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Add A Native LinkedIn Video From The Mobile App&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;Mobile upload is better when the video is already on your phone or you want to record it now. The app also gives simple editing controls before the post goes live.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt; &lt;li&gt;Open the LinkedIn app and tap &lt;strong&gt;Post&lt;/strong&gt; in the upper-right area.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Tap the &lt;strong&gt;Video&lt;/strong&gt; icon.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Choose a video from your gallery or record with your phone camera.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Use &lt;strong&gt;Trim&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Stickers&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Text&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;Captions&lt;/strong&gt; if needed.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Tap &lt;strong&gt;Next&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Tap the &lt;strong&gt;Anyone&lt;/strong&gt; dropdown to set visibility and comment control.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Add your post text.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Tap &lt;strong&gt;Post&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p&gt;The uploaded clip sits above your post text, and the final post shows a video player once LinkedIn finishes processing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Use A Video URL When The File Should Stay Elsewhere&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;A pasted video URL is the better fit when the video must remain on YouTube, Vimeo, a webinar page, or your product page. LinkedIn can create a preview image from a shared URL, but the viewer usually leaves LinkedIn after clicking.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Paste the full public URL into &lt;strong&gt;Start a post&lt;/strong&gt;, wait for the preview card to appear, then write a short reason to click. LinkedIn notes that a post can use either a URL link or an image, not both, so do not add a separate image if you need the link preview to show.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Use native upload for reach inside the feed. Use a URL for traffic to the source page, lead forms, long videos, or pages that need tracking outside LinkedIn.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Which Video Method Should You Use?&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;The upload method depends on whether playback or destination traffic matters more. Native video is the feed-first choice, while a URL is the page-first choice.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;table&gt; &lt;thead&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Your Goal&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Use This Method&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Why It Fits&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/thead&gt; &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Playable video inside the feed&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Native upload&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LinkedIn hosts the file and shows the player.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Send viewers to YouTube or a site&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Paste the video URL&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;The preview card points to the source page.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Post from a phone recording&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Mobile native upload&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;The app can trim and add text before posting.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Share a polished campaign clip&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Desktop native upload&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Desktop makes thumbnail and caption file handling easier.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Fix a wrong video after posting&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Delete and repost&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LinkedIn lets you edit text, not replace shared video media.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; &lt;/table&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Post The Video Without Rebuilding It Later&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;A LinkedIn video post is easiest to get right before you publish. Check the file, caption, thumbnail, and link choice while the composer is still open, because changing the media later usually means creating a new post.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt; &lt;li&gt;Choose native upload when you want LinkedIn feed playback.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Choose a URL when the viewer should land on YouTube, Vimeo, or your own page.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Keep the file under 5 GB and no longer than 15 minutes.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Put titles, faces, and logos away from the top, bottom, and side edges.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Add captions or review auto captions before posting.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Set visibility before the final click so the right audience can see it.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Preview the post card, then publish only when the player or link preview looks correct.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p&gt;The finished post should show either a playable LinkedIn video card or a link preview card. If the wrong one appears, stop before posting and rebuild the composer with the other method.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div id="post-citations"&gt; &lt;h3&gt;References &amp; Sources&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LinkedIn Help.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a7174587" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;"Share videos on LinkedIn."&lt;/a&gt; &lt;em&gt;Lists LinkedIn’s desktop and mobile video posting steps, upload limits, caption options, and link preview note.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/article&gt;