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How to import mp4 videos into indesign

  • April 25, 2022
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I've looked up several tutorials on how to do this. However, whether I drag and drop it or go to File>Place it always says 'import failed' could this be a problem with the mp4 or the indesign file?

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Correct answer Diane Burns

Ah I understand it better now, I tried with an ebook reader and it works however it messes up my spreads. I think I'll publish online also just incase. Thanks for your help.


Publish Online is a great alternative, and supports video as well as all of InDesign's interactive features. Some great examples here: http://bit.ly/PubOnCollection

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Derek Cross
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Derek CrossCommunity Expert
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April 25, 2022

What will be the final output format?

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    Sade24041894e28aAuthor
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    April 25, 2022

    I need to submit it as a PDF and an Epub

      Derek Cross
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      Derek CrossCommunity Expert
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      April 25, 2022

      Video won't be successful in a PDF and only use FXL ePub (not Reflowable ePub).

      You can also use InDesign's Publish Online.

        Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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        Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity Expert
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        April 25, 2022

        Make sure you have the proper format. Even if yours is, you might want to reconform it by using something like Adobe Media Encoder to convert it to a known usable format, like H.264 MP4

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          April 25, 2022

          This worked! Thank you so much

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