How to insert a URL video into InDesign

[Kaka343119745299]

Hi,

Can tell me why I can't insert a URL video into InDesign?

(Here is the video I need to insert:https://youtu.be/H9l2PSHHyYM?si=RGnJO4hM0hEay4YN)

I have tried two ways but they both didn't work.

1. I placed video from URL, but when I insert the link above, it said something like this

2. I went to Object>Edit HTML, and insert this:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H9l2PSHHyYM?si=mcsrr1ZviknGGgn9" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

but it said this:

I am preparing for an art project. Thanks for your assitance in advance. Hope someone can reply to me soon. Thanks again!

[BobLevine]

Works okay here using InDesign 19.0.1 on Windows 11. Try a new document. Does it work?

Try trashing your prefs.

[Kaka343119745299]

Hi Bob,

Thanks a lot for your prompt answer.

I reset my prefs (Start InDesign, and then press Shift+Ctrl+Alt. Click Yes when asked if you want to delete preference files.), but it still didn't work. Just can't figure out why...

[BobLevine]

Have you checked your firewall?

What is the end game here? What are you going to use this document for? EPUB? Publish Online?

[Kaka343119745299]

Hi again Bob,

I just sent you a message. When it's convenient to you, pls have a look. Thank you.

[BobLevine]

I got the message and I'll post here what I told you privately....This will never work with a PDF.

[Kaka343119745299]

Hi Bob,

Thanks a lot for your help. 

It hasn't come to the exported file. I just can't figure out why you can insert the video but I can't. "Works okay here using InDesign 19.0.1 on Windows 11. " I just can't understand the caveats InDesign told. 

So, if I want to show the video in my portfolio as a PDF (interactive), should inserting a URL link the best option?

[BobLevine]

Frankly, it's your ONLY option. Just put a hyperlink in that takes the user to YouTube, but be aware that most users will get a security alert.

I see you deleted the video from YouTube so I can't even check it again.

[BobLevine]

One more thing that is well worth mentioning. Adobe includes FREE Portfolio websites with your CC subscription. I would encourage you to look into it. It's far more professional to have a website to refer users to. Adobe Portfolio | Build your own personalized website

[Kaka343119745299]

Thank you for your valuable advice. Eventually, to solve the current issue, I just put a hyperlink and it works. Thanks again.