Inserting YouTube URL into interactive PDF in InDesign

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August 4, 2016
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Hi

I need to insert a YouTube URL into an InDesign file which I am then exporting as an interactive PDF. Can anyone assist me in how to do this? I am using Indesign CC.

Many thanks in advance.

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Correct answer BobLevine

You want a YouTube video to play inside a PDF? I'm not sure that's possible. You'd need to actually embed the video.

You might want to reconsider this anyway. http://boblevine.us/its-okay-to-say-no-to-interactive-pdf/

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jerodriguez12

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power point can!!!!

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TestPrep

New Participant

Why is ADOBE saying they make 'interactive' PDF and ebook? File size is a HUGE consideration so if the video/sound files are embedded it is kind of a problem (file size balloons which they should know by now) and if you can't insert video or sound file from a https site (what? really?) then they aren't really 'interactive' at all!

They have been saying that for years - why haven't they fixed it?

BobLevine

Community Expert

Did you read my blog post that I linked to?

Adobe does not control the PDF specifications and they don't control the myriad PDF readers that out there...most of which are garbage.

You should completely reconsider this. If it needs to stream it needs web access anyway. Build it as a web page. It will be fully responsive and work on all devices.

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TestPrep

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Sure that is all fine - the point is ADOBE are saying PDF and ebooks are 'interactive' and can play video and sound files - well ok but that is somewhat disingenuous. Practically they can't do it so they shouldn't say it thats all