How to Embed a Video in PDF in Adobe Acrobat: 1-Min Guide

How to Embed a Video in PDF in Adobe Acrobat

Updated on:

June 5, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to embed a video in your PDF documents within Adobe Acrobat.

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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to embed video in pdf in Adobe Acrobat

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Open your PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
On the right-side pane, click More Tools.
Click Rich Media.
On the Rich Media Tools above, click Add Video.
Click and drag on the page where you want the video to appear.
In the Insert dialog box, either choose a video file or paste a video URL.
Once you have added your URL or added your video file, click OK.
Click the video area to play it.
Click Close to exit Rich Media options.

📌 Why this matters

Embedding videos directly into PDFs transforms static documents into interactive presentations that work offline and across devices. You can create self-contained training materials, product demos, or client proposals without worrying about broken links or internet connectivity.

Recipients receive everything they need in a single file that opens consistently regardless of their system setup. This approach also gives you complete control over the viewing experience since the video becomes part of the document itself, rather than depending on external platforms or streaming services that might change or disappear.

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