Quick summary
Embedding a YouTube video in an email is done by using the video's thumbnail image as a clickable hyperlink that directs recipients to the video. This workaround lets you drive video engagement directly from your email campaigns without relying on unsupported video embeds.
Steps
- Go to youtube.com and open the video you want to embed.
- Click Share below the video player, then click Copy to copy the video URL.
- Right-click on the video thumbnail and select Save image as to download the thumbnail to your device.
- Open your email client and compose a new message.
- Insert the downloaded thumbnail image into the email body.
- Select the thumbnail image, add a hyperlink using the email editor's link tool, paste the YouTube URL as the destination, then click Apply.
- Continue editing if needed, then send the email to your recipient.