How to Insert a Video in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to insert a video in your Adobe InDesign documents.

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This is a quick guide showing how to insert a video into a button in Adobe InDesign:

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To insert a video into a button in Adobe InDesign, first prepare the video by placing it in the Media panel.
Once the video is placed, create a button by going to 'Window' → 'Interactive' → 'Buttons and Forms.'
Once the Buttons and Forms panel opens, you need to create a small rectangle using the Rectangle tool to activate the panel’s settings.
After activating the panel, set the object’s type to ‘Button.’
For the Action, select ‘Video’ to use the video in the Media panel as the target when the button is clicked.
In the lower-left corner of the panel, click ‘Preview Spread: EPUB’ to play the video and see the action applied to the button.

📌 Why this matters

Adding video to buttons transforms static InDesign documents into interactive experiences that engage viewers beyond traditional print layouts. This technique bridges the gap between print and digital publishing, letting you create compelling presentations, portfolios, and marketing materials that respond to user interaction.

The real power lies in maintaining InDesign's precise design control while incorporating multimedia elements—you're not sacrificing layout quality for interactivity. This approach works seamlessly across digital formats like EPUB and interactive PDFs, making your designs versatile for both screen viewing and client presentations.

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