The Wix Editor/Media/FLV Video Player
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Summary
Now you can embed .flv & .mp4 video files Wix using our external video player.
To find it simply go to: Media > Video > FLV/MP4
Note: You still will need to upload your videos to an external host/site
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How to add your .flv & .mp4 videos to your Wix site
Step 1.Go to Media > Video > FLV/MP4 & drag the external video player into your Wix.
Step 2. In a new browser window/tab go to where you host your video and copy the .flv url of your video - see below for more info on how to find the .flv link
Step 3. Click "Edit URL" & paste the .flv/mp4 link & press OK
Using "Video Thumbnail" > Select you can also select the image that will be displayed on your player when it is not 'playing'.
How to upload / embed your videos in unbranded players
If you are looking to embed FLV/MP4 videos you have already uploaded elesewhere, for example 5mins you can!
How to find your 5mins FLV/MP4 URL: simply click on the RSS icon in the right hand side corner of the browser of your 5min video - it will take you to RSS feed version of your 5min page from which you can copy the FLV url.
Note: Youtube currently doesn't share their FLV url.
How to convert your video to .flv format?
If you are using Vimeo it will automatically convert to .flv format - however it may take up to a week.
There are also free tools available online for instance:
1. Riva VX
Note: Wix is no way associated with these sites
How to customize your video display & add a unique thumbnail to your video player
In the Wix editor, click on the player
Go to "Edit URL" (bottom of editor, property panel)
> Video Thumbnail > Select
And choose an image / upload your own.
