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How to add a video to a Miro board

Learn how to embed or upload a video on a Miro board, including link embedding, file uploads, resizing, and sharing with teammates.

Quick answer

Open your Miro board, click the Upload icon in the left toolbar, select the Video tab, then either paste a YouTube or Vimeo link or upload an MP4 file from your computer, and click Add to place the video on the canvas, where you can resize and reposition it freely.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open the Miro board where you want to add a video.
  2. Click the Upload icon in the left-side toolbar.
  3. Select the Video tab in the upload panel.
  4. Paste a YouTube or Vimeo link, or upload a video file.
  5. Click Add to place the video on the canvas.
  6. Drag the corner handles to resize the video frame.
  7. Move the video anywhere on the board by dragging it.

Summary

Miro lets you add video directly to any board by embedding a link from YouTube or Vimeo, or by uploading a video file from your computer. This turns your board into a richer, interactive workspace where demos, tutorials, and recorded feedback sit right alongside your diagrams and notes.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the board you want to edit

    Log in to Miro and open the board where you want the video to appear. If you haven't created a board yet, check /guides/miro/create-a-board for instructions on setting one up before you add any media.

  2. Step 2

    Open the upload panel

    Click the Upload icon in the left toolbar, or hover over the canvas and click the plus button that appears. This opens a panel with tabs for Files, Images, and Video.

  3. Step 3

    Choose Video and add your source

    Click the Video tab, then decide how to add your clip: paste a public or unlisted YouTube or Vimeo URL into the link field, or click Upload to select a video file from your computer. Unlisted links work reliably; fully private videos generally won't load.

  4. Step 4

    Drop the video onto the canvas

    Click Add, or drag the video thumbnail directly onto the board. Miro renders it as a playable frame so teammates can watch it without leaving the board.

  5. Step 5

    Resize and position the video

    Drag the corner handles to resize the video frame, and use the built-in alignment guides to line it up with other elements — see /guides/miro/align-objects for tips on keeping layouts tidy. Click and drag the frame to move it anywhere on the board.

  6. Step 6

    Share the board so others can watch

    Once the video is placed, click Share in the top-right corner to invite teammates or generate a viewable link — /guides/miro/invite-collaborators covers permission options in detail. Anyone with edit or view access can then play the video directly on the board.

Why this matters

You're building a product walkthrough or retro board and want teammates to watch a demo clip without leaving Miro. Adding video directly to the canvas keeps context in one place, speeds up async reviews, and lets viewers play content right where you're already collaborating.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I add a private YouTube video to my Miro board?

    Not directly. Miro can't embed videos marked fully private. Set the video to unlisted on YouTube instead, then paste that link into the Video tab so it plays without appearing in public search results.

  • What video file formats does Miro support for direct upload?

    MP4 is the most reliable format for direct upload. If your file uses another format, convert it to MP4 first, or link out to a hosting platform like YouTube or Vimeo instead.

  • Can I add a video from my phone or tablet?

    Yes. Open your board in the Miro mobile app, tap the plus icon, choose Video, then upload a clip from your camera roll or paste a link the same way you would on desktop.

  • Is there a size limit for uploaded videos on the free plan?

    Yes, free accounts have file-size limits for direct uploads. If your video is too large, host it on YouTube or Vimeo, set it to unlisted, and embed the link on your board instead.

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