# Embedding Content in Your Stories

Source: https://support.exposure.co/en/articles/13653441-embedding-content-in-your-stories/

_Add YouTube videos, social media posts, music, and more directly into your photo stories._

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## Overview

Exposure lets you bring in content from around the web and place it right inside your stories. Want to include a YouTube video, a tweet, an Instagram post, or a SoundCloud track alongside your photos? Just paste the link and Exposure takes care of the rest.

You can even place **up to 3 embeds side by side** in a single block to create rich, multimedia layouts.

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## Supported Platforms

You can embed content from any of these platforms by pasting a link:

<table role="presentation" style="border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Platform</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">What You Can Embed</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin"><b>YouTube</b></p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Videos, Shorts</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin"><b>Vimeo</b></p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Videos</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin"><b>Twitter / X</b></p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Tweets, threads</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin"><b>Instagram</b></p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Photos, Reels, carousels</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin"><b>Facebook</b></p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Public posts</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin"><b>SoundCloud</b></p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Tracks, playlists</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## How to Embed Content

**Step 1:** In the story editor, click the **Embed** button in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen.

**Step 2:** Paste the URL of the content you want to embed into the input field. For example:

-   `https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ`
    
-   `https://x.com/exposure/status/123456789`
    
-   `https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/`
    

**Step 3:** Click the **Embed Post** button.

That’s it! Exposure will fetch the content and display it in your story. You’ll see a preview right away in the editor, and it will appear fully rendered when your story is published.

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## Placing Multiple Embeds Side by Side

You can add up to **3 embeds in a single block** and they’ll appear next to each other on desktop screens.

**To add multiple embeds:**

1.  Click the **Embed** button
    
2.  Paste your first URL
    
3.  Click **\+ Add another embed (up to 3)** to add a second (or third) URL field
    
4.  Paste your additional URLs
    
5.  Click **Embed Posts**
    

You can remove any URL by clicking the **X** button next to it.

### How the Layout Works

<table role="presentation" style="border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Number of Embeds</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Desktop Layout</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Phone / Tablet</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">1 embed</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Centered on the page</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Full width</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">2 embeds</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Two columns, side by side</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Stacked on top of each other</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">3 embeds</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Three columns, side by side</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Stacked on top of each other</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

On smaller screens, embeds always stack vertically so everything remains easy to read and interact with.

### Mix and Match

You can combine different platforms in the same block. For example, you could place a YouTube video next to a tweet, or show three Instagram posts side by side. Any combination works.

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## Smart Paste

Have a list of URLs ready? You can paste multiple links all at once.

If you copy two or three URLs from a document, email, or spreadsheet and paste them into any embed input field, Exposure will automatically detect the separate URLs and create individual fields for each one — saving you time.

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## Editing or Changing Embeds

Already added an embed and want to change it?

1.  Click the **Edit Embed** button that appears when you hover over the embed block
    
2.  Your current URLs will already be filled in
    
3.  Change any URL, add new ones, or remove existing ones using the **X** button
    
4.  Click **Embed Posts** to save your changes
    

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## Width Options

Embed blocks support two width settings, which you can toggle in the top-left corner of the block:

-   **Standard** — The embed sits within the normal story width
    
-   **Full Width** — The embed stretches edge to edge across the page
    

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## Custom HTML Embed

**Business plan** users have an additional option: embedding custom HTML code directly.

1.  Click the **Embed** button
    
2.  Switch to the **Embed Your Own Code** tab
    
3.  Paste your HTML embed code (e.g., from a mapping tool, chart builder, or any platform that provides embed code)
    
4.  Click **Embed Post**
    

This is useful for content from platforms that aren’t in the supported list above.

**Note:** Custom HTML embeds support a single embed per block (multi-embed is for URL embeds only).

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## Tips for Great Embeds

-   **YouTube & Vimeo videos** automatically maintain their correct proportions (widescreen 16:9 ratio)
    
-   **Social media posts** (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) display at their native sizes and are interactive — readers can like, share, or follow directly from your story
    
-   **SoundCloud tracks** appear as a compact audio player that readers can play inline
    
-   **Keep it focused** — 1-2 embeds per block usually looks best; use 3 columns when you want to showcase a set of related content
    
-   **Preview your story** before publishing to make sure embeds look the way you expect
    

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## Plan Availability

<table role="presentation" style="border: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-radius: 6px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Feature</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Pro</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Pro Plus</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Business</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">URL Embeds (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">✅</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">✅</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">✅</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Multi-Embed (up to 3 side by side)</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">✅</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">✅</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">✅</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">Custom HTML Embed</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">❌</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">❌</p></td><td style="border-left: 1px solid #c6c9c0; border-top: 1px solid #c6c9c0; padding: 8px;"><p class="no-margin">✅</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How many embed blocks can I add to a story?** A: As many as you like! Each block can hold up to 3 URL embeds.

**Q: Can I embed private or unlisted content?** A: It depends on the platform. YouTube unlisted videos and public Instagram posts will work. Private content that requires a login generally cannot be embedded.

**Q: Why does my embed look plain in the editor but rich on the published story?** A: Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook use special scripts to render their posts with full styling. These scripts run fully on your published story. In the editor, you may see a simplified preview — this is normal.

**Q: Can I resize embeds?** A: Embeds automatically size themselves based on the content. You can switch between standard and full-width layout for the overall block, but individual embed sizing is handled by each platform.

**Q: Will embeds slow down my story?** A: Embeds load on demand as readers scroll to them, so they won’t slow down your initial page load. However, adding many embeds (10+) to a single story may affect performance on slower connections.

**Q: What if a platform removes the original content?** A: If the original post, video, or track is deleted by its author, the embed will show an error or placeholder message. The rest of your story won’t be affected.

**Q: Do embeds work when my story is shared via email to subscribers?** A: Email clients don’t support embedded media. Subscribers will see your story content and a link to view the full story on your site, where embeds will work normally.

**Q: Can I track how many people watch my embedded videos?** A: Yes! Business plan users get Video Play Tracking for YouTube and Vimeo embeds. See our [Video Play Tracking guide](<https://support.exposure.co/en/articles/13421778-video-play-tracking/>) for details.

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## Need Help?

If you have questions about embedding content in your stories, reach out to us at [support@exposure.co](<mailto:support@exposure.co>). We’re happy to help!

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