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How to Customize an Embedded YouTube Video

Alter the video size, color, and other features

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What to Know

Under the video, select Share > Embed. Under Embed Options, select Show player controls > Copy.To prevent full screen, set fs parameter to 0. To choose when video begins, add start to embed code. This article explains how to find and copy the embed code for a YouTube video, as well as how to customize the embed options. These adjustments will change how the video appears when embedded on a web page.

How to Change the Embed Options

There are a couple of ways to copy the embed code for a YouTube video. The method used here displays the visual options selector. On YouTube, select Share below the video. Select Embed. Below the embed code, under Embed options, select Show player controls. Select Copy to copy the embed code. You can then put the YouTube video on a website.

More Customization Options

As you select the Embed options, the embed code changes. With each setting you enable or disable, the code updates to reflect how the video behaves. YouTube allows for other alterations if you want to change the code manually. For example, setting the fs parameter to 0 prevents viewers from making the YouTube video full screen. Adding the start parameter to the code lets you choose at which point in the video to start the stream. If you don't want to update the code, use this custom video embed generator. Paste the video ID into the box on that page and enable any of the settings to change the embed code. Some of the options let you customize the width and height of the video player, force 1080p resolution, change the progress bar to white instead of red, and make the video play automatically. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Share a Google Form How to Identify Songs in YouTube Videos How to Upload 4K Videos From PC to YouTube How to Embed Google Calendar on Your Website How to Share, Embed, and Link YouTube Videos How to Ask Your Facebook Page Fans Questions How to Post a YouTube Video on Instagram How to Edit YouTube Videos How to Make Your Own Videos for YouTube How to Share Videos on YouTube How to Share a YouTube Video at a Specific Start Time The 19 Best Xposed Framework Modules 4 Best Free Video Editors for YouTube in 2022 How to Fix a YouTube Black Screen How to Link to a Specific Part in a YouTube Video How to Link Your Blog or Website to YouTube Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies