How to insert videos into LiveJournal?

Are you tired of just posting texts and pictures on your LiveJournal? Have you ever wanted to add a video to better express your thoughts or share an interesting clip with your subscribers? With the increasing popularity of videos, particularly on social media platforms, you might feel inclined to use this medium to enhance your posts. In this article, we will show you how to insert videos into your LiveJournal.

What are the requirements?

To insert videos into your LiveJournal, there are a few requirements. First, the video format should be MP4. Second, the video size should not exceed 512 MB. Third, you must upload the video to a third-party site that allows embedding, such as YouTube or Vimeo.

How to upload a video to YouTube?

If you do not already have a YouTube account, then create one. Once you have an account, sign in and click on the "Upload" button found on the top right corner of the screen. Next, select the video you want to upload. You can either drag and drop the video or select it manually. After uploading the video, select the video thumbnail. It is also essential to write a description and choose relevant tags. Now it's time to publish your video. Before doing that, scroll down to the "Visibility" section and select "Public" or "Unlisted." If you choose "Private," the video will only be visible to you.

How to embed a YouTube video into your LiveJournal?

First, go to the YouTube video's page and click on the "Share" button found beneath the video. A new tab will appear with the share options. Select the "Embed" option, and then select the desired size for your video. After selecting the size, copy the embedded code and go back to your LiveJournal. In your post editor, click on the "HTML" button, which will display your post's source code. Paste the embedded code where you want the video to appear. In conclusion, adding videos to your LiveJournal is an excellent way to capture your audience's attention and make your posts more engaging. By following these simple steps, you can now insert videos into your LiveJournal and enhance your content.

1. Can I upload videos other than MP4 to my LiveJournal?
No, LiveJournal only supports MP4 format for videos.
2. Is there a limit to the number of videos I can upload to my LiveJournal?
There is no limit to the number of videos you can upload to your LiveJournal as long as each video is not more than 512MB.
3. Can I embed videos from websites other than YouTube and Vimeo?
It depends on the website. The website needs to allow embedding for you to include its video on your LiveJournal.
4. Can I change the video size after embedding it into my LiveJournal?
Yes, you can change the video size by editing the source code in the HTML view of your post editor.
5. Can I delete or replace a video once it's posted on my LiveJournal?
Yes, you can delete or replace a video by deleting the embedded code and replacing it with the new video's embedded code in the HTML view of your post editor.