Embedding videos in SurveyEngine surveys
How to embed a Vimeo or other video player into a survey.
A step-by-step interactive tutorial on embedding videos in surveyengine surveys in SurveyEngine. Preview the live tutorial, then download and upload it to your account to examine the construction.
Ben White, 08.07.2026
What this tutorial covers
How to embed a Vimeo or other video player into a survey.
Each page of the tutorial demonstrates a specific technique. Work through it as a respondent first, then open the editor to see how it was built.
What you will learn
After completing this tutorial you will be able to implement embedding videos in surveyengine surveys in your own SurveyEngine surveys.
Download the tutorial ZIP and upload it to your account to use it as a starting point or template for your own work.
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Step-by-step walkthrough
Step 1: Get the embed code. From Vimeo or YouTube, copy the iframe embed code for your video.
Step 2: Insert the embed code. Paste the iframe embed code into a text block on the survey page.
Step 3: Set dimensions. Adjust the iframe width and height to fit the survey layout.
Step 4: Require video viewing. Use a JavaScript timer or Vimeo API event to detect when the video has been watched before enabling the next button.
Step 5: Test autoplay settings. Configure whether the video autoplays and whether controls are shown, respecting user preferences for accessibility.
Try the live tutorial
The live tutorial is a working SurveyEngine survey. Click through it as a respondent to see the finished result.
Then download the tutorial ZIP file and upload it to your SurveyEngine account to examine how it was built.
Preview the live tutorial or download the ZIP file to load it into your account.
References
Ready to try it? Open a free SurveyEngine account, download the tutorial ZIP and upload it to your account.
Or Contact us at support@surveyengine.com — we're glad to help.