How to Edit a Hero Video in Drupal
Hero videos are eye-catching elements typically displayed at the top of a page, replacing or complementing a hero image. Here’s how to update or change a hero video in Drupal.
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Log in to your Drupal admin dashboard.
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Go to Content > Content (admin/content).
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Find the page where the hero video appears and click Edit.
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Scroll to the Hero Video or Media field.
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Remove or delete the existing video (if necessary).
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Upload a new video file or embed a video from YouTube/Vimeo (depending on your field setup).
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Click Save.
Tips for Hero Videos
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Use short, muted videos for best user experience.
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Keep file sizes small for performance (under 5MB if possible).
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Set autoplay, loop, and muted attributes for seamless playback.
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If embedding from YouTube/Vimeo, consider hiding related videos and player controls using URL parameters.
If your homepage has a Hero Video (as opposed to a Hero Image), updating the video is simple. You will first need to upload your new video to Youtube (or Vimeo). After it has been uploaded, note the Video ID. Copy the new Video ID and paste it in your Home: Hero Video block.
Example embed settings:
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID?autoplay=1&mute=1&loop=1&playlist=VIDEO_ID&controls=0" ... ></iframe>