Video — Tips & Support

Video lets you embed videos (YouTube, Vimeo, Stream, or MP4) in your reports with controls for autoplay, loop, mute, and more. Use the tips below to ensure a great playback experience.

Tips and Tricks

Prefer HTTPS and trusted sources

Use trusted MP4 endpoints for reliable playback. You should consider using a CDN backed by cloud storage such as Azure Blob Storage or Amazon S3.

Tune playback

Set autoplay, loop, mute, and controls based on your scenario. Consider starting muted when autoplaying.

Aspect ratio and poster

Choose a consistent aspect ratio (16:9 is common) and set a poster image for a clean initial state.

Network and performance

Large videos consume bandwidth. Test performance in the Power BI Service, especially in shared capacity.

Accessibility

Provide captions or transcripts where possible and ensure controls are visible with sufficient contrast.

Need certification or export?

If you need a certified visual or export to PDF/PPT, use Video Pro and follow embedding guidance.

Resources

Product page

Overview and screenshots for Video.

Compare visuals

See differences between Video and Video Pro.

Knowledge Base

How‑tos, troubleshooting, and licensing guidance.

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Support

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Email us with product details, environment, steps to reproduce, and screenshots if available.

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