How to Insert Video into Google Sheets (2 Easy Ways)

Google Sheets doesn’t support playing videos inside a cell. But you can still add video and clickable video links that open with a single click. This is useful when you’re working on tutorials, team dashboards, or content review sheets.

There are two simple ways to insert video into Google sheets. You can add a clickable link using the HYPERLINK function or use a Google Drawing with a video thumbnail to manage your videos better.

In this guide, we’ll learn each method step-by-step. Instead of switching between tabs or tools, users can jump straight to the video with one click.

The simplest method to insert a video into Google Sheets is by combining Google Slides and Google Sheets Drawing tool. First, insert the video into a Google Slides file. Then, right-click to copy the video link and paste it into your sheet using the Drawing tool.

Here is how to apply this method:

Step 1: Insert Video in Google Slides

➤ Open your Google Slides in a new tab.
➤ Create a blank slide or use an existing presentation.
➤ Go to the top Menu and click Insert >> Video.

➤ Choose where your video is located such as YouTube and Google Drive. For example insert the video from Google Drive.

➤ After inserting the video, adjust the size and center it on the slide.

➤ Now, right-click on the video and click Copy from the listed menu.

Step 2: Insert Video in Drawing Canvas

➤ Go back to your Google Sheets file.
➤ Click on the cell where you want the video image to appear.
➤ Go to Insert >> Drawing.

➤ In the Drawing canvas, right-click and select paste the video you just took.

➤ Once the video appears, click save and close.

➤ Now you’ll see the video will appear as a clickable image. When you click it, the video will open in the Drawing canvas.

This is the most straightforward method to include a video in your spreadsheet. You can link to a YouTube video, a Google Drive video, or any public video URL.

Here’s how to do it:

➤ Open your Google Sheets file.
➤ Choose a cell where you want the video link to appear. For example, select cell A3.
➤ Paste the video link directly, or use a formula like this

➤ You can customize the display text like Click Here or Watch Now.
➤ Press Enter, and your clickable video link is ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play a video in Google Sheets?

You can’t play videos directly inside Google Sheets, but you can use smart linking to keep access quick.

Here’s a simple way to do that:

➤ Open your Google Sheets file and click an empty cell where you want the video link to appear.
➤ Click on the cell and enter this formula
=HYPERLINK(“https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ciexyq_0gi6D2pq061kaV6IB1TBjbMZL/view?usp=sharing”, “Watch Video”)
➤ Press Enter.
➤ Now, you have a clean, clickable list of videos ready to play with one click.

How do I insert videos in a Google Sheet?

There are a few ways to insert videos into a Google Sheet, but the most common method is using Drawing canvas.

Here’s one simple method:

➤ Insert the video into Google Slides.
➤ Right-click on the video and select Copy.
➤ Go back to Google Sheets and click Insert >> Drawing.
➤ In the Drawing canvas, paste the video and click Save and Close.
➤ The video will appear as a clickable image inside your spreadsheet.

Wrapping Up

Sometimes you need to add a video instead of just text and numbers in Google Sheets. Videos can make your file more useful, especially when sharing project updates, tutorials, or reports. But since Google Sheets doesn’t support direct video playback, using smart methods like HYPERLINK function and Google Sheets Drawing tool can help.

Each option offers a quick way to bring video access into your sheet. Choose the method that fits how you work, and keep your spreadsheet as you need to use.