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Video in email signature
Email clients do not play video. They do click pictures.
Do not embed video in an email signature — most clients block it. Use a small still image with a play symbol that links to a hosted video page, and keep the image under about 100KB.
The detail, in plain English
Embedded video, autoplay and script all get stripped by the major email clients, and attempting them puts your message into spam filters.
A linked thumbnail works everywhere, is measurable, and lets you change the video behind the link without touching anyone's signature.
Keep it short. A signature video should be 20 to 30 seconds of who you are and what to do next.
What to do, step by step
- 1Produce a short introduction20 to 30 seconds, evergreen, no dates or campaigns.
- 2Host it on a pageOne link that you control and can update later.
- 3Add a linked stillA small thumbnail with a play symbol and alt text, under 100KB.
The short version in a table
| Approach | Result |
|---|---|
| Embedded video file | Stripped or blocked in most clients |
| Animated image | Often shows only the first frame |
| Linked still image | Works everywhere |
| Plain text link | Works, but rarely clicked |
A worked example
Worked example (illustration). A mortgage adviser adds a 25-second introduction behind a 68KB thumbnail and uses the same link across the team, swapping the video once a year without anyone editing their signature.
What to watch out for
- Always include alt text — many recipients block images by default.
- Avoid heavy thumbnails; large signatures get clipped by Gmail.
- Never autoplay anything; it triggers spam filters.
How AutoPersonify does it
AutoPersonify gives you 143 real presenters, scripts in 42 languages and a free tier with no card, so you can make a finished video before you decide on a plan. Paid plans are Starter £49, Growth £149 and Scale £499 a month, all measured in finished video minutes.
Questions people ask
Do I need any video experience?
No. You make a short video, host it, and paste a linked image into your signature settings — the same steps as adding a logo.
How much does it cost?
A 25-second introduction fits inside the free tier. Teams making one per person usually sit on Starter £49 or Growth £149 a month.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes, and this is the advantage of linking. Replace the video behind the link and every signature in the company is updated at once.
Next step
Read the AI presenter video hub for the full picture, or start free and make one. Last updated 14 September 2026.
Start free, no card required
Pick one of 143 presenters, paste a short script, and make a real video before you pay anything.
Also useful: plans and prices and the agency revenue hub. Last updated 14 September 2026.