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title: "How to Create a Video Popup in Elementor?"
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# How to Create a Video Popup in Elementor?

## Key Takeaways

- The Plus Addons for Elementor Video widget allows users to create a video popup easily.
- Users must select the Only Icon Image option to open the video in a popup by default.
- Enabling the Video On Popup toggle in the Style tab activates the video popup feature.

Do you want to create an Elementor video popup? Video popup is an effective way to grab the attention of your audience and deliver important information or promote your products or services.

With the Video widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor, you can easily create a video popup.

*To check the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Video widget*, [click here](https://theplusaddons.com/docs//add-video-player-in-elementor/).

***Requirement  - This widget is a part of The Plus Addons for Elementor, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.***

[LIVE WIDGET LINK](https://theplusaddons.com/elementor-widget/video-player/)

To do this add the Video widget from The Plus Addons for Elementor to the page and follow the steps. 

1. Select the appropriate source from the **Source** dropdown under the **Video** tab.

2. After that add the video as per the selected source.

3. Then select **Banner Image** from the **Only Icon / Full Banner** dropdown under the **Image/Icon** tab.

> *Note: ****Only Icon Image**** option will open the video in a popup by default.*

4. After that enable the **Banner Image** toggle.

5. Then you have to add an image from the **Image Upload** section.

You can change the image size from the **Image Resolution** dropdown.

If you want you can add an icon over the banner image from the **Icon Upload** section.

From the **Image Resolution** dropdown, you can manage the icon size. 

In the **Title of Video** field, you can add a title for the video.

You can also add a description in the **Video Description** field.

6. Then go to the **Style** > **Video Styling** tab and enable the **Video On Popup** toggle.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/video-player-video-on-popup.gif)

Now when you click on the image the video will open in a popup.

![](https://theplusaddons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/video-player-video-on-popup-demo.gif)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What do I need before starting to create a video popup in Elementor?**
A: You need to have The Plus Addons for Elementor installed and activated to use the Video widget for creating a video popup.

**Q: What happens after I enable the Video On Popup toggle?**
A: After enabling the Video On Popup toggle in the Style > Video Styling tab, clicking on the image will open the video in a popup.

**Q: What is the difference between the Only Icon and Full Banner options?**
A: Selecting the Only Icon Image option will open the video in a popup by default, while the Full Banner option does not specify this behavior.

**Q: Why isn't my video opening in a popup?**
A: Ensure that you have selected the Only Icon Image option and enabled the Banner Image toggle; otherwise, the video will not open in a popup.

**Q: Can I add an icon over the banner image for my video popup?**
A: Yes, you can add an icon over the banner image from the Icon Upload section, and you can manage the icon size from the Image Resolution dropdown.

**Q: Is there another way to add a video to my Elementor page?**
A: You can refer to the complete feature overview documentation of The Plus Addons for Elementor Video widget for additional methods of adding videos.