Embedding Content into Notion: A Comprehensive Guide

What Can I Embed into Notion?

Notion supports embedding a wide variety of content types and services directly into its pages, allowing users to integrate and view external content seamlessly within their Notion workspace. This capability enriches Notion pages with dynamic content from other apps, PDFs, forms, and interactive maps, making it a powerful tool for consolidating information and tools in one place.

Discover 12 popular elements you can embed into Notion to make your pages more interactive and informative.

How to Embed Content in Notion

To embed content into Notion, you can either use the 'Embed' option or specific commands for common embed types. Here's how:

1. Click the '+' that appears to the left when you hover over a new line in Notion. Choose 'Embed' or one of the common embed types listed.
2. In the menu that appears, paste the content's URL or embed link.
3. You can also use '/embed' to upload and display your own image, audio, video, or file. Select 'Upload' and choose the file from your computer.

Note: Some websites prohibit their content from being embedded elsewhere. If you receive a 'Failed to Load' error, that's why.

Types of Content You Can Embed in Notion

Notion allows embedding content from over 1,900 domains via the Iframely service. This includes:

• HTML files
• PDF files
• Audio
• Video
• Images

Additionally, Notion supports embedding content from various apps like:

• Google Drive
• Google Maps
• YouTube videos
• Typeform forms
• Loom videos

Embedding Google Drive files, Google Maps addresses, PDFs, YouTube videos, and Typeform forms is straightforward—simply paste the link to the content.

Connecting Other Apps to Notion

Notion's integration capabilities extend beyond simple embeds. You can connect apps like Zoom, Google Drive, and Google Calendar to enhance your workspace's functionality. For example, you can embed a view-only Google Calendar or search and embed content from Google Drive without leaving Notion. Notion also supports Zoom meeting link previews and managing weekly Zoom meetings in calendar view.

Note: On Enterprise plans, the ability to add connections and install workspace-wide security and compliance integrations can be restricted to workspace owners.

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