External Video is a Shopify theme block in the Section Star library. Embed videos from YouTube or Vimeo to showcase products, stories, or brand moments directly on your store.
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Settings
Every setting below appears in the Shopify theme customizer once the block is published.
Display
Set the display
| Setting | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Caption Background Color | Color or gradient | linear-gradient(177deg, rgba(255, 255… |
| Media Aspect Ratio | Select (21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, Auto) | 4 / 3 |
| Video | Video URL | — |
| Desktop CSS | Liquid | — |
| Mobile CSS | Liquid | — |
How to add this block to a Shopify store
- Install Section Star from the Shopify App Store.
- Open the app and find “External Video” in the blocks library.
- Publish it to the theme you want to use it in.
- In the Shopify theme customizer, add the block inside a compatible section.
- Configure it with the settings listed above.