How Do I Change the Size of an Embedded YouTube Video in WordPress?

Embedding a YouTube video in a WordPress post or page is a quick and easy way to share a video with your readers. However, if the video is too large for the space available, you may need to resize it before embedding. Here are instructions on how to resize an embedded YouTube video in WordPress:

1. Open the YouTube video you want to resize in YouTube.

2. Click the video’s “Share” button.

3. Under “Settings,” click “Resize video to fit width.”

4. On the “Resize video” dialog box, click the “Resize” button.

5. In the “Width” field, enter the desired width in pixels.

6. In the “Height” field, enter the desired height in pixels.

7. Click the “Resize” button.

8. Click the “OK” button.

9. Click the “Close” button.

10. Click the “Save” button.

11. Click the “Publish” button.

12. Click the “Embed” button.

13. In the “Embed options” dialog box, enter the desired embed code.

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18. Click the “Bottom” button.

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20. Click the “Thank you” button.

21. Click the “Bottom” button again.

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23. Click the “Bottom” button one last time.

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25. Click the “Bottom” button once more.

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29. Your video will now appear in the post or page.

Conclusion:

As long as the video’s dimensions are within WordPress’s limits, you can resize it easily using these instructions. Be sure to publish your revised post or page after resizing the video to avoid any potential loss in traffic.