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Andrew49
Andrew49
New Member
Nov 15, 2024 6:23 PM UTC
Question

Video playback is dysfunctional in Figma Slides

I have placed multiple video files (.mov and .mpeg4) into a Figma slide, and de-actived “autoplay.” When viewing the slide in presentation mode (either standard view or full screen), the videos do not play when clicked. If I skip to the next slide, then return to the slide with the videos, they play as expected.

Major bug, not new, must have feature… please fix it.

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      Mike_Taku
      Mike_Taku
      Nov 16, 2024 7:50 AM UTC

      Hi there, I hope you are doing well. As far as I know, when you are placing videos in Figma slides with autoplay disabled, they don’t play on click in presentation mode unless the slide is revisited.

      This disrupts presentations and feels like a significant bug. Fixing this would greatly improve user experience and video functionality.

      Thank you,
      Mike Taku.

        RFH
        RFH
        New Member
        Jan 31, 2025 4:23 PM UTC

        Yes, same experience here - this is a major bug and showstopper for us.

        Tal Klein
        Tal Klein
        New Member
        Feb 16, 2025 7:15 PM UTC

        same here. i would also expect that if there is a file size limitations then any file smaller than 100mb should play properly, but no. It even slows down one of my videos, i’m saying this because it doesnt have the original run-time, but a longer one.

        On the other hand - on present mode with regular design file prototypes they load and play straight away just fine. 

        y_toku
        Figmate
        y_toku
        Community Support
        Feb 18, 2025 8:11 AM UTC

        Hi ​@RFH ​@Tal Klein, 

         

        Thanks for raising this. Since I couldn’t reproduce this issue on my end, would you be able to share the screen recording please? Hope to investigate this further.

         

        Thanks for your patience.
        Toku

        Metanoic Vision
        Metanoic Vision
        New Member
        Feb 19, 2025 12:49 AM UTC

        Same bug on my side


        Happened to me twice at an important presentation and needed to skip the video :(

         

        Only happens if “present + notes” is enabled. 

         

        y_toku
        Figmate
        y_toku
        Community Support
        Feb 19, 2025 3:07 AM UTC

        Hi ​@Metanoic Vision, 

         

        Thanks for sharing the details! I could reproduce this issue in the “Present + Notes”, so I shared this issue with our internal team. 

         

        I will get back to you when I have anything I can share with you. 

         

        Thanks for your patience!

        Toku

          RFH
          RFH
          New Member
          Feb 20, 2025 2:24 PM UTC

          Hi ​@y_toku , 

          I will DM you with a screen recording.

          Thanks - Christoph

          Dave_Kok
          Dave_Kok
          New Participant
          Jul 4, 2025 12:41 PM UTC

          Great to see that this (at least) 7 month old problem is still not fixed. Go Figma...
          /s

          Germany Luo
          Germany Luo
          New Member
          Aug 5, 2025 1:42 AM UTC

          Hi ​@Metanoic Vision, 

           

          Thanks for sharing the details! I could reproduce this issue in the “Present + Notes”, so I shared this issue with our internal team. 

           

          I will get back to you when I have anything I can share with you. 

           

          Thanks for your patience!

          Toku

          Hi @y_toku,

          I’m writing as a long-time Figma user who still relies on the “old” prototyping workflow. The latest release introduced what looks like a brand-new set of video-interaction controls, and frankly the interface feels completely foreign to me. I can’t even locate where the “play / pause on click” toggle has moved.

          Thanks！

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