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Yes, you can use an image instead of a video as your dynamic video background in Sendspark. Upload the image to Google Drive, set sharing to “Anyone with the link can view,” then edit the share link into a direct format and paste it into the Background URL field. Personalization features still apply.

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Key takeaways

  • Sendspark is built for dynamic videos, but you can still use its personalization features with a static image as the background.
  • The image must be publicly accessible: in Google Drive, set link access to “Anyone with the link can view.”
  • For image files (PNG, JPG), rewrite the share link to the direct format https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=FILE_ID.
  • For PDFs or other non-image files, change the end of the link from /view to /preview (you can’t avoid seeing the zoom controls in this case).
  • Keep the public sharing link active for the whole time the campaign is running.
Can I use an image instead of a video in a Sendspark dynamic video? Google Drive share dialog with Anyone with the link can view option selected Absolutely! While Sendspark is built for creating dynamic videos, you can still leverage its personalization features with images.

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Here’s how to use an image as a background in your Sendspark dynamic video:

1. Prepare your image: Upload your desired image to Google Drive.
​ 2. Share the image publicly: In Google Drive, right-click on the image and select “Share.” Under the “Get link” section, change access to “Anyone with the link can view.” Click “Copy link” to obtain the public sharing URL. Google Drive file link URL format showing original and edited link examples 3. Create your Sendspark dynamic video: Follow the usual process for creating a Dynamic Video Campaign in Sendspark. This will only work if this is an image file (PNG, JPG): Basically you remove the “file/d/xxxxx/view etc…” and you add “uc?export=view&id=” followed by the same ID Original Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqSaH5H0nxm192Hv9eEsyRExjC1kimmU/view?usp=sharing Edited Link: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1FqSaH5H0nxm192Hv9eEsyRExjC1kimmU
If this is a PDF, or any other type of non-image file, you can’t avoid seeing the Zoom controls in the screenshot. This is the way When editing the Background URL field, paste the copied public sharing URL from Google Drive into this background URL field with a slight modification. You need to correct the last section of it. Instead of “VIEW”, it should say “PREVIEW” instead: Original Link: ​https://drive.google.com/file/d/10sKCccDG7xHtv3FWqRM-zGvdwGbVE-Lg/view?usp=drive_link Edited Link: ​https://drive.google.com/file/d/10sKCccDG7xHtv3FWqRM-zGvdwGbVE-Lg/preview 4. Additional Tips: -Consider using a visually appealing and high-resolution image for best results.
​ -Remember to keep the public sharing link active on Google Drive while the campaign is in process.
​ By following these steps, you can create personalized image messages with Sendspark, adding a unique touch to your outreach campaigns

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. While Sendspark is built for dynamic videos, you can still use its personalization features with an image. Set the image as your Background URL and personalize as you normally would.
Sendspark pulls the image from the URL you provide, so it has to be reachable without a login. In Google Drive, right-click the image, choose “Share,” and set access to “Anyone with the link can view.”
Use the same share link but change the ending from /view to /preview. Note that with non-image files you can’t avoid seeing the zoom controls in the background.
Updated July 2026.