> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.sendspark.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Thunderbird — Send Video Emails

> Learn how to send video emails in Thunderbird using Sendspark's linked GIF feature for clickable video previews in recipients' inboxes.

To send a video email in Thunderbird, record your video in Sendspark, click Share Video, then under Share click Copy Linked GIF and paste it into your Thunderbird email draft. Recipients see a clickable preview in their inbox and can click it to watch the full video in their browser.

## Key takeaways

* Send videos in Thunderbird with Copy Linked GIF: record in Sendspark, click Share Video, click Copy Linked GIF, and paste into your Thunderbird draft.
* Recipients see a preview in their inbox and can click to watch the full video in their browser.
* Thunderbird can't embed videos that play in-email because that requires editing the email's HTML; email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, HubSpot, and ActiveCampaign support that instead.
* Installing the Sendspark Chrome Extension is suggested for a better recording experience.

## How to Send Videos in Thunderbird

1. Record your video in Sendspark. (We suggest installing our [Chrome Extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sendspark-video-and-scree/blimjkpadkhcpmkeboeknjcmiaogbkph?hl=en-US) for a better recording experience). ​
2. Click **Share Video** ​<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sendspark/KNnOfJ4q0IuvIykO/images/5777490/56a7d70e-image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=KNnOfJ4q0IuvIykO&q=85&s=e7c815a6191762fb85df4ccc45931c9f" alt="Share Videos in Thunderbird" width="730" height="90" data-path="images/5777490/56a7d70e-image.png" />
3. Under **Share**, click **Copy Linked GIF** ​<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sendspark/KNnOfJ4q0IuvIykO/images/5777490/1bf039d0-image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=KNnOfJ4q0IuvIykO&q=85&s=4e689a5aa0f21fef41d7430085274d0a" alt="Share modal" width="501" height="411" data-path="images/5777490/1bf039d0-image.png" />
4. Paste in your email draft in Thunderbird ​<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sendspark/KNnOfJ4q0IuvIykO/images/5777490/e5128b23-image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=KNnOfJ4q0IuvIykO&q=85&s=2a757aec77498f6817d00b2e6d15c3cd" alt="Paste Video in Thunderbird" width="1838" height="1118" data-path="images/5777490/e5128b23-image.png" />

## Commonly Asked Questions about Sending Videos in Thunderbird

## How do videos sent through Thunderbird render for recipients?

Your recipients will see a preview in their inbox, and they will be able to click to watch the full video in their browser.

## Can I embed videos in Thunderbird so they play in-email?

No. To embed videos so they play in-email, you need to be able to edit the HTML of your email. Many email marketing platforms (like [Mailchimp](/mailchimp-send-video-emails), [Hubspot](/hubspot-static-videos-marketing-hub), and [ActiveCampaign](/activecampaign-send-personalized-videos-at-scale)) let you do this.

Check out our resources for [embedding videos in email using an email marketing platform](/general-overview-how-to-share-sendspark-videos) if you'd like to do this!

## More questions about sending videos in Thunderbird?

Let us know and we're happy to help!

## Frequently asked questions

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  <Accordion title="How do I send a video in Thunderbird?">
    Record your video in Sendspark, click Share Video, under Share click Copy Linked GIF, then paste it into your email draft in Thunderbird.
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  <Accordion title="How do videos render for recipients in Thunderbird?">
    Your recipients see a preview in their inbox, and they can click to watch the full video in their browser.
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  <Accordion title="Can I embed videos in Thunderbird so they play in-email?">
    No. Embedding videos so they play in-email requires being able to edit the HTML of your email. Many email marketing platforms — like Mailchimp, HubSpot, and ActiveCampaign — let you do this instead.
  </Accordion>
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*Updated July 2026.*