# Frequently Asked Questions #

## Why do I just get text back after adding an URL to the Featured Video input? ##
If the plugin just displays the URL back as text it probably does not recognize that it comes from a video provider. Try inserting the raw embed code instead and [check the docs](http://codex.wordpress.org/Embeds#Okay.2C_So_What_Sites_Can_I_Embed_From.3F) to see which providers are supported.

## How do I use my local videos? ##
Click the small media icon in the Featured Video input box on the post edit screen and upload your video or choose it from the media library. WordPress does not support all formats tho, [check this table](http://www.mediaelementjs.com/#devices) for details.

## Why do I not see a featuerd video or image on the frontend at all? ##
For the videos to be automatically displayed you need to define a Featured Image. This image will never be shown if a video is available. If your theme does not support featured images the plugin also has no chance of working out of the box.

## Why does the frontend still display the featured image although I added a featured video to the post? ##
Sadly not all themes work out of the box. Themes need to make use of WordPress' native [Post Thumbnail](http://codex.wordpress.org/Post_Thumbnails) functionality (specifically `get_the_post_thumbnail()` and/or `the_post_thumbnail()`) - these functions are where the plugin can hook into the theme and modify what is displayed. Consider contacting the theme's creator or modifying the theme's sourcecode in order to add the plugin's [PHP-functions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/featured-video-plus/installation/).

## How can I make the videos fit into their designated space in my theme? ##
Take a look at your media settings and try using a fixed width instead of responsive sizing.

## Can I help translating the plugin? ##
Yes, please! Check out the public [Featured Video Plus Translation Project](https://poeditor.com/join/project?hash=WlyLh0cFO3).