Gamma

Yes, Gamma provides extensive support for embedding live videos and interactive web content directly into its presentations and webpages. This functionality is a core feature of the platform's web-native architecture, transforming presentations from static slide decks into dynamic, interactive experiences. Users can embed a wide variety of content, and this content remains fully interactive within the Gamma environment. Viewers can play videos, scroll through websites, fill out forms, or interact with data dashboards without navigating away from the presentation. This capability is facilitated by Gamma's 'card' structure, where each responsive card can host multiple embedded elements alongside standard text and images. The platform is designed to function more like a lightweight, interactive microsite than a traditional presentation, leveraging its cloud-based nature to deliver rich media experiences. The range of supported sources for embedding is broad and covers multiple categories. For video content, users can embed from major platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Loom, as well as social media sources like TikTok and Instagram. The platform also allows for the direct upload of custom video files. For productivity and data visualization, Gamma integrates with tools like Airtable, Google Drive (including Docs and Sheets), Microsoft Power BI, and Amplitude, allowing for the display of live databases and dashboards. Design and collaboration tools are also supported, with integrations for Figma prototypes and Miro boards. Additionally, users can embed various utilities to enhance functionality, such as Calendly for direct meeting scheduling, Google Maps for location visuals, and forms from Typeform or Tally for data collection and lead generation. A key feature is the ability to embed 'live web previews' or entire 'full web pages' as interactive blocks, which effectively allows any web-based content to be integrated into a presentation, provided the source site allows embedding. The technical mechanism for embedding is designed for user accessibility. Users can add embeds using simple slash commands (e.g., /vimeo, /loom), by pasting a direct URL from a supported service into a card, or by using the 'Insert' menu, which has dedicated sections for 'Videos & media' and 'Embed Apps and Web Pages.' Because the platform is web-native, these embeds function as they would in a standard web browser, retaining their full interactivity. For example, an embedded Figma prototype can be clicked through, and an embedded Airtable base can be sorted and filtered directly within the Gamma presentation. However, there are several requirements and constraints associated with this functionality. A stable internet connection is mandatory for both the creator and the viewer, as Gamma is a cloud-based platform with no offline mode; embedded content cannot be loaded or interacted with without connectivity. The functionality of an embed is also subject to the permissions and technical limitations of the third-party source platform. While powerful, the embedding feature has notable limitations, particularly concerning exports. When a Gamma presentation is exported to a static format like PowerPoint (PPTX) or PDF, all interactive and live-embedded content is rasterized, meaning it is converted into a static, non-interactive image. This conversion removes all interactivity, and the content can no longer be played, scrolled, or otherwise engaged with in the exported file. The performance of a presentation with numerous or complex live embeds could also be affected by the viewer's internet bandwidth and device capabilities, similar to any content-heavy webpage. Furthermore, while a free plan offers core embedding features, more advanced functionalities such as engagement analytics—which track viewer interactions like scroll depth and time spent on specific cards—are typically reserved for paid subscription tiers like Pro or Ultra. Despite these limitations, the practical use cases are extensive, ranging from sales and marketing presentations with embedded product demos to interactive educational modules and real-time operational dashboards for project management.