How to Embed Floor Plans, Videos, and 3D Tours in AppFolio

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July 19, 2025
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🧭 How to Embed Floor Plans, Videos, and 3D Tours in AppFolio

Want your rental listings to stand out? 🔥 AppFolio is already powerful for property management—but when you embed media like floor plans, videos, and 3D virtual tours, your listings become unforgettable.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to embed all three types of media into your AppFolio listings. We'll walk you through the steps, link you to bonus tutorials, and share tips for improving conversion rates. 🧠

🏡 Why Rich Media Boosts Property Engagement

Today’s renters expect more than just photos. When you offer:

  • 📐 Interactive floor plans
  • 🎥 Cinematic video walkthroughs
  • 🌀 3D virtual tours

…you make it easy for potential tenants to imagine living there—and that leads to faster leasing and fewer no-shows.

Check out The Benefits of 3D Virtual Tours for Property Management to see how these assets drive conversions.

✅ What You Need to Get Started

Before embedding, make sure you have:

  • A hosted floor plan image (PNG, JPEG, or SVG)
  • A video URL (YouTube, Vimeo, or direct MP4 link)
  • A 3D tour URL (e.g., CloudPano, Matterport, Ricoh Tours)
  • AppFolio access with property listing permissions

Want a faster tour build? Try this: The Fastest Way to Create 360 Virtual Tours for AppFolio

🔲 How to Embed Floor Plans in AppFolio

Step 1: Upload the Floor Plan to a Hosting Platform

You can use:

  • Your own website
  • Dropbox (with public link)
  • Image hosting services

Alternatively, if you use CloudPano, you can generate a floor plan directly from your 360 tour.

Step 2: Copy the Public Link

Make sure the link is viewable by anyone.

Step 3: Add Link to Property Description

AppFolio doesn’t have a dedicated “Floor Plan” section, but you can embed it inside the listing description like this:

📐 View the floor plan here: [Insert URL]

Bonus tip: Create a branded media page and link it in every listing!

Need visuals? See Virtual Tour Setup in AppFolio: A Complete Tutorial

🎥 How to Embed Listing Videos in AppFolio

Video walkthroughs are a must in 2025. Here’s how to add them:

Step 1: Upload to YouTube or Vimeo

Pro tip: Add your company logo and a contact call-to-action in the video.

Want to auto-create videos from photos? How to Generate Real Estate Videos From Just Photos in Under 5 Minutes shows you how.

Step 2: Grab the Video Share Link

Copy the public video link (not the embed code).

Step 3: Add It to the Virtual Tour Field

Log into AppFolio, go to your listing, and paste the video URL into the Virtual Tour URL field.

🚀 Done! It will appear as a “Virtual Tour” button that opens your video.

🌀 How to Embed 3D Virtual Tours (CloudPano, Matterport, etc.)

3D tours are the ultimate conversion tool. Here’s how to make them part of every listing:

Step 1: Create a 360 Tour

Use CloudPano, Matterport, or another tour platform. Need help? CloudPano Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio saves you time.

Step 2: Copy the Tour URL

Most platforms will give you a direct shareable link. Make sure it's public and mobile-friendly.

Step 3: Add to AppFolio’s Virtual Tour Field

Paste it into the Virtual Tour URL field under your property’s listing settings.

AppFolio will automatically create a button labeled “Virtual Tour” that opens your 3D tour.

📚 Bonus: See Easy Guide to Uploading Your Virtual Tour on AppFolio

🔗 Combine All Media Into a Single Landing Page

Here’s a next-level tip: Create one branded media page that includes:

  • Floor plan image
  • Embedded video walkthrough
  • 3D virtual tour
  • Contact form or link

Then, paste that link into the Virtual Tour field in AppFolio. Boom—one beautiful hub for all your content.

Need inspiration? Virtual Tour Marketing Strategy for Property Managers

📊 Real Results: Why Media-Enhanced Listings Win

📈 Properties with embedded media see:

  • 35–50% more inquiries
  • 2x faster leasing times
  • Reduced no-show rates by up to 70%

🧠 Advanced Embedding Tips

🔁 Save Time with Automation

If you’re managing dozens of properties, use tools that automate embedding:

  • 🤖 CloudPano Auto-Embed for AppFolio
  • 🧩 Zapier integration with listing data
  • 🗂️ Batch upload templates for media links

Turn New Builds into Sales: Add Real Estate Virtual Tours to AppFolio explains how to scale media uploads across new developments.

🧾 Final Thoughts

Embedding floor plans, videos, and 3D virtual tours in AppFolio isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a proven way to lease faster, stand out, and deliver an exceptional leasing experience. 🏆

Start small, embed one tour today, and grow from there. You’ll be amazed by the results. 📈

👉 Want to create a 360 tour and floor plan in minutes? Try CloudPano Free

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