Video Hosting
How to upload video, how it streams, and how fans download it.
Supported Formats
Any modern browser-supported video format. Most creators upload:
| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MP4 (H.264 / H.265) | .mp4 | Most widely compatible |
| WebM (VP9) | .webm | Open codec, good compression |
| QuickTime | .mov | Accepted; some browsers transcode on download |
Files are stored as-is. The in-browser player streams whatever you upload, so encode for the browser you want to reach.
Streaming
Video items get a built-in HTML5 player with the cover image as the poster frame. No app required, no third-party embed. Streaming preloads metadata only — full bytes load as the viewer plays.
Live streaming is on the roadmap.
File Limits
Per-file size limits depend on your pricing tier: 10MB (Basic), 500MB (Small Files), 20GB (Big Files and Everything). Cover images: 10MB on all tiers.
Most full-length video uploads will need Big Files or Everything.
Upload Process
- Drag the video file onto the upload area (or click to browse)
- Upload runs with a progress indicator
- Add metadata while uploading or after
- Set a cover image (used as the poster frame and OG card)
- Set tags, pricing, visibility
- Save as draft or publish immediately
Metadata
Required: Title
Optional: Description, tags, release date, credits/collaborators, cover image
Auto-extracted: Duration
Downloads
Fans who purchase the item or subscribe to a tier can download the original file directly. No DRM, no device tracking, no per-download fees. Re-downloads allowed anytime.
To offer multiple resolutions or formats, upload them as separate versions of the same item.
See Also
- Audio Hosting
- Software & Downloads
- Items: organizing items and projects
- Media Library: images and videos embedded in item descriptions and blog posts