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# Video Hosting |
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How to upload video, how it streams, and how fans download it. |
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## Supported Formats |
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Any modern browser-supported video format. Most creators upload: |
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| MP4 (H.264 / H.265) | `.mp4` | Most widely compatible | |
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| WebM (VP9) | `.webm` | Open codec, good compression | |
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| QuickTime | `.mov` | Accepted; some browsers transcode on download | |
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Files are stored as-is. The in-browser player streams whatever you upload, so encode for the browser you want to reach. |
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## Streaming |
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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. |
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Live streaming is on the roadmap. |
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## File Limits |
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Per-file size limits depend on your [pricing tier](./tiers.md): {{ tier_limits.basic_per_file }} (Basic), {{ tier_limits.small_files_per_file }} (Small Files), {{ tier_limits.big_files_per_file }} (Big Files and Everything). Cover images: {{ tier_limits.basic_per_file }} on all tiers. |
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Most full-length video uploads will need Big Files or Everything. |
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## Upload Process |
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1. Drag the video file onto the upload area (or click to browse) |
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2. Upload runs with a progress indicator |
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3. Add metadata while uploading or after |
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4. Set a cover image (used as the poster frame and OG card) |
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5. Set tags, pricing, visibility |
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6. Save as draft or publish immediately |
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## Metadata |
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**Required:** Title |
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**Optional:** Description, tags, release date, credits/collaborators, cover image |
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**Auto-extracted:** Duration |
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## Downloads |
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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. |
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To offer multiple resolutions or formats, upload them as separate [versions](./items.md#versions) of the same item. |
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## See Also |
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- [Audio Hosting](./audio.md) |
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- [Software & Downloads](./software.md) |
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- [Items](./items.md): organizing items and projects |
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- [Media Library](./media-library.md): images and videos embedded in item descriptions and blog posts |
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