How to Upload Large Video Files

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Introduction

Maximum Browser Upload Limit

Why Compress Large Video Files

Automatic Compression During Encoding

Optimal Video Upload Specifications

How to Optimize Videos to Save Bandwidth & Storage

Introduction

Uploading large video files to Muvi Platform can take time and may require additional bandwidth and storage. To ensure a smoother upload experience, it is recommended to optimize your files before uploading.

Maximum Browser Upload Limit

You can upload video files of up to 30 GB directly through the browser uploader.
For large video files, we recommend compressing the file before uploading using tools such as HandBrake or any other professional video compression software.

Why Compress Large Video Files

Compressing large video files before upload offers several benefits:

Faster Upload Speed: Smaller files upload more quickly and reduce the chances of interruption due to unstable internet connections.
Faster Encoding Time: Compressed videos are processed and encoded faster after upload.
Saves Storage Space: Reduced file sizes help optimize storage usage on your platform.
Easier File Management: Smaller files are easier to transfer, archive, and manage.

Automatic Compression During Encoding

Once uploaded, our platform also optimizes and compresses video files during the encoding process to generate streaming-ready formats. However, uploading a pre-compressed file can significantly improve overall processing time.

Optimal Video Upload Specifications

Below are the recommended specifications for a 1-hour video, including resolution-wise file size, bitrate, and related parameters.:

Video Resolution	Recommended Upload File Size for 1 Hour Video	Frames Per Second (FPS)	Average Input Bitrate	Audio Bitrate	Recommended Format
240p (426 × 240)	200–300 MB	24 FPS	400–600 kbps	64 kbps	MP4
360p (640 × 360)	350–500 MB	24–30 FPS	800 kbps – 1 Mbps	96 kbps	MP4
480p (854 × 480)	700 MB – 1.2 GB	30 FPS	1–2.5 Mbps	128 kbps	MP4
720p HD (1280 × 720)	1.5–3 GB	30 FPS	2.5–5 Mbps	128–192 kbps	MP4
1080p Full HD (1920 × 1080)	3–6 GB	30–60 FPS	5–8 Mbps	192 kbps	MP4
1440p 2K (2560 × 1440)	6–12 GB	30–60 FPS	8–16 Mbps	192–256 kbps	MP4
2160p 4K (3840 × 2160)	12–25 GB	60 FPS	20–35 Mbps	256–320 kbps	MP4
4320p 8K (7680 × 4320)	30 GB+ (compression strongly recommended)	60 FPS	50–100 Mbps	320 kbps+	MP4

How to Optimize Videos to Save Bandwidth & Storage

We strongly recommend pre-processing your videos before uploading. Optimizing your files in advance helps reduce bandwidth usage, minimize storage consumption, speed up encoding, and ensure a smoother playback experience for your viewers. To learn more about how to pre-process your videos to save bandwidth and storage, click here.

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