What file format does a video need to post here?

[offtheback]

What file format does a video need to post here?

 

[msinger]

It would be easiest to upload it to YouTube and post the link back here.

 

[offtheback]

It would be easiest to upload it to YouTube and post the link back here.

Thanks Mike.Curious why it won't take an mov or mp4 file.

 

[mobilehomer]

Thanks Mike.Curious why it won't take an mov or mp4 file.

Files too large.

 

[DJ Wes]

Curious why it won't take an mov or mp4 file.

a) Because this is not a video hosting site. If it were, it would require compression, storage, and streaming capabilities that are beyond the scope of a discussion group site.
b) Because if videos were simply stored on this site, it would require that viewers download the entire video before playing that video.

YouTube or Vimeo are sites designed to host video.

 

[offtheback]

Files too large.

Thanks.The simplest answer is often correct!

 

[Dale D]

a) Because this is not a video hosting site. If it were, it would require compression, storage, and streaming capabilities that are beyond the scope of a discussion group site.
b) Because if videos were simply stored on this site, it would require that viewers download the entire video before playing that video.

YouTube or Vimeo are sites designed to host video.

What file format does a video need to post here?

Post your video to either/or Youtube or Vimeo. Vimeo has a free membership for small uploads. Once you get the video uploaded to these video posting services you can copy the link and paste it into the attach file section here.