Upload videos
Before you upload your video, review the options for uploading a video, supported formats, and recommendations.
| Upload method | When to use |
|---|---|
| Stream Dashboard ↗ | Upload videos from the Stream Dashboard without writing any code. |
| Upload with a link | Upload videos using a link, such as an S3 bucket or content management system. |
| Upload video file | Upload videos stored on a computer. |
| Direct creator uploads | Allows end users of your website or app to upload videos directly to Cloudflare Stream. |
- MP4
- MKV
- MOV
- AVI
- FLV
- MPEG-2 TS
- MPEG-2 PS
- MXF
- LXF
- GXF
- 3GP
- WebM
- MPG
- Quicktime
- Optional but ideal settings:
- MP4 containers
- AAC audio codec
- H264 video codec
- 60 or fewer frames per second
- Closed GOP (Only required for live streaming.)
- Mono or Stereo audio. Stream will mix audio tracks with more than two channels down to stereo.
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