This article provides instructions for preparing and uploading video files to Vimeo. Adhering to these guidelines is essential for optimizing your video quality and ensuring efficient processing on the platform.
In this article:
- Video overview
- What are the acceptable file formats?
- Should I compress the video before uploading?
- What upload methods are available?
Video overview
What are the acceptable file formats?
- Vimeo accepts a variety of video file types, though common formats such as MP4 and MOV are preferred.
- If a format is not supported, an Invalid File error will be displayed.
- All videos uploaded to Vimeo will be converted to square pixels.
- Regardless of format, all videos will be displayed at the correct aspect ratio.
Should I compress the video before uploading?
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Keep in mind that uncompressed files:
- Consume more storage.
- Requires a longer time to upload.
- It may not show a significant improvement in quality compared to compressed videos.
- If you decide to compress your source file before uploading, we recommend following the guidelines outlined in Video and audio compression guidelines.
- Check out these compression tutorials for several popular video editing programs.
- It is advisable to keep files under 200 GB for a successful upload. We also do not support uploads of videos longer than 24 hours.
What upload methods are available?
There are several ways to upload to Vimeo:
- Using the video upload page.
- Using a supported hosting service (Dropbox, Google Drive, Box). This option is for those who store their videos in the cloud or are looking for a bulk uploading option.
- Using a mobile app (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) or third-party software integrations (iOS, iMovie, Windows 10, and more).
For unique uploading needs, a custom-built application is an option, but it requires coding skills. You can find more details in the Vimeo Developer resources.