Supported formats
Upload your master file as is
VodSpot accepts the file created by your editor or camera, generates a preview version playable on any phone, laptop, or TV, and preserves the original intact for download. No re-exporting for the web or extra uploads required.
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How it works
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You upload a single file
A master file from your timeline or a camera clip.
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The client views a preview
We use adaptive H.264 streaming (ranging from 480p to 4K) with standard color rendering that displays correctly on any screen.
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The client downloads the original
It is the exact file you uploaded — byte for byte — retaining the same codec, bit depth, and color.
Formats
What you can upload
| Format | Accepted | What your client watches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.264 and H.265 (HEVC), 8-bit and 10-bit | ✓Yes | Adaptive preview up to 4K | Standard export for client delivery. A single file holds several hours of 4K video. |
| Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy, LT, 422, HQ) | ✓Yes | Adaptive preview up to 4K | Upload the editing master directly. |
| Avid DNxHR and DNxHD | ✓Yes | Adaptive preview up to 4K | In MOV or MXF. |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 camera files (Sony XAVC, Canon XF-AVC, Panasonic) | ✓Yes | Adaptive preview up to 4K | MP4, MOV and MXF straight from the card. |
| Log footage (S-Log, V-Log, C-Log, Apple Log) | ✓Yes | Preview in the flat look you shot | No color grading is applied — the source material remains ready for your colorist to work on. |
| HDR: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ | ✓Yes | Preview converted to standard colors | Up to 30 minutes per HDR video. |
| Dolby Vision from iPhone and from HDR10 masters | ✓Yes | Preview converted to standard colors | Up to 30 minutes per HDR video. |
| Vertical, square and cinema aspect ratios | ✓Yes | Preview in the original shape | Rotation from phones is respected. |
Containers: MP4, M4V, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI, MXF, MPEG, TS, MTS, M2TS, 3GP, OGV, WMV and FLV.
Limits
Limits on each plan
| Solo | Pro | Studio | Production | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largest single file | 50 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB | 150 GB |
| Video storage | 150 GB | 500 GB | 1.5 TB | 5 TB |
| Resolution | up to 4K (4096×2160) | up to 4K (4096×2160) | up to 4K (4096×2160) | up to 4K (4096×2160) |
| HDR video length | up to 30 minutes | up to 30 minutes | up to 30 minutes | up to 30 minutes |
File size
How much video fits in one file
| Format | 50 GB | 100 GB | 150 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finished H.264 or H.265 film, 4K | 2–3 hours | 4–6 hours | 6–9 hours |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 camera file, 4K | 45–70 minutes | 1.5–2.3 hours | 2.2–3.5 hours |
| ProRes 422 HQ, 1080p | about 32 minutes | about 1 hour | about 1.5 hours |
| ProRes 422 HQ, 4K | about 9 minutes | about 18 minutes | about 28 minutes |
| DNxHR HQX, 4K | about 10 minutes | about 20 minutes | about 30 minutes |
Approximate, based on typical bitrates.
Not accepted
What we do not accept and why
In each of these cases, VodSpot flags the issue and suggests the correct course of action rather than publishing an incorrect image.
- Video with a resolution higher than 4K (5.9K, 6K, 8K). Previews are limited to 4K, so larger frames only increase processing time without offering any benefits visible to the client. If you attempt to upload an MP4 or MOV file exceeding this resolution, VodSpot will notify you before the upload begins. Please export the file in 4K and upload that version instead.
- Camera RAW formats (Blackmagic RAW, ProRes RAW, REDCODE, CinemaDNG). RAW files require the camera manufacturer’s own software and a custom color grade (look) applied by you. Please export to ProRes, DNxHR, H.264, or H.265.
- Dolby Vision profile 5. This profile has no standard base layer under the Dolby Vision metadata, making correct conversion impossible. Please export in HDR10, HLG, or SDR format.
- HDR video longer than 30 minutes. Please split the video into parts or export it in SDR.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I upload ProRes or DNxHR instead of exporting to MP4?
Yes. Upload the master file: VodSpot will generate a web-friendly preview version from it while preserving the master file itself for download.
Does VodSpot alter my source file?
No. The original is stored exactly as uploaded and can be downloaded without any changes.
My Log-format footage looks flat in the preview. Is this a problem?
No. Log footage is displayed as shot. If you need to show the client a color-graded version, upload the graded file; the original Log file can be shared separately.
How does HDR video from an iPhone look?
For the preview, the video is converted to standard colors using GPU processing, so it looks natural on non-HDR screens. The original file retains all HDR and Dolby Vision data.
Why was my video rejected?
The reason is shown on the Videos tab of the project: the frame resolution exceeds 4K, the file is in a camera RAW format, the HDR video is longer than 30 minutes or uses Dolby Vision profile 5, or the file could not be recognized as a video.
Are there bitrate limits?
No. A 4K ProRes master file with a bitrate of 800 Mbps is processed in the same way as a file with a bitrate of 40 Mbps.
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