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Video sharing sites at a glance
Sharing videos on the Web is hot! But perhaps you're getting confused by the increasing number of video sharing sites and can't figure out what's best. Well, don't worry. We've done the hard work for you.
The file formats accepted differ from site to site - some even recommend a particular video format and resolution to achieve the best online quality. In our chart, you'll find the required formats and characteristics for each site. Of course, if your video doesn't match the requirements of the site, you can always use
When choosing which video sharing sites to review, we took into account their popularity, ease-of-use, file size limitations, format flexibility, and options to download, post or podcast your video. Then we grouped the sites by the benefits they offer their visitors:
1. Best sites to publish VIRAL videos - comedies and weird movies.
2. Best sites to share NEWS.
3. Best sites to share HOME videos with family and friends.
4. Best sites to EDIT SHARED videos online.
5. Best sites to upload and MONETIZE your videos.
1. Best sites to publish VIRAL videos - comedies and weird movies.
2. Best sites to share NEWS.
3. Best sites to share HOME videos with family and friends.
4. Best sites to EDIT SHARED videos online.
5. Best sites to upload and MONETIZE your videos.
1. You are crazy about VIRAL video so you're looking for big viewer numbers. The sites below are big entertainment destinations with many community features and loads of video distribution options.
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YouTube
The winner by a mile! Upload, watch, post, email, comment, subscribe, be subscribed, etc. But no downloading options and relatively troll free which might be rather annoying.
The winner by a mile! Upload, watch, post, email, comment, subscribe, be subscribed, etc. But no downloading options and relatively troll free which might be rather annoying.
Less than 2 GB and less than 15 minutes
WMV, MOV, MPEG, MP4, 3GP, FLV, MKV or AVI
MySpace Videos
Plenty of community features, and the sharing options might be even greater.
Plenty of community features, and the sharing options might be even greater.
Less than 500 MB and less than 20 minutes
Almost all
MetaCafe
Specializes in short-form original content focused on entertainment: videos that amaze, inspire and make viewers laugh. All videos are user-generated, user-selected and - particular ones! - user-reviewed & user-rewarded.
Specializes in short-form original content focused on entertainment: videos that amaze, inspire and make viewers laugh. All videos are user-generated, user-selected and - particular ones! - user-reviewed & user-rewarded.
Less than 2 GB and less than 10 minutes
MPEG, MPG, MPE, AVI, WMV, WMF, ASF, M1V, DIVX, MOV, MP4, FLV, 3GP, RM, RMVB, RV, RAM and MKV
DailyMotion
Offers two different accounts for sharers: Basic & Motionmaker account. Motionmaker accounts are intended for the distribution of Creative Commons videos and allow uploading HD content and size limit ups to 1 GB. The content by Motionmakers is more aggressively promoted on the front page and through search results.
Offers two different accounts for sharers: Basic & Motionmaker account. Motionmaker accounts are intended for the distribution of Creative Commons videos and allow uploading HD content and size limit ups to 1 GB. The content by Motionmakers is more aggressively promoted on the front page and through search results.
Less than 2 GB and less than 60 minutes
MP4, M4V, WMV, MPEG, MPG, AVI, DIVX, DV, 3GP, FLV, MKV, MOV, OGG
2. You want to make NEWS. If you're a budding video journalist, you can submit footage to CNN & ABC. Who knows? Your video could be on TV around the world tonight! But to make the cut, your video must cover a significant and important event or confirm a social trend. Be warned: you will have to fill in long forms, and you'll never be sure if it reaches the right audience. Persistence is required!
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CNN
Enables people around the world to send CNN newsworthy footage.
Enables people around the world to send CNN newsworthy footage.
Video should be larger than 600 MB
Almost all
ABC
Shoot your "Three words" video with your digital camera, webcam or cell phone, and upload.
Shoot your "Three words" video with your digital camera, webcam or cell phone, and upload.
75 MB
3GP, 3GPP, 3G2, MOV, MPEG, MPG, MP4, AVI, WMV
3. You want to share HOME VIDEOS with family and friends. You're looking for ease of registration and navigation as well as options for posting and downloading. These sites have already gained reputation for providing flexible, easy-to-use services.
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Movavi Online Converter
Go beyond video sharing! Our service stores up to 15 GB and converts files between audio and video formats. Free: 1 GB a week. Silver: 4 GB, $6.99/month. Gold: 15 GB, $15.99/month.
Go beyond video sharing! Our service stores up to 15 GB and converts files between audio and video formats. Free: 1 GB a week. Silver: 4 GB, $6.99/month. Gold: 15 GB, $15.99/month.
15 GB
Almost all
Vimeo
Simple uploads, tagging, commenting and voting, but it's light on community features. Basic: Free, Plus: $60/year. Plus account enlarge your upload capanbility to 5 GB and removes the 1-per-week restriction on HD movies.
Simple uploads, tagging, commenting and voting, but it's light on community features. Basic: Free, Plus: $60/year. Plus account enlarge your upload capanbility to 5 GB and removes the 1-per-week restriction on HD movies.
500 MB a week
Almost all
Veoh
Unlimited distribution capacity for full-screen, TV-grade video content available to anyone with a broadband connection, including high-definition videos.
Unlimited distribution capacity for full-screen, TV-grade video content available to anyone with a broadband connection, including high-definition videos.
No limits
Almost all
Viddler
In addition to the 500 MB limit, you're restricted to 2 GB of storage per month. Sign up for a partnership account and your videos are overlaid with advertisements but the storage restrictions are removed. Both accounts are free.
In addition to the 500 MB limit, you're restricted to 2 GB of storage per month. Sign up for a partnership account and your videos are overlaid with advertisements but the storage restrictions are removed. Both accounts are free.
Less than 500 MB & 2 GB of storage per month.
AVI, DV, MOV, QT, MPG, MPEG-2, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, ASF, WMV, FLV
4. You want to create and EDIT SHARED video online. You'd like a combination of functional service and fun. Such sites are pretty scarce and Jumpcut seems to compete with itself. It offers to edit and remix your clips with those from other users, lay down music and even apply special effects.
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Snapfish
Easy-to-use online editing tools. Lets you highlight specific parts of your videos and share just this 'good stuff'.
Easy-to-use online editing tools. Lets you highlight specific parts of your videos and share just this 'good stuff'.
300 MB. Total of 750 MB of video.
.AVI, .MOV, .DV,
.MPG, .MP4, .WMV,
.ASF, .VOB, .FLV,
.MTS, .M2T, .M4V,
.DIVX, and .QT
.MPG, .MP4, .WMV,
.ASF, .VOB, .FLV,
.MTS, .M2T, .M4V,
.DIVX, and .QT
JayCut
Edit your own videos on JayCut's community.
Edit your own videos on JayCut's community.
Less than 250 MB and less than 30 minutes
Over 100 formats
5. You would like to share and MONETIZE your video content. Some video sharing sites highlight different revenue-sharing models that may appeal to you as a content owner and producer.
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Revver
You get paid 20% of whatever the advertiser pays. If visitors click on the Revver link at the end of your video, you split the proceeds 50/50.
You get paid 20% of whatever the advertiser pays. If visitors click on the Revver link at the end of your video, you split the proceeds 50/50.
100 MB. Your video must be at minimum 4 seconds long.
MOV, MPEG, MPG, MP4, WMV, ASF, AVI (including DIVX)
blip.tv
Aimed at users producing continuous videos, say web shows. Offers free Basic and Pro - $96/year - accounts. Case's simple: 50% of the ad revenue from your content is shared with you. The professional account ensures you get priority conversion and additional conversion time per episode, which allows you to use higher quality video.
Aimed at users producing continuous videos, say web shows. Offers free Basic and Pro - $96/year - accounts. Case's simple: 50% of the ad revenue from your content is shared with you. The professional account ensures you get priority conversion and additional conversion time per episode, which allows you to use higher quality video.
1 GB
Almost all
Brightcove
A quickly developing video marketplace to launch a custom Internet TV channel, distribute video and get revenue from Brightcom ad network and video sales/renta.
A quickly developing video marketplace to launch a custom Internet TV channel, distribute video and get revenue from Brightcom ad network and video sales/renta.
No limits
FLV, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, DV, MOV, QT, MPG, MPEG, MP4, AVI, ASF
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A final note: don't ignore the small print. Look through the sites' Terms of Use. Most free video sharing services grant themselves a license to monetize and advertise your uploaded content any way they can, which is no help to you if you're trying to earn money from your videos.
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Why not go ahead and try Movavi Video Converter today?
Why not go ahead and try Movavi Video Converter today?
