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Supported formatsMP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, MKV, FLV, WEBM
Maximum upload size256 GB or 12 hours, whichever is less
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Details
Add the information viewers need to find your video.
Paid promotion
Tell viewers if this video includes a paid product placement, sponsorship, or endorsement.
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Does your content make a real person appear to say or do something they didn't?
Tags
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Collaborators
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Video elements
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Add an end screen
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Add cards
Upload first, then add timed cards in Studio.
Add an audio track
Upload first, then add an audio track in Studio.
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