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Upload Methods

There are multiple ways to upload your videos to Cap Web:

Instant Mode

Automatic upload immediately after recording

Studio Mode Export

Upload edited videos from the desktop editor

Manual Upload

Upload from recordings list or web dashboard

Reupload

Update an existing video with new version

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Automatic Upload (Instant Mode)

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How It Works

  1. Record using Instant Mode
  2. Stop the recording
  3. Video is automatically rendered and uploaded
  4. Shareable link is copied to clipboard
  5. Browser opens with your video (if enabled)
Instant Mode automatically applies optimized export settings for fast sharing.

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Upload Progress

During upload, you’ll see:
  • Rendering progress: Frame count and percentage
  • Upload progress: Upload percentage and speed
  • Completion: Link copied notification

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Auto-Delete After Upload

Enable in Settings → Recording → Delete instant recordings after upload:
  • Saves local storage space
  • Keeps only cloud copy
  • Local file removed after successful upload
If upload fails, the local file is preserved regardless of this setting.

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Manual Upload from Editor

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Uploading from Studio Mode

  1. Edit your recording in the desktop editor
  2. Click the Share button in the header
  3. Video is rendered with your chosen settings
  4. Upload begins automatically
  5. Link is copied when complete
1

Render

Video is rendered with your export settings (resolution, compression, etc.)
2

Upload

Rendered file is uploaded to Cap servers
3

Process

Server processes video for streaming (if needed)
4

Ready

Shareable link is generated and copied

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Upload Progress Dialog

The upload dialog shows:
Progress Stages
1. Preparing to render... (0%)
2. Rendering video (X/Y frames)
3. Uploading - Z%
4. Link copied to clipboard!
Rendering progress depends on video length and export quality. Higher resolutions take longer.

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Reuploading Videos

Update an existing shared video:
  1. Open the recording in the editor
  2. Make your changes
  3. Click the reupload icon (circular arrow)
  4. Confirm reupload
  5. Same shareable link is updated
Reuploading preserves your original share link, comments, and analytics. Viewers automatically see the new version.

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When to Reupload

  • Fix mistakes or typos in video
  • Update content with new information
  • Improve video quality or effects
  • Add or remove sections

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Upload Requirements

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Account Requirements

Free Plan
  • Upload videos up to 5 minutes
  • Unlimited uploads
  • Public sharing links
Cap Pro
  • Upload videos of any length
  • Private videos with password protection
  • Custom domains
  • Priority processing

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File Requirements

  • Format: MP4 (automatically handled)
  • Codec: H.264 video, AAC audio
  • Size: No hard limit (limited by plan)
  • Duration: Up to 5 minutes (Free) or unlimited (Pro)

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Upload from Dashboard

Upload videos through the web dashboard:
  1. Go to cap.so/dashboard
  2. Click Upload or drag and drop a video
  3. Video processes automatically
  4. Set title and privacy settings
  5. Share your link
Web uploads support MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM, WMV, M4V, and FLV formats.

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Processing Status

After upload, videos go through processing:
1

Uploading

File is transferred to Cap servers
2

Processing

Video is optimized for streaming
3

Transcoding

Multiple quality versions are created
4

Complete

Video is ready to share and watch

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Processing Time

Processing time depends on:
  • Video length
  • Resolution and quality
  • Server load
  • Your plan (Pro has priority)
Most videos under 10 minutes process in 1-3 minutes.

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Upload Failures

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Common Issues

  • Ensure you’re signed in
  • Check that your session hasn’t expired
  • Try signing out and back in
  • Check your internet connection
  • Try uploading a smaller file first
  • Disable VPN if active
  • Try again later if servers are busy
  • Video exceeds 5-minute limit on Free plan
  • Upgrade to Cap Pro for unlimited length
  • Or trim video to under 5 minutes
  • Ensure video is valid MP4
  • Try exporting again from editor
  • Check that file isn’t corrupted

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Retrying Uploads

If upload fails:
  1. Check error message for details
  2. Resolve any issues (auth, network, file)
  3. Click Share or Upload again
  4. Upload will resume from beginning
Cap does not currently support resume of partial uploads. The upload restarts if interrupted.

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Upload from Recordings List

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Desktop App

  1. Open the Recordings menu (video icon)
  2. Find your recording
  3. Click the upload icon
  4. Video is rendered and uploaded

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Reupload from Recordings

For already-shared videos:
  1. Find the recording in the list
  2. Click the reupload icon
  3. Existing share link is updated

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Upload Progress Tracking

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In Desktop App

  • Progress bar shows upload percentage
  • Frame rendering count (for Studio Mode)
  • Estimated time remaining
  • Cancellation not currently supported

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In Web Dashboard

  • Upload progress indicator
  • Processing status updates
  • Notification when complete

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After Upload

Once upload completes:
  1. Shareable link is copied to clipboard
  2. Browser opens with video (if enabled in settings)
  3. Video appears in your dashboard
  4. Notifications sent to you (if enabled)

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Accessing Your Video

Find uploaded videos:
  • Desktop: Recordings list shows upload status
  • Web: Dashboard at cap.so/dashboard
  • Direct link: Use copied shareable link

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Network Considerations

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Upload Speed

Upload time depends on:
  • Your internet upload speed
  • Video file size
  • Server location
  • Network congestion
For faster uploads, connect via ethernet instead of Wi-Fi when possible.

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Bandwidth Usage

Typical upload sizes:
  • 1080p, 5 minutes: ~200-500 MB
  • 1440p, 5 minutes: ~400-800 MB
  • 4K, 5 minutes: ~800-1500 MB
Lower compression quality increases file size.

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Privacy During Upload

  • Videos are uploaded over HTTPS (encrypted)
  • Only you can access until you share the link
  • Default videos are unlisted (link required to view)
  • Set videos to private with password (Pro)
Your videos are private by default. They’re only accessible to those with the share link.

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Next Steps

Sharing Videos

Learn how to share your uploaded videos

Video Analytics

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