Guides
Practical answers, upload limits, and step-by-step guides for sharing videos, images, and documents without hassle.
Upload an MP4 and Share a Web Viewing Link
Upload your MP4 to Video2URL, wait for verification to finish, and copy the generated /v/{slug} viewing link. Recipients can open and view the video in their web browser, provided their browser and system support the file's codecs.
Share Videos Online as a Guest Without Registration
You can upload videos directly to Video2URL as a guest without creating an account. The platform verifies your upload, stores the original file, and generates an unlisted viewing-page link that anyone with the URL can access.
Sharing Multiple Images with Individual Links
Video2URL does not generate combined multi-image albums or gallery links. Each image you upload creates its own individual shareable link, allowing recipients to view each image file directly on its dedicated viewing page.
Upload a Local PDF to an In-Browser Viewing Link
Upload your PDF to Video2URL to receive a /v/{slug} viewing link. Depending on the recipient's browser and device support, the page displays the document inline or offers a download fallback, allowing recipients to inspect pages without manual file transfers.
Protect Client Video Drafts with Passwords and Expiry Dates
Log into your Video2URL account to upload your video draft with an 8–128 character password. With a premium plan, set a custom access expiration date to ensure the viewing link deactivates automatically after your deadline.
Automating File Sharing with the Video2URL MCP Server
Video2URL provides a remote Model Context Protocol server at https://video2url.com/api/mcp for developers with eligible plans. Your local AI client reads the file, requests upload credentials, pushes the bytes, and returns a verified share link.
Uploading MP4 Videos Under Free and Guest Quotas
You can upload an MP4 for free on Video2URL as a guest without registering. However, all free uploads are strictly subject to quota limits, meaning the platform does not offer unlimited large file storage.
Guest Image Uploads, Viewing Pages, and Direct Links
You can upload an image without signing up to get a /v/{slug} viewing link. An active share can also serve original bytes via /api/shares/{slug}/direct, though direct URLs are not guaranteed permanent CDN assets.
Share a PDF for In-Browser Reading Without an Account
Upload your PDF directly to Video2URL as a guest to generate an unlisted /v/{slug} viewing link. Recipients can open the link in a browser to inspect the document inline or download it, depending on browser support, without needing an account.
Delivering Mobile-Ready Video Previews to Clients
Upload your video to Video2URL and send the generated /v/{slug} viewing link. Your client can open the link in their mobile browser to watch the preview immediately, provided the file uses mobile-compatible codecs.
Adding Passwords and Scheduling Link Expiry
With a signed-in Video2URL account, you can protect uploads with an 8–128 character password. Premium members can also choose a calendar date, such as next week, when link access will terminate automatically.
Uploading Files and Generating Share Links via API
Video2URL provides a developer REST API for applications to upload videos, images, or PDFs. Eligible developers authenticate with scoped Bearer keys, perform direct HTTP PUT uploads, and programmatically generate shareable viewing URLs.