Video Upload
Free video transcoding and IPFS hosting for all Skatehive members. Upload your clips, we handle the rest.
🎬 How It Works
- Upload your video
- Our servers transcode it to web-optimized format
- Video is stored permanently on IPFS
- You get an IPFS URL to use in your post
Completely free. No file size limits. Permanent storage.
📊 Real-Time Progress
Watch your upload in real-time:
- 🔄 Receiving (5%) - Server receiving your file
- 🎬 Transcoding (10-80%) - Converting to web format
- ☁️ Uploading (80-100%) - Storing on IPFS
- ✅ Complete (100%) - Done!
Skateboard progress bar 🛹 moves as your video processes.
Auto-close: Terminal closes after 10 seconds on success. Click "Keep Open" to cancel.
📤 Upload Methods
Web App
- Open post composer
- Click video upload button
- Select file
- Wait for processing
- URL inserted automatically
Mobile App
- Record or select video
- Tap upload
- Processing happens in background
- Post when ready
Direct Upload
Use the API endpoint:
curl -X POST https://oracle-api.skatehive.app/upload \
-F "file=@your-video.mp4" \
-F "username=yourname"
Response includes IPFS URL.
🎥 Supported Formats
Input: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM
Output: Web-optimized MP4 (H.264)
Max file size: None (but large files take longer)
Recommended: Under 500MB for faster processing
🛠️ Advanced Options
API Response
{
"ipfs_url": "https://ipfs.skatehive.app/ipfs/Qm...",
"thumbnail": "https://ipfs.skatehive.app/ipfs/Qm...",
"duration": 15.5,
"size": 12458965
}
Thumbnail Generation
Thumbnails auto-generated at 50% mark. Use in post previews.
Multiple Servers
Skatehive runs redundant servers with automatic failover. If one is down, another handles your upload seamlessly.
❓ FAQ
How long does transcoding take?
Usually 1-3 minutes for typical skate clips (30sec-2min).
Can I upload multiple videos?
Yes! Upload as many as you want in parallel.
What if upload fails?
Server automatically retries. Check your internet connection if it keeps failing.
Can I delete videos?
IPFS is permanent storage. Content stays forever (that's the point!).
Does it work on mobile data?
Yes, but WiFi recommended for large files.
Need help? Discord #help