To ensure optimal streaming quality, MediaStore recommends the following video and audio specifications when uploading content.
These specifications will allow the platform to generate high-quality screening proxies while retaining your original files.
Video:
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Codec: H.264 (AVC, MPEG-4 Layer 10); H.265 (HEVC) supported for 4K workflows
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Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (HD) or 3840 × 2160 (4K)
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Framerate: 24p / 25p / 30p (depending on source format: NTSC or PAL)
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Bitrate:
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HD: 5–15 Mbit/s (use the higher end for optimal quality)
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4K: 10–30 Mbit/s (use the higher end for optimal quality)
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Encoding: 2-pass encoding recommended
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Container format: MP4 preferred
Audio:
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Codec: AAC
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Bitrate: 256 kbit/s
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Sample rate: 48 kHz
Additional Notes:
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MediaStore accepts most video and audio formats, but optimal quality streaming is achieved by following these specifications.
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Uploaded files are retained and downloadable in their original quality, while the platform generates a screening-quality proxy for online playback.
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Files with lower specifications will still play but may appear compressed; files with higher specifications will be downscaled for streaming.