Flat / AVI hosting
AVI hosting: share original capture and video files
Publish AVI captures and existing video exports from your browser or the CLI. Share the original file with someone who has a compatible playback or editing tool.
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Drop your AVI files here
or choose them from your device.
Select AVI filesWhat people see at your AVI link
Original-file hosting. No built-in video player for this container.
AVI opens in Flat's file download view. The screenshot shows a generated AVI with MPEG-4 Part 2 video and MP3 audio, not a browser playback preview.
AVI files may use Motion JPEG, DV, DivX, Xvid, or other codecs. Recipients still need a decoder for the actual streams after downloading.
Public links open without a Flat account. Several files open in the explorer, where readers can choose a file. Original downloads remain available.
The exact path /motion.avi serves the original file. Opening that URL does not convert its container or codecs.
How to upload AVI files and get a link
Prepare your files
Open the AVI in your capture or editing software and check its duration, sound, and index. An uncompressed capture can be large; check upload and storage allowances.
Keep the AVI when an existing workflow needs it. Export a separate browser-compatible viewing copy if reviewers only need to watch. Renaming an AVI to MP4 does not convert it.
Publish from your browser or terminal
In your browserGo to uploaderDrop, publish, copy the link.
Select your finished files in the uploader above. Enter your email if signed out, then choose "Publish videos".
Selected files need unique names and publish at the top level. The browser uploader does not accept folders or extract ZIPs. Use the CLI when relative paths matter.
TerminalNode.js 20+One command. Files or folders.
npx -y @getflat/cli deploy ./motion.aviReplace the example path with your file, or pass a folder path to preserve its structure. The CLI prints the published URL.
Check the published result
Download the AVI and check seeking and audio sync in a compatible player. Include any separate audio or notes required for the handoff.
Signed-out uploads expire after 1 hour by default. Sign in before expiry to keep them online, or sign in before publishing for no default expiry.
When to use AVI hosting
Capture handoffs
Send an AVI captured from older hardware or software to an editor. Preserve the export instead of changing its codec during delivery.
Legacy project assets
Share a video file that an existing project expects in AVI form. Recipients download it into their own workflow.
Keep a version, or keep an address.
Share this version
Every upload gets its own link. Publishing revised files creates a new link and leaves the earlier version unchanged. Use the version link when someone needs to review a specific upload.
Update files at one address
Use a named onflat.page address or your own domain. Sign in, then publish with the CLI using --domain. Publish revised files with the same domain to point that address to the new upload.
Named addresses are included on Free. Adding your own domain requires a paid plan. The browser uploader does not set up or repoint these addresses.
AVI hosting questions
Is hosting free, and what are the limits?
Yes. Signed-in Free includes 5 MiB per upload, 1 GiB of storage, and 5 GiB of monthly transfer, with no default expiry. The per-upload limit covers all files in that upload. Paid plans raise these limits.
Do readers need a Flat account?
No. Public links open without a Flat account. Anyone with the link can open the uploaded files. Password-protected links also require the visitor password.
Can I password-protect my upload?
Yes. Password protection is available on every plan. Add --password YOUR_PASSWORD to your CLI deploy command. It protects access to the upload and its files, but does not prevent someone with access from saving a copy. The browser uploader creates public uploads.
Can I replace files without changing the link?
A version link always refers to its original upload. For same-address updates, use a named address or your own domain. Publish revised files with the same --domain value in the CLI to point that address to the new upload.
What happens when an upload expires?
Flat stops serving it. An expired upload cannot be recovered. Signed-out uploads expire after 1 hour by default. For browser uploads, use the sign-in link shown after publishing. For CLI uploads, run npx -y @getflat/cli login. Complete sign-in before expiry to keep the upload online. If you chose a shorter expiry in the CLI, that deadline stays in place.
Can Flat play DivX or Xvid AVI files?
Flat does not provide an AVI player. DivX and Xvid describe MPEG-4 Part 2 implementations, not a guarantee of browser support. Download the original for a compatible application.
Will Flat repair an incomplete AVI?
No. Hosting preserves the file, including any missing index or damaged content. Repair or re-export it with your own tool before sharing.
How large can a video upload be?
Upload allowances depend on your plan and cover all files in the upload. Compare current plan limits. A larger upload allowance does not add codecs, container support, or transcoding. Original files remain downloadable when a preview is unavailable.
Can I embed this file on my website?
You can link to the original download. An HTML video element does not add a decoder for this container. Export a browser-compatible viewing copy with your own tool if you need embedded playback. Flat does not convert the original.
Another video format?
Find the guide for your video file.
Share your AVI files.
Upload your finished files, check the published result, and copy the URL.
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