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EVO hosting: share Enhanced VOB video files
Publish Enhanced VOB files from your browser or the CLI. Share original EVO downloads for a compatible media tool or a legacy HD DVD handoff.
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Drop your EVO files here
or choose them from your device.
Select EVO filesWhat people see at your EVO link
Original-file hosting. No built-in video player for this container.
Flat does not provide an EVO video player. The screenshot shows the public FFmpeg Subtitle-sample.evo file in Flat's download view, with actions to open or download the original.
Enhanced VOB belongs to HD DVD workflows. A single EVO file does not include every navigation or metadata file needed to reproduce a disc.
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 /Subtitle-sample.evo serves the original file. Opening that URL does not convert its container or codecs.
How to upload EVO files and get a link
Prepare your files
Check the EVO and any required companion files in a compatible application. Keep the original names and folder structure when transferring a package.
Use a separate viewing export for modern browsers. Flat does not decode HD DVD packages, reconstruct titles, or convert EVO streams. Large originals need a plan that permits their size.
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 ./Subtitle-sample.evoReplace 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 EVO and check it with the receiving tool. For a package handoff, confirm the required companion files and paths before sharing.
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 EVO hosting
Legacy format investigation
Share an EVO sample with a media specialist who needs the original container to inspect its streams.
HD DVD file handoffs
Transfer existing video objects and related metadata for a compatible desktop workflow. Flat does not recreate disc playback.
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.
EVO 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.
Is EVO the same as a DVD VOB?
No. Enhanced VOB is associated with HD DVD and extends the older video-object format. Do not assume a tool that reads DVD VOB will support every EVO stream.
Can EVO files use the video player?
No. EVO is not a recognized video-player extension in Flat. Share the original download for a compatible desktop application.
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 EVO files.
Upload your finished files, check the published result, and copy the URL.
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