Flat / MPEG Program Stream hosting
MPEG hosting: upload MPG video and share original files
Publish MPEG Program Stream files from your browser or the CLI. Share an existing MPG export or disc-era recording as an original download.
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Drop your MPEG Program Stream files here
or choose them from your device.
Select MPEG Program Stream filesWhat people see at your MPEG Program Stream link
Original-file hosting. No built-in video player for this container.
The sample MPG uses MPEG-2 video and MP2 audio. Flat shows its download view rather than a video player.
Program streams commonly use .mpg, .mpeg, .mpe, .m2p, or .ps. These names do not make the file an MP4, and some extensions have unrelated uses.
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.mpg serves the original file. Opening that URL does not convert its container or codecs.
How to upload MPEG Program Stream files and get a link
Prepare your files
Check whether the export is a complete program stream rather than an elementary video stream or a segment from a larger package. Play it locally with its audio before publishing.
For a transport-stream recording, use the MPEG-TS guide. For browser review, prepare a separate delivery export. Flat does not join segments or convert either stream type.
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.mpgReplace 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 MPG and check duration, sound, and seeking in the receiving application. Keep the original filename and any related files clear.
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 MPEG Program Stream hosting
Older video exports
Deliver an MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 program stream from an existing editing or recording workflow without changing the source file.
Disc-era clip transfers
Share a standalone clip for an editor or conversion tool. A single stream is not a complete disc image or disc menu.
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.
MPEG Program Stream 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 MPEG the same as MP4?
No. MPEG names a standards family. This page covers program-stream files commonly named MPG or MPEG. MP4 is a different container.
Can I upload only the video elementary stream?
You can host it as an original file, but it may have no audio or container timing information. Prepare the complete file your recipient needs; Flat does not mux separate streams together.
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 MPEG Program Stream files.
Upload your finished files, check the published result, and copy the URL.
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