Flat / Ogg video hosting
OGV hosting: upload Ogg video and share a link
Upload finished OGV files from your browser or the CLI. Share a video link for compatible browsers and keep the original Ogg video available to download.
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Drop your Ogg video files here
or choose them from your device.
Select Ogg video filesWhat people see at your Ogg video link
Browser player for compatible video and audio codecs.
The captured OGV sample contains VP8 video without an audio track. Other Ogg video files commonly contain Theora. Check the actual codec in your target browser.
Flat routes .ogv to the video player, .ogg to the audio player, and .ogm to a download view. OGM is an unofficial Ogg-based variant, not an interchangeable extension for every Ogg file.
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.ogv serves the original file. Opening that URL does not convert its container or codecs.
How to upload Ogg video files and get a link
Prepare your files
Export a complete Ogg video file with the OGV extension and check its codecs. A file extension selects Flat's adapter but does not add decoder support to a browser.
Check current browser support for the export you have, especially older Theora files. Provide a separate viewing copy if needed. For Ogg audio, use the audio guide.
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.ogvReplace 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
Play the OGV on your audience's browsers. Confirm whether it contains an audio track and check seeking. Keep a downloadable original when a browser cannot decode it.
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 Ogg video hosting
Existing Ogg video delivery
Publish a finished OGV from an existing media workflow. Recipients can download the original if their browser cannot play its codecs.
Web compatibility checks
Share a short Ogg video export for checks on target browsers. Keep any alternative encodes as separately named files.
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.
Ogg video 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.
Why does an OGG video show audio controls?
Flat uses the OGG extension for its audio adapter. Export video with the appropriate OGV extension and check browser support. Renaming unrelated bytes does not create a valid Ogg video file.
Is Theora guaranteed to play in current browsers?
No. Codec support changes across browser versions and platforms. Check your actual file and provide another viewing export when needed.
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?
Use the exact file URL with your own HTML video player:
<video controls playsinline src="https://YOUR-ADDRESS.onflat.page/motion.ogv"></video>The browser must support the container and codecs. Flat's generated viewer cannot be embedded in an iframe.
Another video format?
Find the guide for your video file.
Share your Ogg video files.
Upload your finished files, check the published result, and copy the URL.
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