Flat / RealMedia hosting
RealMedia hosting: share RM and RMVB video files
Host a finished RealMedia file from your browser or the CLI. Give recipients a direct download for a compatible player or media conversion tool.
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Drop your RealMedia files here
or choose them from your device.
Select RealMedia filesWhat people see at your RealMedia link
Original-file hosting. No built-in video player for this container.
The sample RM opens in Flat's download view. There is no built-in RealVideo decoder or RealPlayer integration.
RMVB commonly identifies variable-bitrate RealMedia video. Both RM and RMVB need software that understands their actual video and audio codecs.
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.rm serves the original file. Opening that URL does not convert its container or codecs.
How to upload RealMedia files and get a link
Prepare your files
Check that you have the actual media file, not a shortcut, playlist, or link to a remote stream. Open it in a compatible tool and verify its duration and audio.
For current-browser review, prepare a separate viewing export. Keep the RealMedia source if a recipient needs to inspect or preserve the original encoding.
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.rmReplace 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 published file and play it in the intended application. Confirm it is self-contained and does not depend on an unavailable remote server.
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 RealMedia hosting
Legacy media transfers
Share a RealMedia file from an existing collection with someone who can play or process it.
Conversion source delivery
Give a media specialist the original RM or RMVB file. Keep any new viewing version separately named.
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.
RealMedia 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.
Does Flat turn RMVB into MP4?
No. Use a compatible conversion tool before publishing a new viewing copy. Flat serves the uploaded original.
Can I publish a RealMedia stream URL instead of a file?
This workflow uploads files from your device or CLI. Flat does not capture or relay a remote RealMedia stream.
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 RealMedia files.
Upload your finished files, check the published result, and copy the URL.
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