Flat / VOB hosting
VOB hosting: upload DVD video files and share a link
Publish VOB files from your browser or the CLI. Share original DVD video objects for a compatible player or editing workflow.
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Drop your VOB files here
or choose them from your device.
Select VOB filesWhat people see at your VOB link
Original-file hosting. No built-in video player for this container.
The sample VOB opens in Flat's download view. Flat does not present a DVD menu or play a sequence of video objects automatically.
A VOB can contain video, audio, and subtitle streams. A complete DVD structure can also require IFO, BUP, and other VOB files.
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.vob serves the original file. Opening that URL does not convert its container or codecs.
How to upload VOB files and get a link
Prepare your files
Check whether the recipient needs one standalone clip or the full DVD folder structure. Use the CLI to publish a folder when its filenames and relative paths matter.
Keep the original objects for a technical handoff. For browser viewing, export a separate self-contained clip in a compatible format. Flat does not join title segments or recreate disc navigation.
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.vobReplace 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 VOB into the intended tool. For a folder handoff, verify the required companion files and check titles, audio, and subtitles there.
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 VOB hosting
DVD project handoffs
Deliver video objects and their related files to someone working with the disc structure. Preserve paths with a CLI folder upload.
Standalone clip sources
Share an individual VOB for inspection or conversion. Include context when it is only one part of a longer title.
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.
VOB 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 a VOB link reproduce a DVD menu?
No. File hosting does not reproduce DVD navigation or automatically assemble a full title from several objects.
Does Flat decrypt protected DVD files?
No. Uploading preserves the original bytes and does not remove protection or add a decoder.
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 VOB files.
Upload your finished files, check the published result, and copy the URL.
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