How do I upload a video to Flip?
Users are able to import or upload videos into Flip that you created outside of Flip. This can be helpful if you want to use a video camera outside of Flip, use video editing software, or combine multiple video clips into one video. This guide will explain the upload process for the web application and the mobile app.
Instructions
Web application
Open Flip.
If you have lead capabilities: Go to admin.flip.com.
If you only have member capabilities: Go to my.flip.com.
Choose whether you want to post the video to a topic or post it to your profile.
To post to a topic: Select the group > the topic where you want to post your video. Then, click Add response.
To post to your profile: In the top right, click the Camera.
At the bottom, click Options or Upload.
Upload your file by drag/drop OR click inside the Upload Video box to choose a file.
Review the video clip and make edits if necessary.
Click Next when you are ready to upload.
On the Post Video screen, post or save your video.
Mobile App
Open the Flip app.
Choose whether you want to post the video to a topic or post it to your profile.
To post to a topic: Select the group > the topic where you want to post your video. Then, click Add response.
To post to your profile: At the bottom, click the Camera.
At the bottom, tap Options or Upload.
Upload your video by tapping it in your phone’s video library and selecting Confirm.
Review the video clip and make edits if necessary.
Tap Confirm when you are ready to upload.
On the Post Video screen, post or save your video.
Video upload details
Flip currently supports MP4, MOV, and WEBM video formats.
The maximum size of an import for an imported file is 500 mb.
Chromebooks do not support MOV files.
To avoid issues when you import a video, make sure your web browser or Flip app is up to date.
If you have issues, try to convert your video with a free video converter, such as https://convert-video-online.com/ .