Publishing Audio and Video Files

There are several ways to publish audio and video files on the Internet. The best choice for you depends on the type of content you are working with. Let our wizard find the right method for you, or read more about each of the options below.

Publishing Audio Files:

• Media Download
  With a media download, you simply save your audio file in a web folder and create a link to direct your audience to it. Media downloads are easy to create and your best option for single audio files.
  
  
• Audio Podcast
  An audio podcast is a series of audio files that are regularly published for your audience. Your audience can listen to a single audio file, or subscribe to the podcast so that new audio files are automatically downloaded to their computer as they are released.

Publishing Video Files:

• Video Stream
  Video streams allow your viewers to watch video over the Internet without first downloading the file to their personal computers. The video is continuously displayed to your viewers while being delivered from the UWF server. Video streams are your best option for single video files.
  
  
• Media Download
  With a media download, you simply save your video in a web folder and create a link to direct your audience to it. Media downloads are slightly easier to create than video streams, but will not provide the same level of performance for your viewers.
  
  
• Video Podcast
  A video podcast is a series of video files that are regularly published for your audience. Your listeners can watch to a single video, or subscribe to the podcast so that new videos are automatically downloaded to their computer as they are released.

Guidelines for Creating Media Files:

• Audio Guidelines
  UWF recommended audio settings and file types for optimum performance and compatibility.
  
  
• Video Guidelines
  UWF recommended video settings and file types for optimum performance and compatibility.