Send large videos by email without compression or downloads
Instead of attaching a large file or manually compressing it, upload the video to a private streaming archive and invite viewers by email so they can stream it. This lets recipients watch without downloading the original file and keeps the recording private and controllable. It’s useful for family videos, training recordings, or any high-resolution file that won’t fit in an email attachment.
What to know
- Upload once and invite people by email so they can stream instead of receiving large attachments.
- Streaming preserves original quality—no manual compression or reduced copies are required.
- Recipients don’t need to download the full file before watching.
- You can organize related recordings into Collections and share the whole set.
- Access is private by default and can be revoked when needed.
- Invited viewers can watch on the web or on Roku TV using the app.
How it works
Upload your high-resolution video to a private archive, add viewers’ email addresses, and give those people access. They receive an invite and can stream the recording in a browser or supported TV app instead of receiving a large attachment.
When to use streaming instead of email attachments
Choose streaming when a file is too large for Gmail/Outlook, you don’t want to reduce quality, multiple people must watch the same recording, recipients have limited device storage, or you may need to revoke access later.
Viewing options and privacy controls
Invited viewers can watch online or through a Roku app. Videos are private by default, shared only with invited people, and access can be controlled or revoked. There’s no public feed, comments, or advertising around private recordings.
Frequently asked questions
Do recipients need to download the video file to watch?
No. Invited viewers can stream the video without downloading the original file.
Will the video be compressed when I share it?
Sharing via a private streaming archive avoids manual compression, so you do not need to create reduced-quality copies to send by email.
Can I invite multiple people or share several recordings at once?
Yes. You can invite multiple viewers by email and share individual recordings or an entire Collection of related videos.
Can I remove access after I’ve shared a video?
Yes. Access is controllable and can be revoked for invited viewers if you need to stop someone from watching.